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Walrus Audio DFX-1 percussion processing unit in black with audio effects controls

Brand: Walrus Audio

Walrus Audio DFX-1 Percussion Processing Unit, Black

SKU: 900-1099
Sale price  $1,249.00 (2% off RRP)
Regular price  RRP $1,279.00
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Description

The Walrus Audio DFX-1 Drum Effects Processor is a versatile studio-grade multi-effects unit designed to bring greater impact, depth, and character to acoustic drums and percussion. Developed in collaboration with Aaron Sterling, it delivers professional sound-shaping capabilities for everything from polished studio recordings to bold, heavily processed drum tones, making it a powerful addition to modern recording and live sound setups.

  • Studio-grade drum multi-effects processor developed in collaboration with Aaron Sterling
  • High-performance microphone preamp with +48V phantom power
  • VCA compression modeled after the API 2500 for punch and mix cohesion
  • FET compression inspired by the 1176 for fast, gritty dynamics
  • Vintage and Modern delay modes for warm or clear repeats
  • Spring and Plate reverb modes for classic and polished ambience
  • Asymmetrical tube-like saturation for enhanced harmonic character
  • Adjustable noise gate with threshold, hold, and release controls
  • Tilt-style EQ for intuitive tonal shaping
  • Additional EQ controls with low-pass, high-pass, and sweepable mid-frequency bands
  • Flexible FX loop for integrating external pedals and outboard equipment
  • Selectable effect order with Forward and Reverse routing configurations
  • Adjustable FX loop placement within the processing chain
  • Three onboard performance pads for bypass, preset selection, and tap tempo
  • Up to 128 presets accessible through the preset menu and MIDI
  • Tap tempo with selectable quarter, quarter-triplet, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted-eighth note divisions
  • XLR balanced microphone input with +48V phantom power
  • Balanced ¼" line/instrument input with selectable sensitivity
  • Balanced XLR and ¼" outputs
  • 5-pin DIN MIDI In and Thru for clock and program control
  • USB-C connection for firmware updates
  • Global -20 dB attenuation pad
  • Includes 6 ft (1.83 m) stock power supply with worldwide adapters
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