Pigtronix Gloamer

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Pigtronix Gloamer

Pigtronix

Gloamer

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551059
Model: Gloamer
Price: $122.10

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The Gloamer is a quirky little box that delivers a surprisingly rich, analogue synth vibe. It’s a unique texture generator, best suited for experimental guitarists, ambient soundscapers, or anyone wanting a touch of vintage synth character without the complexity of a full-blown synth pedal. It’s a fun, affordable way to add something different to your signal.

Product Description

  • Pigtronix Gloamer
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Fully analogue
  • polyphonic amplitude synthesizer
  • Pick-triggered attack function
  • Optical compressor
  • Master blend
  • Volume swell effect
  • Decay function
  • Controls: Volume
  • Blend
  • Compression
  • Sensitivity
  • Decay
  • Attack
  • Footswitch: effect bypass
  • decay
  • LED: Effect On
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
  • suitable mains adapter: art. #409939#)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 90 x 65 mm
  • Weight: 450 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Unique, fully analogue polyphonic synth character is genuinely inspiring.
  • • Pick-triggered attack offers a surprisingly responsive and dynamic feel.
  • • Optical compressor adds subtle sustain and cleans up the signal nicely.
  • • Compact size and true bypass make it pedalboard-friendly.
CONS
  • • Limited control over waveform shaping; it's amplitude-focused, not full synthesis.
  • • Lack of battery power restricts portability and necessitates a mains adapter.
  • • Decay control can be a bit unpredictable, requiring careful tweaking.

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Key Features

Tracking Type Polyphonic Amplitude Tracking
Sounds Warm, evolving pads, shimmering textures, percussive synth stabs; reminiscent of early 80s synth sounds.
Presets No user presets; all sounds are sculpted via the onboard controls.
Controls Volume, Blend, Compression, Sensitivity, Decay, Attack – offering broad tonal shaping.
Connections Standard 6.3mm mono input/output jacks; 5.5x2.1mm DC power input (negative center).
Power Supply 9V DC mains adapter (not included), requiring a standard 2.1mm barrel connector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sensitivity dictates how strongly your playing triggers the amplitude synthesis; higher sensitivity creates more pronounced swells and textures.
While designed primarily for guitar, the Gloamer *can* be used with bass, but the sensitivity may need significant adjustment to avoid unwanted triggering.
It's a straightforward blend, but the optical compression subtly alters the dry signal's character, so it's not a completely clean dry signal.

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