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Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:52 pm
by hazelwould
So, I whipped up this little diddy... Just looped a simple thing, and tweaked the knobbies on it.

Not a very intuitive demo, but you get some idea of the sounds.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6YFZnwfDXc[/youtube]
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:51 am
by 12XU2A3X3
dat delta function, plus a built in machine. really coo.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:00 pm
by hazelwould
12XU2A3X3 wrote:dat delta function, plus a built in machine. really coo.
Yea, the delta is cool than in the video. If its set to slow down, you tap the speed and it will slow down from that point or remember it as you bypass it.
So you can hit bypass and it will go really fast then slow down, then you shut it off and do it again, or just tap your new fast speed.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:09 am
by Midnight Rider
@hazelwould
so are you satisfied with Sonar??
Is it good in the mix...what's your impression ??
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:00 am
by penelope tree
Yeah, has anyone (else) tried one?
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:56 pm
by hazelwould
I liked it. It sounded good, and had cool features. My issue was that the more practical everyday (or live) controls were buried as secondary functions. And then you had "delta" and "duty" on top. Made no sense. Seems like the idea/designer won the victory over practicality.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:21 pm
by Jero
Forgot all about these. Think I want one.
...but lack of depth and controls over the machine...

Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:13 pm
by penelope tree
hazelwould wrote:I liked it. It sounded good, and had cool features. My issue was that the more practical everyday (or live) controls were buried as secondary functions. And then you had "delta" and "duty" on top. Made no sense. Seems like the idea/designer won the victory over practicality.
Do you just need to hold down the tap tempo to adjust the depth? I suppose it's not ideal that some settings aren't visible.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:25 am
by hazelwould
penelope tree wrote:hazelwould wrote:I liked it. It sounded good, and had cool features. My issue was that the more practical everyday (or live) controls were buried as secondary functions. And then you had "delta" and "duty" on top. Made no sense. Seems like the idea/designer won the victory over practicality.
Do you just need to hold down the tap tempo to adjust the depth? I suppose it's not ideal that the settings aren't visible.
Yea thats it... But the duty knob controls where the peak happens allowing symmetrical or asymmetrical wave shapes. Why in the world would this be a primary knob?

Instead the depth and waveshape are secondary.
I mean, in theory it doesn't sound like a deal break, but for me it was.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:46 am
by penelope tree
I get the impression that Zvex expect people to primarily use the pedal as a choppy, square wave tremolo and have tried to emphasise the more unusual features. Probably should have found space for a dedicated depth knob at least though.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:51 am
by O Drones
Just want a Vexter Machine tbh.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:48 pm
by hazelwould
I'd be cool with that. But the ability to single out the SHO booster would be cool and make it more functional. Also, EQ options would be good.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:21 pm
by oldangelmidnight
Ragged Trousers wrote:Just want a Vexter Machine tbh.
Get a Fairfield Unpleasant surprise. You can get Machine sounds and better.
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:26 pm
by skullservant
Still kind of want one of these. Seems like with the Machine built in you could have a super small board if you wanted it
Re: Zvex Sonar Demo
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:45 pm
by Bellyheart
I had one and loved it. Best coolest tremolo. I think Zach just likes to change people's minds about how the guitarist interacts with the pedal. I do see how depth taking a few seconds to access might be obnoxious to some, but it's great that you can control where the on:off with a knob. Pretty different feature. Also the fact that you can basically create so many different waves since you control the on ramp and off ramp and the ratio is insane! It's so unique. Also the speed up and down is cool. Especially, when you tap a tempo and it reset and then tap a tempo and it resets and then tap a tempo and then it resets. You really could make some different and interesting music out of it.
Only reason i don't have it anymore is because some offered a Gnome for it and we all know why we're here. I do intend on getting one again doe.