The scare around ring modulation is real, because the atonal chaos is difficult to tame. Phreak bridges the gap between the musical and the experimental.

Phreak takes the wild, unpredictable character of classic ring mod and gives it the one thing that ring mod is certainly not renowned for – control. Get the Tuning Mode on and hold the bypass stomp: it instantly tunes its frequency to the note you’re playing. Suddenly, that chaos becomes a melodic, shimmering companion to your playing rather than a fight against it.

Engineered for Flexibility:

Analog Mix & Volume: Use the Mix knob to blend in just enough “alien radio” textures while keeping your original signal’s weight and punch.

Three Dynamic Modes: Choose Set for manual dialing, Envelope to make the frequency react to your pick attack, or the 8-waveform LFO for rhythmic movement that ranges from subtle sines to glitchy random steps.

Hidden Depths: We’ve included 7 DSP sub-modes (reverbs, bitcrushers, and more) to push Phreak beyond the traditional ring mod territory.

Pro Integration: Full MIDI control and a Multi-Stomp for tap-tempo or momentary sweeps mean it plays as well on a pro touring rig as it does on a synth-laden studio desk.

Hand-built for guitar, bass, and synths, Phreak takes what felt like instability and makes it your new favorite “secret weapon”.

Features

• 3 Ring Modulator Modes, 8 LFO Waveforms in a small form factor
• Custom programmed DSP effects with all analog dry signal path
• USB firmware updating (PC required)
• Updated power input circuitry
• Premium parts and components throughout
• True Bypass with soft touch relay switching
• MIDI implementation of all digital controls
• Expression pedal/CV control over Ring Mod Frequency (Phreak)
• Top mounted audio and power jacks
• Designed and handmade in B.C., Canada

Knobs

• PHREAK – Mode dependent.  Controls Ring Mod Frequency or Frequency Range.
• MIX – Sets the amount of dry signal versus wet signal.
• VOLUME – Analog volume control.
• MODE – Select 1 of 3 operating modes (Set, Envelope, LFO).
• WAVEFORM – Select 1 of 8 waveforms for LFO Mode.
• MULTI – Mode dependent.  Automated Frequency Sweep, Envelope Freeze, LFO Speed Ramping. Hold in Set Mode while bypassed to sweep frequency momentarily.
• BYPASS – Engage or disengage the effect.  Hold in Set Mode to Tune.