Spaceman Effects Polaris
The Spaceman Effects Polaris is a dynamic medium-gain overdrive, and has incredibly flexible tone-shaping capabilities.
Its unique features firstly include an optional 2-pole resonant filter, and is then controllable via an expression pedal.
Designed to help you explore the outer limits of harmonic overdrive.
Polaris’ Drive control goes from just a touch of harmonics to full-tilt, live-wire overdrive.
As a result, you get on the brink of distortion while staying reactive to your instrument and dynamics.
The Polaris demos are on their website and can be seen here
Controls
The unique tone-shaping center is the heart of the Polaris’ control panel.
- Level
- Filter
- Initial
- Drive
Four out of the six controls are purely for tonal adjustments.
The Filter control is the star of the show.
This is because it is an extremely effective control with three filter options, selectable via the Depth switch.
First position is a standard, single-pole low pass filter. This adjusts the high-end content and in the middle, for instance, you’ll find a deeper 2-pole filter for serious sculpting.
Finally, and certainly far from least, is the 2 pole resonant filter for the most extreme shaping.
The Bass toggle switch offers three options and keeps your low frequencies under control.
Whether you need a tasteful bass cut or boost, or you simply want them untouched, the Polaris has you covered.
The Initial control blends in your raw, pre-filtered overdrive tone and this control, in conjunction with the Filter, allow serious tone shaping.
This is because it reintroduces the raw signal to balance more extreme Filter settings.
Expression
All three filter options are fully sweepable via the EXP jack and uses a standard TRS expression pedal.
This opens the door to inspiring movement within your overdrive tones.
In addition, Polaris is fully compatible with Mission Control for filter sweeps and dirty auto-filter effects.
About
In conclusion, these are truly artisan crafted tone devices, that spares no detail inside or out.
Polaris utilizes true bypass switching and the highest quality mechanical footswitch available. Your tone is transferred via quality open-frame Switchcraft jacks.
Open one up and firstly you’ll see an unparalleled display of craftsmanship, with immaculate hand-soldered PCBs and detailed military-spec wiring.
On top of the cast aluminum enclosure sits a durable, engraved vinyl faceplate and large jewel indicator light.
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