KMA Machines extracts and further enhances the Double Tracker element from the Endgame Duality Calibrator - now a stand-alone Geminus

I’m a huge fan of double trackers - and hitherto the TCE Mimiq - which I have long described as fairy dust for stereo rig - it massively enhances the soundstage - adding more width and wider stereo feel, as well as a greater depth of tone!

The Geminus is the first one really that has come along that may likely unseat the Mimiq. It’s a more refined circuit in many ways and a proper Hi-Fidelity Studio Stereo Tool.

It has the perfect feature set and complement of controls - while it’s just a single track doubler - versus the Mimiq where you can have up to 3 dubs - which is my default pretty much!

It’s always interestin how different pedals impact different rigs - there will always be marginal differences - and some will be more bulletproof than others. So even though the Geminus looks to be a superior technology - that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will outperform the Mimiq - within the context of my rig.

I’m definitely tempted here, and like what I see. And love the control topology here. 

Controls - TDH Width (Stereo Width and Separation - Max L/R CW), Tine : Tighter CCW < Default in Middle > Looser CW, Level = Doubler Mix (Single > Fully Double), Pitch : Some Pitch Modulation Up / Default | Off in Middle / Max Wobble Down, Mode : Stereo > Stereo / Mono > Stereo / Mono > Mono.

The big knob control the Stereo Wideht and Signal Spread - Maximum CW, Time adjusts how tight or loose the tracking is, Level adjusts the Source > Doubler Proportion / Mix. With different Pitch Modulation Options, and Routing options courtesy of the Mode switch.

Optimal Double Tracking typically occurs between the range of 10 to circa 40ms. The Time dial allows you to finely adjust that range - depending on whether you want the tracking note snappy or somewhat more loose and relaxed.

The TDT and Level knobs control the intensity / degree of the effect, where you also have some smart Pitch Modulation options - where there’s usually a Detune variant within more advanced double tracking like this one - which adjust the output by a few cents in each direction.

The Geminus Stereo True Double Tracker can be yours for just €229 / $269 / £199 on the KMA Machines Webstore, and at leading dealers.

I will for sure be checking one of these out fairly soonish! It’s unlikely to be this month - as my Dance Card is pretty full for this month - and none of those pedals are discounted - going to be another expensive month. I will pick up a Geminus as soon as that makes sense!

Key Features : 

• Stereo True-Double-Tracker (Proprietary Doubler) pedal
• Width Knob, provides control over the stereo field
• Stereo or Mono connections on TRS jacks
• Flexible signal routing (selectable Stereo or Mono In/Out)
• Time, Pitch and Level controls, for precise TDT tailoring 
• Compact enclosure with top-mounted jacks - will fit into any setup
• Switchable True/Buffered Bypass*
• Silent’ relay-based soft switching
• Premium analog electronics 32 Bit internal processing
• Powered by (opt.) 9 V DC PSU (centre -, 2.1mm, ~ 100 mA current draw, not included)