tc electronic Crescendo Auto Swell

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tc electronic Crescendo Auto Swell

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Crescendo Auto Swell

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Product Info

Article Number: 436003
Model: Crescendo Auto Swell
Price: $31.90

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The Crescendo is a clever little pedal that adds a really convincing swell effect – think organ-like builds or subtle, atmospheric textures. It's perfect for ambient players, doom metal guitarists wanting a slow, dramatic build, or anyone needing a quick and easy way to add movement to pads. The price point makes it a no-brainer for experimenting with this kind of effect.

Product Description

  • tc electronic Crescendo Auto Swell
  • Effects Pedal
  • Auto-Swell pedal
  • Controller: Attack - Sensitivity
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Connections: Input (6.3 mm jack) - Output (6.3 mm jack) - Power supply connector (coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative polarity inside)
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power with a 9V battery or a 9V DC power adapter (not included)
  • Suitable optional power supply: Art.#409939# (not included)
  • True Bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 74 x 132 x 58 mm
  • Weight: 500 g
PROS
  • • Incredibly smooth, organic swells, far beyond basic LFO options
  • • Simple, intuitive controls for quick adjustments on the fly
  • • True bypass preserves your signal when not in use
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly, even on smaller boards
CONS
  • • Limited control over swell shape – primarily a gradual ramp
  • • Can sound artificial with extreme settings or very bright signals
  • • No MIDI control for synchronization with external gear

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Key Features

Effect Type Auto Swell
Controls Attack, Sensitivity
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Adapter or Battery (not included)
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Input/Output, DC Power Connector
Dimensions 74 x 132 x 58 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Attack control shapes the initial rise of the swell, allowing for a softer or more abrupt start compared to a simple volume pedal's linear ramp.
It works well with both, but brighter pickups might require more careful sensitivity adjustment to avoid a 'synthetic' feel; dialing back gain beforehand helps.
While it can add movement, the Crescendo’s fixed swell shape won't replicate a Leslie’s complex modulation; it’s more suited for gradual, controlled builds.

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