An Assortment of All-analog Effects
Digital multi-effects units have become a standard among gigging guitarists for their all-encompassing tonal flexibility, but what if you’re after the old-school sound that only analog can provide? Enter the Morley AFX-1, an all-analog multi-effects unit that combines four classic Morley circuits into a single stompbox! Analog delay, chorus, dual-setting distortion, and switchless optical wah are all available at the click of a footswitch, with dedicated LEDs to clearly indicate which effects are currently engaged. Plus, a stereo FX loop is built into the AFX-1 between the chorus and distortion, allowing you to add even more effects to the AFX-1’s signal chain without mucking up your tone. Add in the stereo outputs and road-ready steel enclosure, and the AFX-1 is a monster of an all-in-one effects unit, purpose built for the musician who demands both modern versatility and vintage-style analog tone!
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Switchless optical wah
The core of the AFX-1 is the optical switchless wah — an absolute Morley classic! The electro-optical design completely eradicates the scratchiness that can plague worn-down pots, keeping your tone free from unwanted noise. Plus, a switchless design allows you to switch on the wah at a moment’s notice, engaging when you step on the wah and switching to bypass when you step off. Lastly, Morley’s signature glow-in-the-dark logo on the footpad shines bright and clear — no more missed stomps on dark stages!
All-analog dual-setting distortion
Much more than your typical analog distortion pedal, the AFX-1’s Diamond Distortion section is loaded with a massive range of tonal possibilities. Industry-standard bass, mid, and treble controls offer an impressive level of tone sculpting, but the real stars of the show are the extensive gain controls, with both a pre- and post-gain knob to dirty up your signal. What's more, the hi-gain switch kicks up the heat even further with a secondary gain section — Sweetwater guitarists find that this 2-switch approach provides an effortless way to toggle between milder rhythm tones while reserving the all-out saturation for your leads!
Time-based tonal tools
The AFX-1 features not one, but two time-based effects to give your tone a bit of color. Crystal Chorus is a straight-ahead analog chorus in the best possible way — lush, spacious, and swirling, taking you from a slight warble to shaking vibrato with two simple knobs. Next, the Emerald Echo gives you up to 300ms of analog delay that’s perfect for slapback or lead-enhancing ambience. Best of all, these time-based tools can be used to give your tone a massive three-dimensional quality via the AFX-1’s stereo output!
Morley AFX-1 Analog Multi-effects Pedal Features:
- All-analog multi-effects unit featuring four circuits from classic Morley pedals
- Switchless optical wah to give your tone a vocal-like musicality
- Analog distortion with a vast array of tone-shaping controls
- Lush stereo analog chorus that ranges from a seasick warble to full-on vibrato
- 300ms analog delay is perfect for slapback or to give your lead tones ambience
- Dedicated LED for each effect for easy identification onstage
- Mono and stereo outputs
- Effects loop between the distortion and chorus to add more effects while keeping your signal clear
- Tough steel enclosure with a sleek chrome finish
- Classic Morley glow-in-the-dark logos
