Brian Wampler Unleashes Smart Metaverse Stereo Delay Workstation Pedal in the same format as the Terraform

Well it’s certainly the Year of Delay now with yet another heavy hitter in the mix! And Brian Wampler has a wonderful knack of loading his workstation pedals with the most fantastic mix of Algorithms. It’s not quite as perfect as the Terraform for me as it’s missing a couple of my own favourite delay algorithms - a Reverse Delay engine, and a Lo-Fi Delay Engine - everything else is pretty much spot on though and provides sufficient variety.

It’s not quite as extreme as the Terraform either with multiple different secondary features per knob - there are some Alt / Secondary features for sure - but they are rather more uniform here. And there’s some really clever stuff - like using the Preset LEDs for Tape Heads also! There’s a small Trails switch on the reverse - just along from the Expression jack. Those of us who know and love the Terraform should have a really easy time with this one too - it’s mostly very intuitive in any case.

I’ve illustrated each Algorithm voicing per what the inspiration was - some slight artistic licence on some of the hybrids :

1 : ANLG - ANALOG STYLE DELAY
Based on a warm, smooth, analog delay very much like the Boss DM-2

2 : WET - MODULATED ANALOG DELAY
Based on chewy and subtly tape-sounding modulation like on the Way Huge Aqua Puss

3 : BBD - BUCKET BRIGADE DELAY
Very Classic BBD Voicing - largely based on the EHX Memory Man

4 : JET - ANALOG FLANGER DELAY
Combines the #1 Analog Algorithm with Additive Flanger Modulation

5 : DOC - WAMPLER ‘THE DOCTOR’
Very much based the warm modulated delay of that Wampler pedal

6 : FTE - WAMPLER ‘FAUX TAPE ECHO’
Brian’s very original take on Tape Echo Delay

7 : ETH - WAMPLER ‘ETHEREAL’ DELAY
Brian’s overlaying twin digital Ethereal delay effect

8 : MOD - DIGITAL FLANGER DELAY
Digital pair to #4 which combines TC2290 style Pristine Digital Delay with Additive Flanger Modulation

9 : SPC - SPACE ECHOPLEX DELAY
A mix of the Space Echo and Echoplex Magnetic Delays with self oscillation capabilities

10 : TAPE - MULTI HEAD TAPE DELAY
Based on the Binson Echorec delay - classic multi-head tape echo

11 : DIGI - DIGITAL DELAY
Pristine Digital Delay based on the legendary TC2290 Rack Delay

The Key Controls

DELAY TIME CONTROL
Time from 25ms to 2000ms - with Tape programme starting at 40ms

FEEDBACK CONTROL
Number of Repeats ALT sets Tape Heads per Presets LEDs for TAPE and ETH Programs

TONE KNOB
See-saw style Bass > Treble EQ, where ALT sets the Modulation Feedback for JET and MOD programs

MOD DEPTH KNOB
Default Modulation Depth, hit ALT to set Modulation Rate

MIX KNOB
100% Dry + 100% Wet at 3 o’c, ALT sets Master Level

TRAILS SWITCH
Set True Bypass or Buffered Bypass (TRAILS) Mode

Readers will know I’m a big fan of Brian’s output, and I for sure could see myself throwing this one into the mix at some stage - of course it needs to wait until the Meris LVX has fully had its turn!

There’s much to like about the Wampler Metaverse - perhaps not quite the perfect mix of algorithms for me - but the ones onboard are all worthy too. This will obviously be a much easier pedal to deploy than the Meris LVX - and most of us are well used to these kinds of Multi-Algorithm workstations by now.

I feel this is a decent catch - and well priced at $349.97

Since I already have the Terraform - I’m more than likely to get this too at some stage. I will of course wait for the Meris LVX to have fully bedded in - and I have also been tempted by the Keeley Halo - so it will be interesting to see which of those lands next!

How abut you dear readers - where are you with your Delay of Choice this year?

Features and Specs

• Studio quality conversion 48 kHz Sampling rate with 24-bit audio
• Full 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
• 11 Studio-quality vintage and modern delay effects designed and realized in-house at Wampler
• Simple user interface making your sound design instantaneous
• All parameters controllable via an outboard expression pedal
• 8 onboard preset locations to save your favorite patches, 128 total via MIDI
• Full MIDI control with CC and PC commands
• True Stereo or Mono I/O
• Complete set of AU and VST3 plugins FREE when pedal registered online
• Pedalboard friendly enclosure with minimal footprint
• Power draw - 9V DC center pin negative, external supply only: 130mA at 9V
• Dimensions:  4.5” x 3.75” x 2.25” (114 x 95 x 56mm) 
• Weight: 2 pounds (910g)
• Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
• Designed and Built in the USA
• MAPP / RRP : $349.97 / £319