Uni-Verse Vibe
The Shin-ei Uni-Vibe is a classic modulation pedal originally designed in the late 1960s, renowned for its unique phaser/vibrato effect that emulates the sound of a rotating speaker. It features a four-stage phase-shifting circuit and offers two modes: chorus (a lush, swirling phase effect) and vibrato (a pitch-modulated, warbling sound). The Uni-Vibe is celebrated for its warm, organic modulation and was famously used by guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Robin Trower, making it a staple for psychedelic and classic rock tones.
Fender Model Guide
Combines phase modulation and subtle pitch movement to create a pulsing, liquid texture that responds naturally to playing dynamics.
- SPEED Adjusts overall effect speed.
- INTENSITY Adjusts overall effect depth.
- VOLUME Adjusts overall effect loudness.
- TAP DIVISION Selects the subdivision of the current tempo to use for setting the effect speed.
- MODE SWITCH (VINTAGE/MODERN) Selects between darker (Vintage) and brighter (Modern) tones.
- MODE SWITCH (CHORUS/VIBRATO) Selects between lush Chorus and pitch-modulated Vibrato modes.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Shin-ei Uni-Vibe
- Effect type
- Vibrato, Phaser
- Real gear released
- 1968
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