Headrush Vib / Trem / Rotary
Vibrato
Inspired by Boss® CE-1 (Vibrato Mode)
Classic pitch modulation effect slightly varies the pitch over time (without dry mix)
GENERAL FUNCTION
Fluctuates the pitch of the signal.
Create:
- vintage vibrato
- “warble” effect
- tape-type modulations
Difference:
- Vibrato = pitch
- Chorus = pitch + delay
- Tremolo = volume
Control Parameters
SyncY/N
- ON: sync to BPM
- OFF: free speed in Hz
Influence Rate
RateHz
Modulation speed:
- 0.2–1 Hz: slow / ambient
- 2–5 Hz: classic vibrato
- 6–10 Hz: Fast
- 10+ Hz: Extreme
Determines the “tempo” of the vibrato
Depth%
Vibrato intensity:
- 0–20%: light
- 30–60%: musical
- 70–100%: Very noticeable
How much the pitch varies
Width%
Stereo width:
- 0%: mono
- 50%: Moderate stereo
- 100%: Wide stereo
Create:
- spatiality
- movement
Pro Tips
- High Depth → out of tune sound
- High rate → nervous effect
- High width → less mono compatible
Better to use medium depth
For musical sound:
- Average installments
- Medium Depth
- Low width
For ambient:
- Slow installments
- Width high
Quick Reference
- Sync: sync tempo
- Rate (Hz): speed
- Depth (%): intensity
- Width (%): stereo
Setup Examples
Classic vibrato (vintage)
Rates4–6 Hz
Depth30–40%
Width0–20%
Natural sound
Chorus-like stereo
Rates2–3 Hz
Depth20–30%
Width60–80%
Wide effect
Ambient vibrato
Rate0.3–0.7 Hz
Depth40–60%
Width80–100%
Slow movement
Tape wobble / lo-fi
Installmentsirregular (medium)
Depth60–80%
Widthmedium
Unstable effect