Walrus Audio Slotva
The coolest ambient reverb pedal I've ever played. Welcome back to Edge of Breakup.
In this episode the Walrus Audio Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb takes center stage — paired with my Nash S63 Stratocaster loaded with Lollar Vintage Blonde pickups and an Emerson Custom wiring kit, into my Benson Amps Vincent.
Also watch: Slötvå in a full band mix: https://youtu.be/vpUm0xyZslE
The Slötvå is an evolved version of Walrus Audio's celebrated Slö reverb, adding the ability to save three presets — a significant upgrade for live use. Three algorithms, six modulation wave shapes, and a set of momentary functions that transform it from a reverb pedal into a full ambient performance tool.
Dark — a deep, wide, nightmarish reverb with a -1 octave signal feeding the reverb trail. The X knob controls the level of that low octave, letting you dial in everything from subtle subterranean weight to a full low-octave doubling of every note. Aurally dizzying in the best possible way.
Rise — an auto-swell reverb for cinematic, breathing ambient textures. Notes play into silence and the reverb swells in from below rather than presenting itself immediately. The X knob controls the rise time — lower for shorter swells, higher for longer, more patient blooms. A stunning mode for clean playing.
Dream — a lush pad reverb with a latching function that is genuinely the most fun I've had with a reverb pedal. Press the Sustain switch once: the pedal captures and holds the current reverb decay indefinitely, creating a sustained pad you can play over for as long as you want. Press it again and the pad decrescendos according to the Decay knob setting. The X knob adds vibrato to the held pad. This is its own instrument.
Three modulation wave shapes selectable via secondary toggle function — Sine (smooth pitch up/down), Warp (asymmetric pitch-up, warped record character), and Sink (asymmetric pitch-down, Bigsby-style detune). Mix, Filter, and Depth controls shape and tame the reverb tail. Full wet — no dry signal — is a legitimate and beautiful way to run this pedal.
🎛️ Walrus Audio Slötvå: https://www.walrusaudio.com/products/slotva-multi-texture-reverb
🎸 Nash Guitars S63: https://nashguitarsusa.com
🎸 Lollar Vintage Blonde Pickups: https://www.lollarguitars.com
🔧 Emerson Custom Wiring Kit: https://emersoncustom.com
🔊 Benson Amps Vincent: https://www.bensonamps.com/amps/vincent
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🎸 Nash S63 Stratocaster | Lollar Vintage Blonde Pickups | Emerson Custom Wiring Kit
🎛️ Walrus Audio Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb | Dark / Rise / Dream
🔊 Benson Amps Vincent
