Frequency Splitters
Frequency splitter pedals divide your signal into separate bands so you can process lows, mids and highs independently. This opens up creative parallel paths, such as running fuzz only on the low end or modulation just on the top. Our Frequency Splitters category features the KMA Audio Machines Tyler Deluxe – Frequency Splitter, a powerful tool for building complex, studio-style tones on a pedalboard.
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Frequency Splitters – Frequently Asked Questions
What does a frequency splitter pedal do?
A frequency splitter takes your input signal and splits it into two or more bands based on frequency, typically lows and highs or lows/mids/highs. You can then send each band to different effects or outputs before recombining them. This lets you keep, for example, a tight low end while heavily distorting or modulating the mid and high frequencies.
Why would I use a frequency splitter instead of a standard pedal chain?
In a normal pedal chain, every effect processes the entire frequency range. A frequency splitter allows much more precise control. With a pedal like the KMA Tyler Deluxe you can keep your low end clean and punchy while adding fuzz to the mids and delays to the highs, or create parallel paths where different parts of your tone behave very differently but still sum coherently.
How do I integrate a frequency splitter into my board?
A common approach is to place the frequency splitter early in the chain, then route each band to its own set of pedals before bringing them back together. For example, you might send the low band through compression only, the mids through overdrive and the highs through chorus and delay. The Tyler Deluxe offers flexible routing options to make this kind of setup straightforward.
Is a frequency splitter useful for bass and other instruments?
Yes. Bassists can use a frequency splitter to keep the low fundamentals clear while adding drive and effects to higher frequencies, avoiding mud. Synth players and studio users can also benefit from band-splitting, treating different parts of the spectrum with different effects chains for more complex textures.
Do I need special cables or extra gear?
You will need enough patch cables and, in some setups, additional loop switchers or mixers to manage parallel paths. Many players start by using the send/return paths on a pedal like the KMA Tyler Deluxe itself, then expand as they refine their routing ideas.
