The Only Modulation Pedal You'll Ever Need? | Walrus Audio M1 | Gear Corner
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It's going to be hard to top this modulation pedal for anyone... It's very close to being the only modulation pedal you'll ever want. There's literally just one thing missing. Find out what in the video.
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Timestamps:
Introduction
0:21 INTRO SONG
1:35 The basics of the M1
2:16 PLAYING | The rig + M1 Tremolo tones
3:40 The programs / effect types
3:58 1. Chorus
4:14 PLAYING | Chorus types
4:51 2. Phaser
5:08 PLAYING | Phaser types
5:56 3. Tremolo
6:25 PLAYING | Tremolo types
7:15 4. Vibrato
7:57 PLAYING | Vibrato types
9:01 5. Rotary
9:35 PLAYING | Rotary types
10:56 6. Filter
11:19 PLAYING | Filter types
12:34 Now comes the interesting part... the Tweak knob
13:20 PLAYING | Subtle Vibrato with fuzz
14:19 ...and the Tune knob
14:49 THe LO-FI feature of the M1
15:21 PLAYING | Phaser w/ triangle wave
15:43 What does the LO-FI even do?
16:44 My thoughts on the M1
18:12 My only critique...
Gear used in this video:
(the Bitly links are Thomann affiliate links)
-Fender Telecaster CS '53 reissue bit.ly/2KFVJld)
-Walrus Audio MAKO M1: bit.ly/3JCDPKi
-Killing Floor Axis Fuzz: killingflooreffects
-Kasleder Toxic Twins: bit.ly/2VJRDiO
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: bit.ly/2IxwoId
-REVV D20 head: bit.ly/2VlKXmO
-Universal Audio OX BOX bit.ly/2IyOeuj
-Two Notes Captor X: bit.ly/33FPfcW
-One Control Agamidae switcher: bit.ly/2YZgiib
-Cordial CRI series cables: bit.ly/2XiVLBR
-Evidence Audio patch cables: bit.ly/2Ixylo1
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP bit.ly/31FVawf
-Gibson Les Paul CS '58 reissue bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified "Junior"
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat"
-Honey Bee Double Trouble: bit.ly/33COaU3
-Kasleder Time Trap delay: bit.ly/3jQkha6
-UAFX Golden Reverb: bit.ly/3vS36JN
-Xotic Super Clean: bit.ly/36fsHka
-Coppersound Foxcatcher: coppersoundpedals.com
-Walrus Audio D1 Delay: bit.ly/2W4McqU
-Supro Tremolo
-REVV G2: bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-Walrus Audio Lillian phaser: bit.ly/3czfxB8
-Analogman King of Tone analogman.com
-Tate FX Raise the Dead Ge: tatefx.co.uk
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: bit.ly/2KFihDq
-NUX SOS Looper bit.ly/31TMxPx
The speech mic:
-SENNHEISER MKH 416: bit.ly/2w1EAMP
Audio Interface:
-Audient iD44: bit.ly/2Jo73zN
Check out the Thomann Music channel for some wicked guitar videos:
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I have never been so satisfied with a modulation pedal. So small, versatile, powerful, dynamic, and the stereo spread is inspirational in and of itself
wow, this is a really very detailed video about this pedal. The possibilities seem endless and the sound is terrific!
Best combination of concise description of effects and brief playing demos. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Chris! 🙌
Man you absolutely crushed all these walrus pedal demo/review videos. Well done brother
Hey buddy, nice to see you here! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! 🤩
@@KrisBarocsi always a pleasure. Really love your playing and videos
I ordered one today - best presentation - well done Sir! 👍😉
Awesome, thank you! You'll love this thing man, it's so good.
Absolut Hammer dieses Teil! Danke!
I got an M1 for Christmas and I'm loving the sounds I'm getting. It took a couple hours with the manual and either tweaking some presents and changing some completely, but I feel pretty comfortable with most of the settings now. It was also more of a fun process than tedious one. After hearing your demo, I might add the 3rd vibrato setting to my more intense vibrato preset. It sounded sick!
Enjoy this awesome pedal!
This stereo Trem is just awesome 😍
When I saved enough money for all the other pedals on the list I really tend to get one 💵😝
Awesome demo!
Thanks a lot!! 🙌
I've been obsessing over the 6 stage phaser on my Strymon Zelzah. Love how wide it gets. Was hoping the 3rd mode for the phaser was a 6 stage.
Nice presentation. The Vast Options in Tone and Effect, make this a Near Must Have. I'm the guy that will a Second Pedalboard (smaller) for All my Modulation, Delay and REVERB Pedals, such as Dawner Prince, BOONAR and PULSE - both on my List of MUST HAVE.. , amoung others... , THANKS!!
This pedal is a beast. Killer sounds!
Thanks a lot Luca!! It really is a beast.
In stead of a "strymon bridge" I See a Walrus Bridge coming on many bords: M1,D1,R1😉🤩
This sounds really good with a bright tele, need to hear it with dark humbucker too, only way to test the buffer and the computer and preamp
Almost every sound is dark, but you can adjust the tone pretty easily.
Daaaaamn man, that intro Jam is 🔥
Thanks so much dude, I really appreciate that!! 🙏
My cure for GAS is to go find those sounds in the gear I've already got and for the most part I can
but the small form factor here makes it a pretty viable only mod pedal on a small board.
A software editor would be the go.
Dig the part @14:00 - mood, stereo tone is deep!☮️
Amazing.
Man, you play beatyfully!
This is cool pedal
I always come back to trem. A nice, fat harmonic tremolo is so much better to me than other modulation effects which I might use here and there but not nearly as much.
I was interested in this pedal more for its lofi capabilities and envelope style interactivity. I just don't have a use for a lot of what's on tap here. If they did it with delay, short sample or even loop effects, I'd be interested, though admittedly there are some good offerings in that category already
Btw, respect for not allowing your pedalboard to grow. A handful of effects that play well together is just better
Phaser and Flanger are certainly my two favourite modulation effects. It’s a pity there is no flanger on the M1 :( However, I enjoyed your presentation of the pedal :)
I love your playing style man. Do you offer a guitar course?
My Strymon Flint and MXR Phase 95 meet all of my current needs, but this is definitely a great pedal.
Okay, Walrus is a really great outfit no doubt but "the ONLY Modulation pedal" I, myself, can probably really say I may "need" or can "go to" on a daily basis is my Boss 1000 GT Core: especially if it can do chains and/or branched chains of modulations without even straining its CPU power.
I was initially put off by the absence of a flanger, but I very rarely use it as an effect. Everything else in it pushed me to order one!
Same here. The lack of flanger is only a bummer, because then it would’ve been a „complete package“. But if I’m honest, I never really missed a flanger except for when sometimes playing those few EVH licks. 😅
@@KrisBarocsi I wonder why they left it out though? Maybe a later firmware update could bring in one flange effect
@@jjcroy7865 I can totally see that happening. I mean they just gave the D1 a tape delay, after like almost 2 years. 😅
@@KrisBarocsi I’m so excited for the Lo fi stuff. It sets the pedal in its own world. I was looking at the GFI Synesthesia but the easy of dial in on the M1 is unbeatable
No flanger is a deal breaker for me.
If they put just the Vibes in one pedal, it will be worth
Yeah, right? And the cool three rotary tones? How awesome do those sound? Too cool! And of course the hatmonic trem. 🤩🤩
@@KrisBarocsi my go to "modulation" that Im always returning to is basic amplitude tremolo. As I run my modulation in "channel bridge" (4 hole amp, bridgeing both channels) and channels has different EQ, it makes for very interesting modulation effects, as also the EQ changes with the trem. In this way, harmonic trem is bit "over the top". Im not much flange/phase guy, more if they are in "false chorus" settings, which seems to be there very good in both chorus and vibe settings. Yet to try proper Leslie simulation (instead of fakeing it with trem/chorus combination). But Im not much modulation guy and my analog lightbulb trem (wampler latitude) is just looovely. Dont know, this is very interesitng combination in small footprint (what on other hand is issue, as it not so "hand on" as Im used to).
Questions... What happens to the LO-FI settings when I change Programs? Do they remain or stop?
Kris
I have Father Christmas money !!
Guess what I’m going to buy 😂😂😂😂😂
👍
All the best Mr B ( and family)
Great demo! You make that pedal to sound fantastic. I would purchase it, but I like some modulation effects before overdrive and some after it. So a multi FX pedal isn’t a real option, I guess
a switcher or a midi switcher would solve that problem, as some models let you change the order of the pedals to your liking on any given patch
In an fx loop or before the preamp? I'm using amp drive so I'm thinking loop?
I love analog flanger effect, if it have 4 knobs (manual, depth, rate, reg.) i can make it sound like another effects (chorus, flanger, tremolo, freq stock, phase ...) but the lack of mix or volume knob its annoying, because every other modulation pedal have one but flangers dont (except for the polychrome and strymon orbit).
Sometimes flangers have too much volume, so i have to use ANOTHER PEDAL (clean boost or eq pedal) JUST TO HAVE A VOLUME KNOB!!!.
Watching this video makes me feel the same thing with my analog flangers WHY DOESN'T HAVE A VOLUME KNOB???
of course it should access that function via usb, but why do i need to connect it just to adjust that parameter...
Past FX Elastic Mattress has a blend knob and it is a game changer for me…check it out
@@bones11252 thx u 😄😄😄
hey Chris ! Angelo here, I just have one question! What is coming in the input of the pedal? do you have another stereo pedal before or what is this technique of having stereo guitar ?
You play awesome by the way !
Hey Angelo, it’s pretty simple. Guitar - wah, overdrive, etc. - then mono in the M1 - stereo out of the M1 - stereo delay or reverb if you want to - one cable goes in one amp, the other goes in another amp. That would be the signal chain. If you have ground buzz or phase problems, use an isolator before going into one of the two amps. That’s it. Cheers!
Yep and a p split by lehle is always good to have for such situations
hey Kris, what are you using to scroll the message in the background and is it midi controllable?
Hey, if you mean the „subscribe“ message box, that was a gift from my brother in law and it has a usb port for programming the message. No midi. Cheers!
That enclosure must be some quality tone metal eh Kris :P :D
Then I should immediately plug in my tonewoody guitar and warm up my tonefingers. 🤩😅
@@KrisBarocsi 😂 Well I did notice you were wearing your tone hoodie 😁
@@tharsgaard663 😂
If you want it all, including less real estate, get the Eventide H9 Max.
But does it have analog dry trough 🙂
Great video ! I pulled the trigger on one - I’m curious wether you’re putting before or after gain stage in your demos ?
I almost always put modulation after the overdrive in my videos to show the tones as „clean and pure“ as they can be. That’s how I had the M1 in this video. If I use modulation effects off camera I tend to decide for every situation what‘s better. Before or after drive. Cheers!
@@KrisBarocsi thanks !
That’s a though thing with this sort of pedals where you would want some effects (phaser / vibe) before the drive and others (chorus / trem) after. But it sounds great after drives on your video so I’ll try that :)
I think, at this price point for a modulation pedal, TC Plethora would be a better choice. And getting delay, verb, gate, comp extra so. Really nice pedal tho! These guys are doing a great job there! And you too Kris! Absolutely killing it with that tele!
I’m so done with price points and trying to get the most for “bang for your buck” It’s about quality, not quantity for me.
Personally it's about size. I can't fit a plethora on my board, but I could probably squeeze this on
What is the lead tone chain at the start ? It sounds nice
Thanks a lot! Tele - Killing Floor Axis Fuzz - Kasleder Toxic Twins - Revv Dynamis head - OX Box - then the Walrus M1 in stereo - Audient iD44 interface - Laptop
Noice! 😊👍
I ordered this pedal brand new off amazon and had trouble with it. It seemed to cut my guitar signal's output whenever it was engaged. I tried to toubleshoot it with no luck. Maybe something I was doing? It sounded nice but I had to return it.
It might have been a strange setting or an older firmware. I don’t have that issue at all. Btw Walrus has a really good customer service, if you have any questions with any of their pedals, just write them. They are glad to help. 👍
@@KrisBarocsi Thanks Kris! I just sent them a message. Hopefully we can get it squared away. Thanks for the reply and the videos as always!
So Walrus M1 or GFI Synesthesia?🤔
Compare to Strymon Mobuis , which one you prefer?
I played them side by side and thought the Mobius sounded better in almost all algorithms... usually by a pretty huge margin. Vibrato and lo-fi stuff being probably the only areas this pedal was superior. I was relieved to have returned this and have the credit back on my card.
It seems that every two months there is a 'only pedal you will ever need' hitting the shops.😁
I already have the only modulation pedal I’ll ever need. And the only amp(s) I’ll ever need. An HX Stomp 😂
Phaser > flanger in my opinion and also missing is Ring mod which I totally appreciate them leaving out.
Ring mod = No! That’s for the foley guys or something.
A touch of chorus on cleans, and a pinch of phaser on dirty leads just enough to add that special slidey widey something.
@@PooNinja Yeah man, honestly, I’m also not a big flanger guy. 😅 So that‘s fine for me. I’ll use the tremolos, phasers, vibratos and rotary tones a lot though. They all sound freakin‘ killer.
@@KrisBarocsi rotary mmm ooh that Doppler effect 🤘🏽in a WDW is delicious
Well they just released the polychrome flanger a few months ago and I think it’s selling well for them as an individual unit, so that was probably part of the decision to leave the flanger out. Not sure, but I will be ordering one of these bad boys! Thanks for the great demo!
@@wordofmouth7679 Yeah, could be. On the other hand, the Julianna stereo chorus isn’t an old pedal either. 😅🤷♂️ I’m thinking they simply went for a more unique selection of FXs. I for instance prefer having rotary, tremolo and vibrato so I’m gonna be fine without the flanger. Haha
Some of the phasing sounds great ,the only modulation pedal no!!!
Seems like a great pedal with no doubt some awesome and perhaps unique settings that I really like. However, I can't work out here if you can only use one effect at a time, which I'm thinking must be the case based on only using one effect per demo.
Seems to then really lose something here if you can't use two effects at once, as many guitar players would like to.
As I'm typing here now, I'm really thinking opportunity lost to be a killer pedal and they've simply missed the boat. Pity that.
Fine review.. Thanks. 👍😎
Hey, it can do one effect at a time, yes. That’s not unusual though, it’s the same for the Strymon Mobius and that costs significantly more than the M1. These are not multi effects in terms of „having multiple effects on at a time“. It’s like having 16 different modulation pedals built into one enclosure. That’s very impressive actually. Especially considering the tone quality of each effect. You’re right, it’s an awesome studio / session musican pedal.
@@KrisBarocsi Thanks Kris! 😎👍 It's definitely an impressive pedal & I do really like many of the sounds you can get here for sure, especially some of those 'lo fi' or warbly modulation settings.
I still think it's a shame 2 effects can't be used at the same time like Flint or Collider. Then again they are only 2 effects in one box.
Brilliant for the studio, but I do think the evolution here will be in the future the ability to use 2 effects at the same time giving way more versatility. (They are likely listening now and taking on board the feedback 🙃). It can be done 🤗
Cheers. 🎸🎶
@@nostro1001why would you want to use two modulation effects at the same time? The signal would be badly mangled and you’d end up with an over-processed mess.
Great demo, as always. It's a versatile pedal, but the inability to use more than one effect at a time is a deal breaker for me. Some of my favorite tones are combining some of those effects. If I need to buy another pedal, or pedals, to accomplish that, it isn't nearly as good of a value/space saver as it may seem on the surface.
could you give me an example of how you'd combine modulation effects? i personally mostly use one at a time, even though I could combine them as I have more than one on my board
And i bought the Astra this week 🤦
If you want even more modulation effects but with crazier sounds as well as classic, have a look at the Bitquest by Dr. Scientist. Same thing with the learning curve though.
no flager ?
Trem 💙🎸
Yep, my fav always on trem is the Garagetone Tremolo by Truetone. Unfortunatly not build anymore. A great and afordable Version of the Tremulator😉
Is it analog or digital pedal?
obviously digital
It's the only thing I've ever returned to Sweetwater. After 5 hours with it, I didn't have a single usable patch to show for it. Way way way too difficult to operate, not intuitive in the slightest. Returned it and got a Strymon Mobius. I could have done a gig with the mobius with 0 prep time, and I don't think another week with the walrus would have helped me. Worlds apart.
Pro gram😎
Somehow i think this will be a lot more expensive than Wampler Terraform.
I'll sell you my terraform and buy this lol 😆
Does it DJENT?
Always! :)
@@KrisBarocsi I didn't mentioned in my stupid comment but it was nice demo Kris, as always.
@@impossivel2006 haha, thanks a lot man! 😊
Djentlemen don’t djent
Well, lets see...if you buy a Walrus M1, D1, R1, and ACS1, that will cost you $350 + $350 + $350 + $400 = $1550 USD, or you could buy a Boss GT-1000Core which does all the same things *and a whole lot more*, for less than half the price, at higher quality, and a lot less pedalboard real estate. And not only would you not give up anything in terms of flexibility, the Core is actually quite a bit more flexible than the Walrus Mako series quartet. Walrus makes some really good products, but their pricing is way out of line with the industry leaders.
The FX aren't stackable tho. The pedal only allows you to use one at a time.
Which pedal is stackable?
Omnicomp
Is this all digital, my dudes?
Yes, it’s digital just like the Strymon Mobius and the UAFX Astra. 👍
Tries to do too much! Has some great effects and tones, but way too complicated to use live. I've gone full circle back to simple pedals that do one thing well. Way simpler to use when you're trying to do a lives how! Nice studio pedal though...
It is complex, you’re right. That being said, after just a few hours of playing it I’m super fast with finding the perfect effect. For live situations this is more the „save your presets before the gig“ kind of pedal. That’s true. 👍
Use the preset functions.
Not a problem if u have a midi setup
Which or the simpler chorus pedals would you recommend?
@@ekredel Since I got away from the multi-function modelers, I'm using a Mooer Baby Water... have to admit I am very happy with it...
No real Univibe sound here. Bummer.
GFI System Synesthesia kicks the M1 to the curb with two knobs tied behind its back, just sayin' ......
Lord save me from the curse of the “intro track”
You look like Young Ehren Kenneth McGhehey 😂😂😂🦄
Artificial vinyl crackle is so cheesy
Yessss. But in such a cool way. 😅😂
$500 clams on Amazon. Ouch!
ah yes Prawgrams you must have got a special one since I've only seen ones with programs
I really dislike the Mako pedals. The switching system on all of them is not designed well. Just my opinion.
Don’t call me Lofi Knob
Um.......Where's the uh.........FLANGER??????
Not delay? It's a joke?😢😢😢
They want you to get the D1 delay if you want that
LoFi kills the bass frequencies.
Hey, it depends on how you set it on this pedal. There’s an „Age“ feature that will reduce the high and low frequencies. But I’d you don’t want that, you can leave it off. 👍
@@KrisBarocsi I thouhgt the pedal cuts these frequencies because of mimic the old vinyl sound. It's good.
I've been disappointed by these guys.Overhype and under deliver.This sounds o.k.Their "5 stage distortion"was a huge disapointment.Almost as bad as Wampler "gear box"P.U.
It’s trying to do too much
nah
You talk too much. Disappointing video
Nah, he explains well enough
So do you