Big Friends in High Places
Through their joint development project with Analog Devices, Source Audio codeveloped the SA601 DSP chip. The SA601 is a highly specialized version of Analog Devices’ well-loved Sigma DSP. This advanced, 56-bit DSP chip is at the core of every Source Audio pedal. In fact, the SA601’s huge amount of processing power and unparalleled sonic fidelity is Source Audio’s secret weapon. It effortlessly drives the company’s powerful and multifaceted effects pedals.
Classic Tones in a 21st-century Package
Creating spot-on replications of vintage effects takes more than just engineering knowledge: it takes a discerning ear. Source Audio’s MIT-educated chief scientist Bob Chidlaw has spent his entire career — including a stint as head engineer at Kurzweil Music — honing those listening skills. Bob has a knack for recognizing the nuances and idiosyncrasies of iconic music gear. And once he’s done listening, he works tirelessly with the rest of the Source Audio team to capture those sounds in pedal form. The results speak for themselves. Source Audio pedals are known for their deep, rich sound and exceptionally realistic response.
Sounds Yet Unheard
While Source Audio pays homage to the time-honored sounds of the past, the company’s product lineup also supplies musicians with the tools they need to explore previously uncharted sonic territory. Source Audio’s forward-thinking effects pedals, such as the C4 Synth, Ultrawave, and Ventris Dual Reverb, are completely unique effects that break free from the rules of the past. And when combined with expansive controls, those one-of-a-kind pedals provide a sprawling palette of tones and exciting and innovative soundscapes.
Muscle Under the Hood
Source Audio One Series pedals introduce a totally new approach to how we interact with guitar and bass effects. On its own, any One Series pedal is a powerhouse of possibilities, thanks to simple plug-and-play controls. Add the free Neuro Mobile App or the free Neuro Desktop Editor into the mix, and users gain even more sonic firepower. The Neuro applications give you access to advanced features, including MIDI functionality, more effects algorithms, surgical effects editing, and a massive library of user-created presets. With the Neuro application, Source Audio has unlocked the full potential of its One Series pedals.
Details Matter
If you play guitar or bass, you know that a small, very specific tweak can make all the difference in your tone. Source Audio manufactures a whole host of in-depth tone-sculpting tools, such as the ZIO Analog Front End + Boost, the EQ2 Programmable Equalizer, and the Atlas Compressor. Each of these pedals offers tonal coloration and precision sculpting capabilities to take your tone to new heights.
Standing Behind Every Pedal
The team at Source Audio has made top-shelf customer support a priority. While every one of the company’s pedals is built to stand up to years of rehearsals, recording sessions, and punishing live performances, Source Audio knows that a beloved pedal may be damaged in an accident. And if that ever happens, the company ensures that each pedal repair receives the utmost care and attention to detail. With a Source Audio effects pedal, musicians get amazing sounds and the peace of mind in knowing that the company has their backs if anything ever goes wrong.
