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Pitch shifting repeats up or down in semitone steps creates tempo-synced arpeggios and alien organ sounds. Three pitch and frequency shifting algorithms are integrated into the feedback loop. The two delay channels can be arranged in series, parallel or ping pong. The left and right delay times can be set as a ratio, so a single knob changes both in sync. A tone control sweeps from dark analog-style repeats to digital clarity and emphasizes the attack at higher settings. Knob responses are carefully tuned for exploration of self-oscillation and feedback on the verge of blowing up. The feedback control has infinite repeats at 3 o’clock and chaotic, textured feedback loops at higher levels. Three delay ranges allow you to precisely dial in resonant feedback and instantly change delay time with rhythmic shifts. Forward or reverse delay can be shifted once or have continuously shifted repeats. The Raster is a 1600 ms digital delay with a pitch and frequency shifter integrated into the feedback path.
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Red Panda has updated it with longer delay time, modulation, presets, MIDI, and stereo, in a smaller enclosure that measures 3 inches wide with all jacks on top. The original Raster was released in 2015. The Red Panda Raster 2 is a digital delay pedal that delivers a wide range of sounds including harmonizing delays, micro pitch shifting, phase-shifted repeats, arpeggios, alien textures, chaotic self-oscillation, and continuously evolving soundscapes.
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Other new features include Modulation, Presets, Midi compatibility and a slightly smaller enclosure with top-mounted in and out. The ingenious folks at Red Panda released a new version of their flagship pitch-shifting delay Raster at Summer NAMM 2021 and it looks… intense!Ĭompared to the original, at first sight, we can see a slew of new knobs and toggle switches, while the press release highlights invisible new features like a stereo path and a more than doubled delay time (from 750ms to 1600ms).