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Tsakalis AudioWorks releases majorly evolved Phonkify X Envelope Filter and Octave Pedal
Key Points
Tsakalis AudioWorks’ Phonkify X is a compact vertical envelope-filter/octave pedal evolved from their Funk Pedal, with one extra control and greater granularity. Controls: Master, FX Mix, Input Gain; OCTAVE (Level, Order: Post, footswitch); FILTER (Q, Frequency, Type: LP/BP/LP‑HP, footswitch).
Features: independent Filter & Octave, optional expression control of Filter frequency, octave up/down or blend, true bypass, internal voltage doubling, latching/momentary footswitches. Made in Athens. Powered by optional 9 V DC (centre -, 2.1mm, ~120 mA). Available imminently via Tsakalis Webstore and dealers.
As of 2026-07-13, the price was £189. For electrical safety or opening/modifying, consult a qualified tech.
Tsakalis’ original horizontal - kind of Zvex format Funk Pedal was generally very well loved, so it made utmost sense to release an improved version of that. I much prefer it in its new vertical compact orientation, I was never a fan of those width-ways pedals. The newer version has a slightly different topology with one additional control, and greater granularity.
Controls - Master Volume, FX Mix, Input Gain, OCTAVE } Octave Level, Order : Post, Octave Fooswitch; FILTER } Q Bandwidth, Frequency, Type : LP / BP / LP-HP, Filter Footswitch.
This is the perfect pedal for getting your funk on! And pretty much essential for bass players!
The Phonkify X will be available imminently for orders via the Tsakalis AudioWorks Webstore, and at leading International Dealers soon - where it will go for €219 / $229 / £189.
This pedal is being tased on the Tsakalis AudiWorks stand at NAMM today - and it looks like the Tsakalis Store page is in the process of being updated.
I will post further details and the launch / demo videos - whenever those materialise - I’ve not been given timings on those, but have been instructed that I’m good to go live with this now!
Key Features
- Independent Filter and Octave effects pedal
- Three distinct Filter modes - Low Pass, Band Pass and Combo-Blend (LP-HP)
- Optional control of Filter frequency range, via expression pedal
- Octave up, Octave down or a blend of both
- True Bypass
- Internal voltage doubling, for increased headroom
- Latching or momentary footswitch control
- Made in Athens, Greece
- Powered by (opt.) 9 V DC PSU (centre -, 2.1mm, ~ 120 mA current draw, not included)
- RRP / MAP : €219 / $229 / £189
You can read more on the Phonkify X on the Tsakalis AudioWorks Website.
Demos
Coming Soon!
