Marigold
This is the Marigold from Lantern Manufacturing.
The Marigold is a “daydream” phaser, capable of a multitude of unique effects from standard phasing, inverted phasing, phase shift vibrato, stair-stepped modulation, and tones ranging from classic to modern. Try it with a gain pedal of your choice before it in the signal chain to really push what the Marigold can do.
The Marigold uses OTA technology to achieve its phase shifting effects, modulated by an exponentiated triangle LFO when in standard mode, and a stair-step patterned exponentiated triangle LFO when in Steps mode, with cycle times ranging from roughly 15 seconds per cycle at its slowest, and around 200msec (5 times per second) at its quickest. The Marigold also features a unique “soft turn” rotary-like selector for its Stages and Paths controls, which allow you to create unique combinations of phase shifting and feedback not often heard in other phaser effects.
This pedal uses a standard 9VDC center negative power supply (no batteries), drawing roughly 30mA during operation (initial power up may require more current). Power is required to pass signal, even when in bypass (a la Boss-style pedals). The controls are as follows:
Mix: controls the balance of the dry signal (fully counterclockwise) and phase shifted signal (fully clockwise). Phase shift “vibrato” or Uni-Vibe-like sounds can be achieved by turning the knob to the right.
Stages: controls the selection of the number of phase shifted stages to be employed utilizing a “soft turn” rotary-like selector. Stages may be chosen between 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 stages, with each incremental selection increasing the number of notches in the phase shifted signal. Classic phaser tones can be achieved by selecting lower phase shift stages, while increasing the number of phase shift stages will “modernize” the sound, adding complexity.
Path: controls the selection of the number of stages to be regenerated or fed back to the beginning of the phase shifted signal utilizing a “soft turn” rotary-like selector. Stages may be chosen between 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 stages. Selecting between even or odd-numbered feedback stages in relation to the phase shift stage will create differing resonances, allowing for “through zero”-like tones. Unlike conventional phasers, where the feedback path is taken from the end of the phase shifted signal, the Marigold also allows you to select feedback stages from earlier in the phase shifted signal than the phase stage selection, which can create unique, hollowed-out resonances or “degeneration”.
Rate: controls the rate of the phasing effect. The speed of the effect increases as you turn the knob to the right.
Depth: controls the depth of the phasing effect. The effect deepens as you turn the knob to the right.
Regen: controls the amount of feedback for the phaser. Turning the knob to the right will increase feedback.
Steps: a footswitch that, when engaged, will put the standard triangle LFO under the control of a 32:1 square wave sample & hold circuit, giving the modulation a stair-step pattern. This can help create faux arpeggiation, ring mod-like tones, and atmospheric stutters depending on how you have the other controls set. The LED will be red when the Marigold is in standard mode, and blue while in Steps mode.
Enjoy!
