NAMM 2018: Chase Bliss Audio Thermea Analog Delay/Pitch Shift

At this point, I think that the guys over at Chase Bliss are messing with us. A lot of people love their nontraditional approach to guitar effect making. Yes, some of the most interesting products from recent history have come from them, but at some point they have to cross a line. Over that line lay pedals that are overpriced, complicated, and impractical. (I'm looking at you Rainbow Maker). The Thermea from Chase Bliss flirts with that line. However, the ability to convert to an analog delay saves this particular pedal from being cast in with those pedals. While a delay that can pitch shift its repeat isn't a new idea. The Thermea seems to take that idea and do what Chase Bliss does best, lets you manipulate absolutely everything. I dig the Thermea, but at the same time I am slightly confused by it.

From Effects Database:

Release: 5/31/18.

$499.

100% analog signal path with digital control / presets / midi.

Max delay time: at least 4 seconds (it likes to be under-clocked) via 4x MN3005 chipset.

Sequence mode, step mode, or normal mode for shifting through delay time intervals.

Three modulation types with three subtypes.

Glide knob for setting transition time between pitch intervals.

Slightly resonant low pass filter for repeats.

Full ramping and expression control.

Optional trails or true bypass via dip switch.

Momentary or latching bypass via dip switch. 

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