Harmonic Tremolo
The Harmonic Tremolo effect in the Fender Tone Master Pro emulates the classic harmonic tremolo circuits found in vintage Fender amplifiers, particularly from the early 1960s. This effect splits the signal into high and low frequencies, modulating them in opposite phases to create a lush, swirling tremolo with a unique sense of movement and depth. It delivers a warm, musical modulation that stands out from standard amplitude tremolos, offering a rich, three-dimensional character ideal for both subtle texture and pronounced rhythmic effects.
Fender Model Guide
Based on the distinctive Fender Harmonic Vibrato (tremolo) circuit introduced in early 1960s brown-textured-vinyl-covered amplifiers. The effect produces alternating frequency bands that emphasize low and high frequencies.
- SPEED Adjusts tremolo effect rate.
- INTENSITY Adjusts tremolo effect depth.
- SHAPE Adjusts tremolo waveform.
- TAP DIVISION Selects the subdivision of the current tempo to use for setting the effect speed.
- MODE SWITCH Select between two historically accurate versions, the 1960 6G4 tremolo and the 1963 6G4A tremolo.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Tone Master Pro Exclusive Harmonic Tremolo
- Effect type
- Tremolo
- Real gear released
- 2023
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