Vibrato

Designed with a 100 percent audio analog path updated features and a compact footprint. The Diamond Vibrato started back in late 2006 with a simple yet ambitious idea crafting an analog true pitch Vibrato pedal built around the revered MN3007 bucket brigade device. It promptly became one of the worlds most coveted and sought after Vibrato pedals.

Now nearly two decades later the Diamond Vibrato is back with updated technology modern features and a redesigned player experience while maintaining the signature Diamond quality.

Half the Size All of the Sound

Do not let the size cause you to underestimate the power packed within. The Vibrato contains its analog audio path Compandor and BBD delay circuits in a compact pedalboard friendly enclosure. Using dual stacked PCBs optimizes space while enhancing isolation of the audio path from the power and switching circuits.

Features include top mounted jacks soft touch true bypass switching and a standardized negative center 9 to 18VDC input with polarity and over voltage protection.

Analog BBD Delay Line

At the heart of the pedal is the MN3007 Bucket Brigade Delay chip known for creating rich organic vibrato and chorus tones. The MN3007 adds natural liquid like pitch modulation with a rounded vintage texture.

Compandor Magic

The Compandor circuit acts as both a compressor and expander controlling dynamics while reducing noise commonly found in BBD technology. Borrowed from the Memory Lane Jr the updated compandor design provides increased clarity less distortion and is pre trimmed so it does not require recalibration.

Input Voltage

The original Vibrato required an 18VDC reverse polarity power supply internally regulated to 15VDC. The new Vibrato offers a 9 to 18VDC operating range. The voltage is internally regulated based on the power input and the pedal will sound slightly different depending on the operating voltage as the clock frequency shifts.

Powering the pedal at 18VDC delivers classic pristine Diamond Vibrato tones with added headroom. Powering it at 9VDC adds more color and warble similar to the High Mode on the original version. Other voltages such as 12VDC or 15VDC can also be used depending on preference. A good quality isolated power supply is recommended.