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The Artifakt Lo-fi Elements is the ultimate effects pedal for crafting a nostalgic lo-fi tone. This first-of-its-kind pedal packs all the hazy, scratchy and wobbly sounds that define the lo-fi genre into one compact unit. Like a mega-delay or reverb, the Artifakt is a one-stop shop for old vinyl replication, tape modulation, bit crushing, sample rate reduction, dark reverb and more. Source Audio dedicated years to meticulously honing each effect and engineering an intuitive interface that puts the full range of lo-fi possibilities at your feet.

Vintage Radio to Vinyl Crackle

Twisting the Artifakt's selector knob transports you through sonic eras, engaging a new lo-fi effect with each stop. The Radio effect emulates a vintage radio signal with static and frequency filtering. The Tape engine mimics vintage tape machines with compression, flutter and pitch changes for slapback, chorus and tape saturation. The μVerb recreates the primitive reverb of 8-bit gaming systems. The Crush effect manipulates bit depth and sample rate, sculpted by a Moog-style filter. The Ladder filter offers envelope and LFO control for classic filter sweeps. Vinyl faithfully reproduces the pops and crackles of records. Glitch captures and manipulates fragments of your playing for random rhythms and pitches.

Dial in Vintage Radio Charm

Rotate the effect selector to Radio for crackling, nostalgic tones where static and noise evoke vintage radio character. Struggle to dial in a signal or embrace the imperfections of yesteryear's technology.

Conjure Vintage Tape Machines

Select Tape to blend compression, overdrive, flutter and pitch modulation, invoking effects like slapback, chorus, doubling and tape saturation. Experience the warmth and character of reel-to-reel tape decks in your tone.

Primitive 8-Bit Reverb

Engage µVerb for bouncing, lo-fi echoes resembling reverb from 8-bit gaming systems. Simple yet distinctive, µVerb adds retro ambiance to your sound.

Shape Your Tone With a Ladder Filter

Inspired by the revered Moog ladder filter, Ladder offers envelope and LFO modulation control for swooping, dramatic effects. Boost frequencies to cut through the mix or sweep to create movement.

Neuro Editing Software Unlocks Limitless Potential

Pairing the Artifakt with Source Audio's Neuro 3 software elevates this already impressive pedal. Access free presets from Neuro's factory and community libraries. Neuro's editing capabilities let you blend and tweak the Artifakt's effects for unique lo-fi sounds. Save your favorites to the pedal for gig-ready tones. The Artifakt also features stereo I/O, MIDI control, dual footswitches and 128 presets.

Craft Your Signature Lo-fi Style

The Artifakt Lo-fi Elements is a lo-fi aficionado's dream. Its comprehensive suite of retro-inspired effects and deep editing options give you the tools to craft a lo-fi sound that's distinctly your own. Dial in the perfect balance of noise and nostalgia, grit and warmth. Save your signature presets for consistent tone at every show. If you want to replicate the classic lo-fi sounds of yesteryear or forge your own modern take, the Artifakt Lo-fi Elements delivers.

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  • All-in-one pedal for vintage lo-fi effects
  • Selector knob for various nostalgic soundscapes
  • Neuro 3 software for deep editing and free presets
  • Stereo I/O, MIDI control, dual footswitches, 128 presets

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Power
  • Includes 9V DC power supply - 300mA / negative tip
  • Power consumption: 200mA (1.8W)
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A cable
Controls
  • 7 different effect engines on the face of the pedal: Radio, Tape, μVerb, Crush, Ladder, Vinyl, and Glitch
  • 16 presets accessible via the pedal controls (128 presets available via MIDI)
  • Dual footswitches that engage/bypass, scroll presets, and perform a variety of other engine specific functions
  • Deep sound editing capabilities with Neuro 3, Source Audio's free effects editing and preset downloading software
  • Download sounds from Source Audio's growing library of over 10,000 factory and Neuro Community presets
  • Full MIDI control via the 3.5mm TRS MIDI in and thru jacks
  • USB-C port for connecting to Neuro 3.0, Source Audio's preset downloading and effect editing software
  • External expression control
  • Choose from active analog or true bypass
Construction
  • Brushed anodized aluminum housing
  • Pedal dimensions (LxWxH): 4.5"/11.4 x 2.75"/7 cm x 2"/5.1 cm (including knobs)
  • Pedal weight: 1 lb./.45 kg
Connectivity
  • Stereo inputs and outputs

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    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byRyan B.

    fromCalifornia, MD

    This pedal came at the perfect time for me. I stopped playing out for a while and have just been playing and recording at home. Some of my favorite effects to use for intros, interludes, and outros are those lo-fi "radio/telephone" effects. Now that I'm back out playing live, I wanted to be able to recreate some of those "studio effects" live. I found some discontinued pedals that did the "radio" thing (Penny Pedals Radio Deluxe, Ibanez LF-7 Lo-Fi Filter), but they were hard to find or too expensive for just being one-trick ponies. I looked at pedals like the Chase Bliss Generation Loss and Zvex Lo-Fi Junky, but they were based around lo-fi hip hop and didn't really do what I was looking for. The Artifakt is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I have a Line 6 HX Effects and a bunch of other pedals, but none have been able to do what the Artifakt does without using up all of their resources. I can easily dial in a convincing radio or vinyl effect and add noise or just have it be a bandpass effect with distortion and compression. That alone made me happy, but the Artifakt does SO MUCH more! Using the Neuro app and the controls on the pedal itself I've been able to make great presets for a Doubler, lush Chorus, Thru-Zero Flanging, Belton Brick Style Reverb, Slapback Delay, a Simple OD with Boost, a Q-Tron Style E-filter, a Warbly Vinyl Sound with Reverb and the option to oscillate the signal...it really is an all-in-one lo-fi multieffects unit. I've only played out with it a couple times with it so far, but a buddy of mine who plays guitar in another band heard just the radio effect and said, "What IS that?! It sounds awesome!" Apparently he was looking for the same thing. Great job, Source Audio! This ended my hunt for that "telephone effect" sound. Now I get to take these sounds out of the studio and perform them life. It definitely helps my band stand out.

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