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Pigtronix Philosopher King

Item ID: PhilosKing

ADSR Envelope Generator/Optical Compressor Pedal with External Expression and CV Control

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Redefine Your Dynamics!

Create cool swelling and sustain effects, with a Pigtronix Philosopher King envelope and compression pedal. The Philosopher King starts with the Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone circuit and marries it with a highly sophisticated ADSR envelope. The Philosopher King's controls include swell, fade, hold level, speed range, one-shot mode, and a selectable auto reset function, all of which let you define your sound's expression in amazing detail. From simple swells to infinitely sustaining notes, subtle punch to glistening pad-like washes, it's all possible with the Philosopher King. You can also affect the Philosopher King's settings on the fly by adding an expression pedal, or by utilizing its onboard CV I/O. The result is a unique pedal that lets you morph the dynamic characteristics of your guitar or bass in creative and exciting ways.

Pigtronix Philosopher King ADSR Envelope/Compression Pedal Features at a Glance:
  • Optical Compressor with outrageous sustain
  • ADSR envelope generator for guitar
  • Polyphonic operation allows use with chords
  • Grit control for Pigtronix "F.A.T. Distortion"
  • 2K treble cut/boost control
  • Expression pedals input lets you control Swell and Fade Times
  • Pick-triggered volume swell
  • OneShot Mode and Auto Reset function let you define triggering characteristics
  • CV I/O for integration with other synthesis components
  • Trigger input for and external rhythm source
  • True bypass preserves your sound when deactivated
  • Circuit Design by Howard Davis
  • Sound Design by David Koltai
  • Pigtronix 18V DC adapter included

Add brilliant swell and sustain effects to your rig, with a Pigtronix Philosopher King ADSR envelope/compression pedal!

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Specification Detail
Type ADSR Envelope Generator/Optical Compressor
Inputs 1 x 1/4" instrument, 1 x 1/4" CV, 2 x 1/4" TRS Expression (Swell, Fade)
Power Supply Included Yes (18V DC)
Batteries Not Battery Powered
Height 1.5"
Depth 4.6"
Width 7.4"
Manufacturer Part Number EGC

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Here Piggy, Piggy

by edmeyer9 from P-town, Leftcoast
April 27, 2012
Music Background: rock and roll warrior
At first I didn't like the King because it doesn't have an attack knob, but it still sounds great - a very sweet sound which adds professional sustain - and boost - to the signal.
I am very g... read more [+]lad I bought it. To me, a compressor stomper at the front of the chain is mandatory, especially if you have passive pickups.
For the longest itme I ignored the Swell and Fade functions on this abnormally feature-rich unit, unit I plugged an EHX Q-balls envelope filter in front of the Pig and turned on the Pig's 'Swell' function:
Un-fuggin-believable!
The EHX also is a great pedal, and these two together sounded like my foot was actually working a screaming Wah pedal,
with high-grade volume and filter envelopes perfectly encasing the sound.
I am a Pigtronix believer now. One cannot do better. close [-]

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Aaron Smith
After adding this to my rig, I can't imagine playing without it. Sustain for days, super flexible compression, and some great sounding distortion. No matter what kind of music you play, you need this in your life!

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