Just to answer a question I was asking myself, with info I got on the GFI website : Yes, this includes everything that was in the Specular Tempus, so aside from being a physically larger and somewhat more expensive pedal, this is a true successor and upgrade over the ST. Makes me glad I held off on buying a used ST so far.
I've gotten used to using both engines together on the Ventris pedal, such as a reverse reverb swell into a perfectly timed echo, with normal reverb afterwards (the echo algorithm also has a normal reverb section, using the top left and bottom right knobs on Ventris to shape it). I really liked the reverbs on Specular Tempus, so this new pedal (Solis Ventus? I'll have to check the spelling🤣) seems like a great switchup. Was thinking about Mercury X too. Tough choice.
It doesn't include everything currently (Jan 1 2025) - it's missing a number of algo's - GFI said they will be adding them in the future.. Two specifically that I enjoy and are not yet included are Swell and Infinity.
I am genuinely impressed by the way you approached writing this segment. Instead of just playing through presets, you demonstrated how this can be used in conjunction with other equipment to solve problems in creative ways. You're also the first person to show how to win with the effects loop on the Plus pedal. FWIW I do something similar with the Empress Echo System, which has a similarly flexible dual-engine routing system.
No one talks about your harp and the fact that you use it in a way that is brilliant. Yes you showcase pedals but you showcase the possibilities with the harp. This video solidified a purchase from me. The fact that you like it’s first iteration so much and now this one does whatbit does it’s a no brainer. I was thinking a h90 or a Strymon big sky mc 2:34 but this gfi Dec surprise has got me completely happy and floored
Came here for the pedal review, left with a great musical inspiration and experience. Amazing tones and different explorations of the same tool are always so great. Thanks for that!
Those down pitched bass sounds are amazing. A fave trick when you have a daw or looper pedal handy: record a reverse reverb on its own then back it up before the actual note-gives every note a sweet swell that builds up to the actual note. So much great alchemy here.
Regarding the delay time: I just found something on the algo manual after looking for a while... "Maximum delay time is 2200 ms, just like the other delay algorithms in Solis Ventus. Normally this maximum delay time can be extended (up to 4400 ms) by applying certain subdivision settings, however in Reverse delay 2200ms is the absolute maximum."
Thanks so much for showing the use of CV! I’ve been looking for examples. Can you assign the CV to adjust not just the effect overall but parameters of the effect?
yes! each algorithm has different parameters available that you can control with CV, so i don't think I can list them here but its more than just the mix!
im not big on menu diving either - devices that do a similar amount of stuff are far worse than this tho. its not bad once you spend like an afternoon with it but still yeah a little menu divey. Can't avoid it when you have something that does this much stuff
Nice : ) It's funny that when I see pedals that excite me, I immediately think -- well, this probably costs ~$xxx.xx .. and I've been extremely accurate with my estimates. (within +- 10$ on some 20 pedals so far)
Just to answer a question I was asking myself, with info I got on the GFI website : Yes, this includes everything that was in the Specular Tempus, so aside from being a physically larger and somewhat more expensive pedal, this is a true successor and upgrade over the ST. Makes me glad I held off on buying a used ST so far.
I think the dual engine ability is the biggest difference eh? Cool pedal, love the idea!
I've gotten used to using both engines together on the Ventris pedal, such as a reverse reverb swell into a perfectly timed echo, with normal reverb afterwards (the echo algorithm also has a normal reverb section, using the top left and bottom right knobs on Ventris to shape it). I really liked the reverbs on Specular Tempus, so this new pedal (Solis Ventus? I'll have to check the spelling🤣) seems like a great switchup. Was thinking about Mercury X too. Tough choice.
It doesn't include everything currently (Jan 1 2025) - it's missing a number of algo's - GFI said they will be adding them in the future.. Two specifically that I enjoy and are not yet included are Swell and Infinity.
Hey Russ and Emily Hopkins! My marble room is where I lost all my marbles! Ride ride ride!
Ride ride ride!
Man, i have just been thinging about a room full of marbles for 10 minutes now.
But did you ever stop to wonder why marbles aren't made of marble? 🤔
I am genuinely impressed by the way you approached writing this segment. Instead of just playing through presets, you demonstrated how this can be used in conjunction with other equipment to solve problems in creative ways. You're also the first person to show how to win with the effects loop on the Plus pedal. FWIW I do something similar with the Empress Echo System, which has a similarly flexible dual-engine routing system.
Thank you so much!
No one talks about your harp and the fact that you use it in a way that is brilliant. Yes you showcase pedals but you showcase the possibilities with the harp. This video solidified a purchase from me. The fact that you like it’s first iteration so much and now this one does whatbit does it’s a no brainer. I was thinking a h90 or a Strymon big sky mc 2:34 but this gfi Dec surprise has got me completely happy and floored
Came here for the pedal review, left with a great musical inspiration and experience. Amazing tones and different explorations of the same tool are always so great. Thanks for that!
thanks so much for being here and for watching!
That sucker is making about 2000 horsepower with both of those engines!
Actually aiming for F1 livery HPs but I gotta be happy with this one 😂⚡
I love my Specular Tempus, this sounds really good! The reverse algorithm is really nice withe the harp. I have to get one.
I love my Specular Tempus. This looks and sounds great as expected!
Best sounding demo on YT! 👊🏻❤️
Beautiful, reverb sounds very detailed…
Those down pitched bass sounds are amazing.
A fave trick when you have a daw or looper pedal handy: record a reverse reverb on its own then back it up before the actual note-gives every note a sweet swell that builds up to the actual note.
So much great alchemy here.
Wow, just wow.
awesome demo of this pedal
Sounds very pretty
Sounds lovely.
That sounds so nice.
Insane.
Tell us more about this marble room.
Regarding the delay time: I just found something on the algo manual after looking for a while... "Maximum delay time is 2200 ms, just like the other delay algorithms in Solis Ventus. Normally this maximum delay time can be extended (up to 4400 ms) by applying certain subdivision settings, however in Reverse delay 2200ms is the absolute maximum."
Sounds amazing
buying this 100%, it'll replace my delay and reverb pedals.
I would love to hear your opinion of this vs the Mercury X.
Thanks so much for showing the use of CV! I’ve been looking for examples. Can you assign the CV to adjust not just the effect overall but parameters of the effect?
yes! each algorithm has different parameters available that you can control with CV, so i don't think I can list them here but its more than just the mix!
Swanky! Avalanche Run will always have my heart for reverse delay but that's a pretty dang good sounding reverse delay/reverb...
Aaaand then several minutes later you're doing exactly the thing I was wondering about. NOICE
Did i just see a slice of reverb pizza on your head?! 😁🍕🐀
Is that pedal 2 stroke or 4 stroke?
Neither, it's an electric! Good one😂
Emily- what do the red strings on your harp designate?
those two sad power outlets made me snoooort...
Sounds great, however - BOO, HISS menu diving! 😎🎸
im not big on menu diving either - devices that do a similar amount of stuff are far worse than this tho. its not bad once you spend like an afternoon with it but still yeah a little menu divey. Can't avoid it when you have something that does this much stuff
Your like a mad scientist with these pedals! Love the content as always! Keep playing beautiful music!
Why are you forcing me to buy this pedal!! 😅🤪🤣
I'm not the only one who thought that said "septum", right?
Stuff !
Please, if you have not done it yet, do a shirt with 2 cans on it
Is it heresy if I prefer the Spatium and Infinity algorithms in my Specular Tempus over the Blackhole of the H9 for some applications?
I sold my h9 when I got the tempus 4 years ago and never looked back
@ I like both very much. The H9 can do so much. It’s just that I use the Specular Tempus mainly as my reverb now. The H9 is in use constantly still.
Get this or the H90 ?
Ah yes none of them... because i'm broke
Source audio Collider would be cheaper then and it is also dual engine :D
Ah this is so phaty phat phat ! Ah that price tho
I am here for the pretty sounds, I don't understand 80% said here.
It sounds great but looks pricey and a bit of a challenge, but Em & Russ always find a way to make it work 🤘🎸🤠
FIRST! SUCK IT!
Dude just send me like ONE pedal, you've got a zizquillion of 'em, wtf. Lemme play with it for a while then I'll give it to another Harperson.
pricey AF
One million dollars…
Nice : )
It's funny that when I see pedals that excite me, I immediately think -- well, this probably costs ~$xxx.xx .. and I've been extremely accurate with my estimates.
(within +- 10$ on some 20 pedals so far)