The Qi Etherealizer (pronounced “chee ethereal-izer”) is a versatile stereo multi-effects pedal developed in collaboration with Yvette Young, renowned for her fingerstyle playing, innovative use of guitar pedals, and leadership in the math-rock band Covet. The pedal combines reverb, chorus, delay, and granular effects into a creative tool designed for musicians exploring rich textures, evolving atmospheres, and ambient tones.
Named after the vital life energy that flows through living things, the Qi Etherealizer captures Yvette’s artistic vision and integrates it with cutting-edge technology to deliver immersive and magical sounds. Whether you want cascading delays, glitchy granular effects, or expansive reverb, the Qi opens up a playground for dynamic sound design.
Key Features
- Stereo Multi-Effects: Includes reverb, chorus, delay, and granular effects.
- Collaborative Design: Created with Yvette Young, inspired by her unique playing style and creative vision.
- Modes for Creative Freedom:
- Series mode feeds effects into one another for evolving textures.
- Parallel mode runs effects independently for custom blends.
- Chorus: Offers Tri Chorus and Stereo Chorus for rich modulation.
- Delay: Clean digital delay with up to 2 seconds of repeats.
- Granular Effects:
- Grain Cloud: Random grain samples for glitchy textures, density adjustable via the X knob.
- Phrase Sample: Rhythmic grains triggered by peaks in your playing, tempo-adjustable.
- Playback Modes: Normal, Double-Speed (+1 octave), Half-Speed (-1 octave), Reverse, and Random.
- Global Controls:
- Space: Lush reverb from intimate rooms to vast dreamscapes.
- Tone: Synth-style low-pass filter for shaping output.
- Mix/Dry: Blend effects seamlessly into your dry signal.
- MIDI and USB-C Support:
- TRS MIDI ⅛” in and thru ports for parameter control and up to 127 presets.
- Save three onboard presets plus live mode.
- USB-C for future firmware updates.
- High-Quality Audio: Powered by Walrus Audio’s proprietary MDSP chip for high headroom, better audio quality, and low noise.
- Design and Build: Available in a Terracotta finish featuring original artwork by Yvette Young or a matte black finish.
Specifications
- Inputs/Outputs: Stereo input/output (TRS).
- Power Requirement: 9V DC, 300mA.
- Build: Designed and assembled in the USA.
The Qi Etherealizer invites guitarists and musicians into a creative journey, offering innovative features and a gorgeous design for crafting dreamlike soundscapes.
