Quaverato Harmonic Trem

[JamieJ]

Not a PedalPCB build but interesting none the less.

It’s a harmonic tremolo and standard tremolo from zeppelin design labs in Chicago. I love the industrial look of the pedal. It comes as a kit with the easiest to follow instructions i've ever come across.
It’s a great sounding pedal that is on a huge amount of time for me with a subtle harmonic trem sound. I left out the midi part of the circuit as that is not for me but a cool feature if you wanted it.

 

[fig]

I built one of those (and the tube amp)!

 

[JamieJ]

I built one of those (and the tube amp)!

How is the tube amp? I had a serious think about buying one of those to set up a wet dry rig.

 

[SYLV9ST9R]

Nice! Might be what I’m looking for Trem-wise, especially with MIDI. How is the range of the rate?

 

[fig]

How is the tube amp? I had a serious think about buying one of those to set up a wet dry rig.

It's great (for what it is). Here's the build;

https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/lets-see-your-amps.2618/post-59835

 

[fig]

Nice! Might be what I’m looking for Trem-wise, especially with MIDI. How is the range of the rate?

It's got great range. You can get some clock-tick if you push it too hard (but that's extreme...same with you Jamie?). Lot's of options with the multiplier and fine tuning.

 

[JamieJ]

It's got great range. You can get some clock-tick if you push it too hard (but that's extreme...same with you Jamie?). Lot's of options with the multiplier and fine tuning.

Yep it’s got loads of range with the multiplier knob. My experience is that it’s needs to receive isolated power otherwise you will get clock tick. On a cheap power supply it didn’t play well with higher gain pedals but with my true tone CS12 it’s fine.

You can play around with the LPF and HPF with the dip switches so there is loads of scope for making it work for you.

The manual is great - https://www.zeppelindesignlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/QUAVERATO-OWNERS-MANUAL.pdf

Let me know if you want me to add a sound sample @SYLV9ST9R

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Wow is that a faceplate or a decal? It's hard to tell from the pics. Whichever it is it looks like oks fantastic

 

[JamieJ]

Wow is that a faceplate or a decal? It's hard to tell from the pics. Whichever it is it looks like oks fantastic

Yeah - It’s a 3M printed sticker/decal.

 

[Uberschall]

I built one of these as well. It was a really easy build, and sounds (and looks) great!

 

[fig]

Oh yes...forgot to mention....I set mine ablaze. But it sounded good up until that time.

 

[JamieJ]

Oh yes...forgot to mention....I set mine ablaze. But it sounded good up until that time.

How did you set it ablaze?? haha

 

[fig]

How did you set it ablaze?? haha

I'm glad you asked that question!

Answer: Carelessness

I grabbed the wrong power pigtail. I had rigged a DeWalt 20v Max battery to power my practice amp build, and didn't tag the end.

Anyway, back to your build. It's working and we need sound clips!

 

[JamieJ]

I'm glad you asked that question!

Answer: Carelessness

I grabbed the wrong power pigtail. I had rigged a DeWalt 20v Max battery to power my practice amp build, and didn't tag the end.

Anyway, back to your build. It's working and we need sound clips!

Oh shit! Haha

 

[ADAOCE]

I might get this kit. Looks like an awesome build. Good work!

 

[JamieJ]

I might get this kit. Looks like an awesome build. Good work!

Thanks! It’s definitely worth the money. I think they have some discount on their site as well at the moment.

Ive been trying to record a few sound samples on my phone but it’s absolutely junk. There are some demos on YouTube if your interested.

 

[ADAOCE]

Thanks! It’s definitely worth the money. I think they have some discount on their site as well at the moment.

Ive been trying to record a few sound samples on my phone but it’s absolutely junk. There are some demos on YouTube if your interested.

Yes I’ve checked them out. Sounds great

 

[ADAOCE]

Just bought this this morning. Looking forward to it. I watched a TPS episode with Joey Landreth playing with harmonic tremolos and I think I’m setting myself up for shattered expectations…. But holy hell the dude can play.

 

[Feral Feline]

I've been lusting after this Quaverato for a long time, thought I'd already posted as such in this thread.

I do that too often, write something then don't hit "Post reply" and then close the window or move on to something else...

Right now I'm going to move on to Joey Landreth on TPS.

 

[JamieJ]

I've been lusting after this Quaverato for a long time, thought I'd already posted as such in this thread.

I do that too often, write something then don't hit "Post reply" and then close the window or move on to something else...

Right now I'm going to move on to Joey Landreth on TPS.

Joey was my influence on why I needed one. I’m a big joey fan. His TPS show appearances are awesome.