The Lüm is a limited edition texture experiment from Walrus Audio, available in only 600 units worldwide. Combining elements of the Slö Reverb, Lore Reverse Reverb, and Fable Granular Generator, the Lüm transforms your instrument into lush, shifting textures that blur the line between instrument and ambient sound design.
Key Features
Unique Sound Engines
- Mode I – Grain Cloud: A grain cloud with dual granular taps reading from a feedback delay line.
- Mode II – Grain Verb: Dual granular taps from the delay memory of a reverb algorithm tank — as if the grains took a bath in reverb.
- Mode III – Forward Reverse Verb: A forward reverb algorithm running into a reverse reverb algorithm.
Expressive Controls
- X-Knob: Controls special parameters unique to each mode.
- Moment Control: Automate any of the five knobs by holding the Moment switch to glide to a defined target.
- Ramp Time: Adjustable glide time (10ms, 1000ms, 5000ms) via the Mode toggle and bypass switch.
- Stretch Parameter: Adjusts sample rate from 0.5x to 2x, stretching time and interacting with grain size, reverb decay, and filter tone.
Controls & Connections
- Decay, Filter, Mix, X, Stretch
- 3-way mini-toggle: Mode 1–3, Ramp 1–3
- 1x Input ¼” Jack (TS), 1x Output ¼” Jack (TS)
- Footswitches: Bypass on/off, Moment
- Buffered Bypass
Design
- Muted blue matte finish with original artwork by Emily Ursä
- Measurements (D x W x H): 12.2 x 6.6 x 3.6 cm
- Weight: 0.35 kg
- Power requirements: 9VDC (100mA minimum, power supply not included)
- Designed and assembled in the USA
With its granular engines, lush reverbs, and experimental controls, the Lüm is a one-of-a-kind pedal that redefines what’s possible in texture and sound design.
