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An Assortment of All-analog Effects





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Digital multi-effects units have become a standard among gigging guitarists for their all-encompassing tonal flexibility, but what if you’re after the old-school sound that only analog can provide? Enter the Morley AFX-1, an all-analog multi-effects unit that combines four classic Morley circuits into a single stompbox! Analog delay, chorus, dual-setting distortion, and switchless optical wah are all available at the click of a footswitch, with dedicated LEDs to clearly indicate which effects are currently engaged. Plus, a stereo FX loop is built into the AFX-1 between the chorus and distortion, allowing you to add even more effects to the AFX-1’s signal chain without mucking up your tone. Add in the stereo outputs and road-ready steel enclosure, and the AFX-1 is a monster of an all-in-one effects unit, purpose built for the musician who demands both modern versatility and vintage-style analog tone!





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Switchless optical wah





The core of the AFX-1 is the optical switchless wah ? an absolute Morley classic! The electro-optical design completely eradicates the scratchiness that can plague worn-down pots, keeping your tone free from unwanted noise. Plus, a switchless design allows you to switch on the wah at a moment’s notice, engaging when you step on the wah and switching to bypass when you step off. Lastly, Morley’s signature glow-in-the-dark logo on the footpad shines bright and clear ? no more missed stomps on dark stages!





All-analog dual-setting distortion





Much more than your typical analog distortion pedal, the AFX-1’s Diamond Distortion section is loaded with a massive range of tonal possibilities. Industry-standard bass, mid, and treble controls offer an impressive level of tone sculpting, but the real stars of the show are the extensive gain controls, with both a pre- and post-gain knob to dirty up your signal. What's more, the hi-gain switch kicks up the heat even further with a secondary gain section ? Sweetwater guitarists find that this 2-switch approach provides an effortless way to toggle between milder rhythm tones while reserving the all-out saturation for your leads!





Time-based tonal tools





The AFX-1 features not one, but two time-based effects to give your tone a bit of color. Crystal Chorus is a straight-ahead analog chorus in the best possible way ? lush, spacious, and swirling, taking you from a slight warble to shaking vibrato with two simple knobs. Next, the Emerald Echo gives you up to 300ms of analog delay that’s perfect for slapback or lead-enhancing ambience. Best of all, these time-based tools can be used to give your tone a massive three-dimensional quality via the AFX-1’s stereo output!





Morley AFX-1 Analog Multi-effects Pedal Features:


All-analog multi-effects unit featuring four circuits from classic Morley pedals


Switchless optical wah to give your tone a vocal-like musicality


Analog distortion with a vast array of tone-shaping controls


Lush stereo analog chorus that ranges from a seasick warble to full-on vibrato


300ms analog delay is perfect for slapback or to give your lead tones ambience


Dedicated LED for each effect for easy identification onstage


Mono and stereo outputs


Effects loop between the distortion and chorus to add more effects while keeping your signal clear


Tough steel enclosure with a sleek chrome finish


Classic Morley glow-in-the-dark logos