GFI System Orca Delay and Skylar Reverb
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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The GFI System Skylar Reverb and Orca Delay share a powerful, yet easy to use form factor and that dishes out high quality time-based effects. Each pedal can be played in mono or stereo by using TRS cable on the input and ouput jacks. Seeing them side by side, the Skylar and Orca’s knobs and functionality are very similar, so if you learn one, the other is pretty much figured out! The 4 knobs are also switches all have multiple functions thanks to GFI’s familiar push, hold and twist commands. For example, the Orca’s 3 main parameters of Time, Repeats and Level are adjusted as normal but holding any knob down and turning (twist) adjusts secondary parameters like Wow & Flutter in Orca’s tape mode or EQ and pre-delay in Skylar’s Plate reverb mode. The 4th knob selects between the pedal’s 4 unique modes but also gets you a 4 secondary parameter when twisted or the Options and Global settings when tapped or held. Both of these menu pages aren’t super complicated and handle options such as tap tempo subdivisions in the Orca, audio path summing, and whether Tap tempo or A/B presets are the priority on the right footswitch.
Back to the modes: the Skylar is loaded with Spatium, Shimmer, Plate and Tremble (a mix of tremolo and reverb). The Orca has a mix of modulated and pitch shifted echoes with Digital, Tape, Diffuse and Ambient. The LCD display show helpful information for dialing in parameters like delay or decay time, not to mention heel and toe values when an expression pedal is used or with the onboard ramp function. Much like an expression pedal, the momentary ramp gradually changes up to 3 primary parameters as long as you hold the footswitch. A perfect example would be morphing the feedback level or increasing the reverb decay to enhance specific parts.
The GFI System Orca and Skylar get just deep enough to give you additional parameters and settings without detracting from the creative experience. If you’ve been looking for a Delay or Reverb with multi-modes and a couple presets without having to read a book first, the Orca and Skylar are just the ticket. Plus, they are built with high quality components and sound immense in stereo!
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Gear Used
Amp: Hamstead Artist 60 1x12
Guitars: Reverend Jetstream RB, Redtail Custom T, Fender Ultra Jazzmaster
Other Pedals: Greer SOMA ‘63
Recording Gear: Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD, UA OX Amp Top Box, de Lisle Amp-Speaker Switcher 4x4 Pro Plus, Royer R-121 Mic
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Cables: Sinasoid Sable & Sliver patch cables, Revelation Guitar Cables
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Andy really can brings out all the things that this pedal can do... 💯
Man, I've been learning to make guitar pedals on my own and see things like this and realize how far I still have to go. Then I hear Andy's playing and again realize how far I have to go with my playing as well. Love this channel and hope someday to have Andy rip on one of my pedals. Cheers! Keep making amazing content, sir!!!
That intro piece is wildly good!!
Yeah Alex, I also though the Intro was Exceptional. GFI is making some very Impressive gear.
I just found out about you and I’m new to
Guitar pedals and amps. I’ve watched a lot of videos from years past and you haven’t missed a beat. You are still doing the top notch presentation of gear with the passion and skill that made you well known. Some things don’t change. I look forward to all your videos.
Thanks so much, Dylan! I’m glad you’ve found the vids helpful ✌️
Now, thats a delay and a reverb for modern players, Universal Audio you can learn a little here.
And half the price 👏👏👏
Sounds darn good and controlls seems very convinient. On many pedals like that, Im pretty confused, but here it all looks very "hands on".
Yes, I agree! Secondary controls are usually hard to remember but that's not the case here since the LCD tells you what's being adjusted.
I always enjoy your inspirational demos Andy. Cool sounding pedals.
Whoah, from 12:51 onwards is what I'd call a freaking monstrous tone.
Woah !! I'm blown away by that intro!! Stellar playing as always !!👍
Thanks so much!
Mermen!
The new Reverend is sounding gooood
It was about time I got some Tron-type pickups in the mix! I really use the bass contour quite a bit with them.
Andy is the GOAT of pedal demos!
Soooo good, as always. Those are fantastic sounding too.
Is this the tempus broken into two?
Intro tune whoa 👊🏻
Ennio Morricone vibes 👊
Reminded me of the Mermen. Check ‘em out if you haven’t heard of them!
Great demo Andy
Great into Andy!
Those Black Bobbin pickups sounding real good
Really chiming now 👍🏻
Dyno mite - Yeah - good job Andy - luv it
$200 each, seems pretty good!
OK OK. You can be in my band. You gotta move to Kalamazoo though.
Awesome intro.
That #dadgadlife right? Jazzy sounds LUSH
Anyone else here that cant stop buying pedals?😂
G.A.S is real man 😭
I’m just here for the new Rev.
I’m really enjoying those new RB pickups, especially the twang with both selected!
wow! really cool
Hi Andy, bought an Orca. Totally sold with your demo. But how do i adjust heel ramping? i can only do toe adjustment. And what is “SumMono”?
Excellent
Hey Andy nice demo. Is it just me, or do these give you somewhat of a pinched, nasally high end? Seemed almost like an unintended compression. At first I thought it might just be the sound of the Reverend, but then the Tele had a bit of it too to my ears. I kinda wonder if I heard it more with the delay in use. I own a Synesthesia, which sounds great to me overall.
Amazing!!! 👏👏👏
StewMac! Representing my homeland of Athens County
Amazing!
Intro reminded me of This Will Destroy You. Post-rock shoegazey goodness.
Andy's got the toughest fingernails in the biz the way he plays 😆
Cuál es el pedal de expresión compatible para el skayler por favor dime porque ya busqué varios y ninguno le queda
The manual says 10-20K ohm Exp pedals with the tip of the 1/4” TRS jack going to the wiper. It could be that to need to switch polarity on your Exp pedal if it’s not working. I usually use a cheap M-Audio. Good luck!
Brilliant pedal. but no MIDI??? It won't work for me unfortunately.
And I JUST bought an RV-6 and DD-200
both amazing pedals
I don't think these two pedals would bump off any of my delay or reverb pedals.
How would you compare its tape mode to an El Cap?
Because if i can get just much features as el cap but with way more delay modes like dig and analog for only $200 then orca is a no brainer
That’s a great question! Both companies will have a similar tape delay sound (wow&flutter etc) but their algorithms will no doubt be unique. They both do stereo, tap and exp but Strymon also has a bit more under the hood with their secondary parameters including spring reverb and multi-head tape. This goes for any similar pedal decision: It’s all about what features are most important to you and what your budget is. Thanks!
I was trying to check out their site but it says unsecure connection? Cool pedals though. Thanks for the review Andy. (edit: Site is working again)
Probably just normal maintenance, I was on it yesterday and it was ok. Perhaps check in a few hours.
Shut up and take my money ! ! ! getting these two and the Microcosm by Hologram in June, strange thing will be happening, LOL !
That’s going to be a sweet combination! Working on the Microcosm demo shortly 👊
Great demo. Can the ramp function on the Skylar be used an an infinite hold?
GFi made in indonesian, good quality effect
Price???
$199
@@jozzh___ thanks!!
So no midi 🥺
GFI Made Indonesian🤔
Use your ears, not your Xenophobia, to decide on pedals. IMHO