Origin Effects Magma 57 Vibrato & Drive

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Origin Effects Magma 57 Vibrato & Drive

Origin Effects

Magma 57 Vibrato & Drive

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 573215
Model: Magma 57 Vibrato & Drive
Price: $471.90

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The Magma 57 is a seriously impressive piece of kit if you're chasing that elusive, vintage Magnatone sound. It nails the amp-in-a-box vibe, with a wonderfully interactive feel and a real vibrato that’s way more musical than a simple tremolo. This is perfect for players wanting a unique, warm overdrive and a touch of vintage character without the hassle of a tube amp.

Product Description

  • Origin Effects Magma 57 Vibrato & Drive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Vibrato and drive
  • Fully analogue circuit replica of a vintage Magnatone 200 combo
  • Real pitch-modulating vibrato
  • Authentic amp drive and feel from clean to overdrive
  • Reactive design simulates the interaction between amp and speaker for a realistic feel and authentic sound
  • Post-drive EQ adjusts to the clean sound of the amp
  • Controls: Drive
  • Tone
  • Output
  • Speed
  • Intensity
  • Post-Drive EQ ADJ
  • Switches: Blend
  • Multi (Trem Speed)
  • P/Amp/EQ1/EQ2
  • LED: Effect On and Speed
  • Footswitch: Vibe Bypass
  • Effect Bypass
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Footswitch: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • negative pole inside) - suitable power supply unit: Art. #409939# (not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 93 x 143 x 65 mm
  • Weight: 900 g
  • Made in UK

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Authentic Magnatone vibe; rare and coveted tone replicated.
  • • Reactive design convincingly models amp/speaker interaction.
  • • Real pitch vibrato is nuanced and musically expressive.
  • • Solid build quality; feels robust and ready for the road.
CONS
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category.
  • • Vibrato speed range can feel a little limited for some.
  • • Size is larger than typical pedals; takes up significant space.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Tube-emulated overdrive with vibrato
Controls Drive, Tone, Output, Speed, Intensity, Post-Drive EQ ADJ, Blend, Multi (Trem Speed), P/Amp/EQ1/EQ2
Bypass Type True Bypass (Effect & Vibe)
Power Supply 9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector (negative center)
Connections 6.3mm mono input/output, 6.3mm stereo footswitch jack
Dimensions 179mm x 135mm x 65mm (approximately 7 x 5.3 x 2.6 inches)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It compensates for the EQ of your amp, ensuring the Magma’s drive tone sits well in your rig; it’s often crucial for achieving a balanced sound.
These are selectable profiles that alter the Magma's preamp voicing and EQ curve, offering subtly different drive characteristics to match various amp types.
It’s a nuanced, pitch-modulating vibrato – capable of subtle shimmer or more pronounced warble, but avoids the extreme, disorienting effect of some vibrato pedals.

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