Walrus Audio Eras

A versatile high-gain distortion with five selectable modes, the Walrus Audio Eras is also excellent for bass guitar. Each mode differs in compression, bass response, clipping type and gain level. As a result, this pedal lends itself perfectly to a variety of heavy music styles, from rock to metal.

The pedal features six knobs that allow you to adjust the distortion completely to your own taste. In addition to the familiar gain and volume knobs, there are active bass and treble controls for precise tone shaping. What really sets the Eras apart is the blend button: this lets you mix the dry signal with the distortion. This provides extra definition and makes it easy to combine the pedal with other drive pedals. For bass guitar, this is a big plus because you can keep the original low foundation while still adding solid distortion.

The mode button switches between five different distortion characters. Each mode has its own combination of compression, bass response, clipping and gain:

• Mode 1: Light mid-cut, LED hard-clipping - tight and direct, ideal for palm muting

• Mode 2: Light mid-cut, silicon hard-clipping - smoother with added compression

• Mode 3: Light mid-cut, combined LED/silicon hard-clipping - rich sound with extra sustain

• Mode 4: Deep mid-cut, LED hard-clipping - scooped and tight

• Mode 5: Deep mid-cut, silicon hard-clipping - warm, full and rhythmic

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 6.6 x 12.2 x 5.6 cm (W x D x H)

• Power consumption: 100 mA

• Operates on a standard 9v adapter (center negative), not included