lightfoot labs goatkeeper price : $340.00

goatkeeper 2 (click for original gk overview) is an advanced tremolo effect with two major pieces: the analog voltage controlled amplifier (vca) section and the digital low frequency oscillator (lfo) section. the vca is simlar to one that would be found in an analog synthesizer and simply varies the amplitude of the audio with the lfo signal as the control. the digital lfo is what makes goatkeeper unique. it has eleven waveforms with five having the capability of being generated by the wave shaping function.

waveshapes/waveforms are constructed using the depth/wave knob to record the amplitude level over a period of up to six seconds. goatkeeper's expression/cv input can also be used as the source for waveshape recording. a four step sequencer multiplies the lfo's rate by either 1,2,3,4,5,6,8, or 16. a step can also be set to full amplitude or minimum amplitude. lfo rate is set by tap tempo (requiring two or more taps), the expression/cv input, or external sync input.

features:
a. capable of completely unique sounds as well as standard tremolo

b. advanced lfo
four step sequencer
skip a step by setting it to ">>"
set the step to multiply the speed by 2,3,4,5,6,8,16
set the step to minimum or maximum amplitude
wave shape/wave record function - draw an arbitrary waveform
six preset waveforms and five slots for user drawn waveforms

c. tap tempo speed control
set tempo duration from approximately 250 msec to 6 seconds
the resulting speed can then be multiplied by up to 16 times using the sequencer knobs
d. depth knob doubles as waveshaping knob when in waveshape record mode

e. expression/cv input for control over lfo rate

f. external sync input - syncs goatkeeper to an audio click track

g. 100% analog signal path

h. true bypass

i. construction and design
built using top quality parts
smaller custom 16 gauge steel enclosure with welded and ground seams
powdercoat and screenprinted graphics
laser cut lexan rear graphics panel
light-touch switches, making it suitable for tabletop use
hand built

j. machining, powdercoat, graphics printing provided by local small businesses



audio samples:
production unit clips
planet_telex
2_stage_stutter
pinched
ramped_up_rambling

prototype clips:
screechingswells
fuzz_pitched
ultra_short_staccatto
tremsample1
tremsample2
trem-doom
trem-harmony

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