Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb Blue
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Walrus Audio
Slöer Ambient Reverb Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
572133
Brand:
Walrus Audio
Model:
Slöer Ambient Reverb Blue
Category:
Reverb Pedals
Price:
$409.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Walrus really upped their game with the Slöer. It builds beautifully on the original Slö, offering incredible depth and creative control over your reverb sounds – especially the new Dream mode. This is a must-have for players seeking expansive, textural reverb beyond the standard fare, particularly ambient and post-rock guitarists.
Product Description
- Walrus Audio Slöer Ambient Reverb Blue
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Reverb
- Based on the popular Walrus Audio Slö
- 2 New reverb modes
- 2 Additional waveforms and control of the sampling rate
- Stereo or mono mode
- More width and depth
- Controls: Decay
- Filter
- Depth
- Width
- Stretch
- Mode
- Decay knob: controls the length of the reverb
- Mix control: controls the ratio between the dry and processed signal
- Stretch control (fader) to manipulate the sample rate
- 5 Reverb modes: Dark
- Rise
- Dream
- Rain
- Light
- Dark: Deep and wide
- atmospheric sounds with a reverb tail transposed down an octave
- Rise: Cinematic swelling sounds with adjustable swelling time
- Dream: Dense reverb with latch function for flat sounds and adjustable vibrato
- Rain: Trickling and psychedelic reverb with adjustable delay taps
- Light: Bright and soft shimmer reverb tuned up an octave
- 5 Modulation waveforms: Sine
- Warp
- Sink
- Square
- Random
- X-fader: Depending on the programme
- controls various parameters such as octave volume
- swelling time
- vibrato intensity
- delay-tap diffusion and shimmer intensity
- Stereo width switch for creating wide and spatial sounds (wide
- medium
- narrow)
- 3 Preset memory slots for storing and recalling your own settings
- Sustain switch: increases the reverberation time to the maximum; in Dream mode
- the momentary reverb sound can be "frozen" and held with the sustain switch to create long
- flat sounds
- Choice between Trails mode for natural decay or No Trails mode for abrupt cutting of the reverb tail
- Preset spillover: no cutting of the reverb tail when switching between presets with the same algorithm
- Footswitch: Bypass
- Sustain
- Inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
- Outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm mono jack
- Power consumption: 100 mA
- Power supply: 9 V DC (Center Negative)
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 6.6 x 3.5 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Handmade in Oklahoma
PROS
- • Expanded Slö functionality with genuinely unique reverb modes.
- • The 'Dream' mode's vibrato adds a lush, textural element.
- • Stretch control offers truly creative manipulation of the reverb tail.
- • Solid, robust enclosure and excellent build quality; feels premium.
CONS
- • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for a reverb.
- • The 'X' parameter can be a bit obscure and require experimentation.
- • While versatile, may not be ideal for players needing very short, tight reverbs.
Product Video
Key Features
Reverb Type
Ambient, Cinematic, Dreamscape, Shimmer, Dark/Atmospheric
Controls
Decay, Filter, Depth, Mix, Width, X, Stretch, Mode
Presets
None - entirely manual controls for sonic sculpting
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Stereo
Yes, full stereo operation for wide, immersive soundscapes
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm center-negative (not included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
While Width broadens the stereo image, 'X' subtly modulates the reverb's spectral content, adding movement and complexity – it's more of a textural shift.
It primarily alters the perceived length and density of the reverb tail by manipulating the sampling rate, influencing the overall 'space' of the sound.
The Slöer is more focused on organic, textured sounds, lacking the overtly digital and sometimes sterile character of the Space; it’s warmer and more musical.
