Brett Kingman | 9 years ago

http://walrusaudio.com/shop/julia/
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=walrus+audio+julia&_aid=kingman


Getting an analog Chorus/Vibrato right is harder than it looks. I can say that with a degree of authority because I've had dozens come through this room for demo and/or evaluation and very few have made it to the "Exceptional - Do Not Sell" list. I'm pleased to say that the Julia Chorus/Vibrato by Walrus Audio is one such pedal. It has warmth and sparkle, and doesn't come across as too syrupy or 'fake' sounding. It will do everything from light flange (thanks to the Lag control) through to seasick vibrato, but I have to say that its greatest trait, for me at least, is its rather lush chorusing. I own an embarrassing amount of high-end gear and I can tell you that most of it would have a hard time competing with the gorgeous swimmy chorus that Julia imparts. Great work, Walrus Audio!

Today's tools:

Guitar: Fender '65 Jazzmaster Reissue with Kinman Pickups and Staytrem hardware
Amp: Achillies Amplification (Melbourne) Blackface Deluxe Reverb Replica with 2 x Jensen G10Q Speakers (See: http://www.achilliesamps.com and
https://www.facebook.com/Achilliesamps)
Extra effects: -
Cables: Providence
Power Supply: Voodoo Lab MONDO
Mic: Shure SM57 (amp) Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: Canon 60D (me) and Sony HDR CX190 (pedal)
Soundcard: AVID Mbox Pro 3
Computer: Apple iMac 27" i7 3.4 GHz 16 GB RAM
Software: Pro Tools 12.4, Waves CLA Guitars (slight comp over input track), Waves L3-16 Limiter (to keep levels in check at output), Apple Final Cut Pro X (video editing and Youtube compression).