{"product_id":"death-by-audio-space-bender","title":"Death by Audio Space Bender Chorus Modulator Pedal, LFO\/Envelope, x1\/x10 Delay Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLFO in the UFO.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space Bender is a chorus modulator that replicates and warps your signal through an array of dynamically modulated delay lines. It covers subtle vintage science fiction textures, bending sonic bedlam, pulsing atmospheres, glassy bell resonances, massive reverse dive bombs and seasick demon drones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Death by Audio modulator is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/death-by-audio-moonbeam-phaser-stereo-analog-multi-stage-phaser-pedal-1-6-selectable-stages-super-slow-to-ring-mod-speeds\"\u003eMoonbeam Phaser\u003c\/a\u003e: a stereo analog phaser with one to six selectable stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/disturbance-extreme-filter-flanger-and-phaser\"\u003eDisturbance\u003c\/a\u003e: filter, flanger and phaser with a freezable LFO and CV output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/death-by-audio-echo-dream-2\"\u003eEcho Dream 2\u003c\/a\u003e: a modulated echo where the repeats are the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace Bender is the chorus and pitch bending one. Its three rocker switches change the character far more than a rate and depth pair usually can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Space Bender\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching the modulator from LFO to ENV hands control of the sweep to your picking dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe x1 and x10 delay time ranges cover tight chorus at one end and long warped bends at the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe x1 and x10 setting also inverts the envelope direction, so bends fall on short times and rise on long ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LO and HI intensity rocker keeps the pedal usable for subtle chorus and for total bedlam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn internal gain trimmer sets the output from unity upwards for use as a boost into a following pedal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass in a narrow enclosure that fits into a full board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEED sets the LFO rate in LFO mode, the envelope sensitivity in ENV mode, and it also adjusts the overall delay time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEPTH sets the depth of the envelope or LFO as well as the feedback of the delay lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DELAY TIME rocker chooses x1 for very short delay times or x10 for longer times, and it also inverts the polarity of the envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MODULATOR rocker chooses LFO, an internal sine wave oscillator, or ENV, where the incoming signal modulates the delay time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe INTENSITY rocker chooses LO for less intense effects or HI for wild sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGAIN is an internal trimmer behind the backplate, running from unity upwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on 9 V DC, 2.1 mm barrel, center negative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent draw is 65 mA, so budget that on your supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeath By Audio does not publish battery operation for this one, so plan on a regulated DC supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass means it is completely out of the signal path when it is off, so place it wherever the chain sounds best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacks sit along the top edge, which keeps patch cables out of the row in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouting: Mono (single OUTPUT and INPUT shown on the manual panel diagram).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt measures 12.7 x 6.68 x 6.22 cm including hardware, so measure your row before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeath by Audio Space Bender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChorus modulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed, Depth, Delay Time rocker, Modulator rocker, Intensity rocker, internal Gain trimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression or CV input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 V DC, 2.1 mm barrel, center negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent draw (mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mounted jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono (single OUTPUT and INPUT shown on the manual panel diagram)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOUTPUT jack, INPUT jack, 9V power jack (per manual panel diagram); jack sizes not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions including hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7 x 6.68 x 6.22 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3 oz.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196852363278\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e196852363278\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB0B8LH8SSJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacture and warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade in New York City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between LFO and ENV?\u003c\/strong\u003e In LFO mode an internal sine wave oscillator modulates the delay time. In ENV mode your own playing dynamics do the modulating, and Speed sets the sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the x1 and x10 settings change?\u003c\/strong\u003e They set the delay time range, x1 for very short times and x10 for longer ones. They also invert the envelope direction, so ENV bends down on x1 and up on x10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get a subtle chorus out of it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Set the Intensity rocker to LO and keep Depth moderate for vintage style chorus before the pedal moves into bedlam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make dive bomb sounds?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the x10 delay time range with the modulator on ENV and Intensity on HI, then dig in and let the envelope pull the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an output level control?\u003c\/strong\u003e There is an internal gain trimmer behind the backplate. The manual describes it as running from unity to way too loud, and the official FAQ quotes roughly unity to +40 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V DC through a 2.1 mm center negative barrel, drawing 65 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it true bypass?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Death by Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43599839101181,"sku":"196852363278","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/products\/death-by-audio-space-bender-chorus-modulator-pedal-top-view.jpg?v=1785565073","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/death-by-audio-space-bender","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}