Eventide ModFactor Modulation Effects Pedal

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Small enough to fit on your pedalboard, the Eventide ModFactor pedal contains 27 awesome effects for the studio and stage, plus expression pedal control.

The Eventide ModFactor modulation effects pedal is a powerful multi-effects processor that provides choruses, phasers, flangers, wahs, or just about any modulation-based effect you can imagine. Even classic effects like rotaries and vibratos are included. What's more, ModFactor is fully expandable via USB, so this stompbox will never go out of style.

Dozens of Modulation Effects in One Pedal

Eventide's ModFactor is like an entire pedalboard in one. It includes dozens of modulation-based effects -- from flangers and phasers to choruses and wahs and everything in between. Begin by selecting from ten different modulation types, then use the control knobs to adjust the shape, depth, and speed of your sound. Additional control knobs are provided which control different parameters depending on which effect is selected. And with an external expression pedal, you get yet another level of user customizability.

Expandable Algorithms

Eventide ushers stompboxes into the modern age with expandable algorithms and an app store from which you can download expansion packs and other upgrades for ModFactor and other Eventide stompboxes. Just browse through Eventide's library from your computer, download your favorite patches, and upload to the pedal via USB. It's like the gift that keeps on giving.

Features:

- Expandable stompbox with modulation effects for guitar
- Over 30 onboard effects including choruses, phasers, wahs, flangers, modulation filters, rotaries, read more tremolos, vibratos, undulators, and ring modulators
- Includes memory for storing 100 user presets
- Fully upgradeable -- download new patches from Eventide and install them to your unit via USB
- Ten control knobs for dialing in effect parameters
- Tempo tap and MIDI sync functions
- Includes true analog bypass
- Equipped for mono or stereo operation
- Switchable guitar or line level inputs and outputs
- Two 1/4-inch instrument inputs (mono or stereo)
- Two 1/4-inch outputs (mono or stereo)
- Stereo 1/4-inch Aux input
- 1/4-inch jack for expression pedal
- USB Type B port
- 5-pin MIDI In and Out/Thru
- Studio quality internal audio processing
- Rugged metal footswitches
- Powered via included AC power supply
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Analog Input/Output
Input impedance: 500K ohms
Output Impedance: 470 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 10K ohms or greater

Connectors
Input 1 (mono): 1/4 inch mono phone jack
Input 2: 1/4 inch mono phone jack
Output 1 (mono): 1/4 inch mono phone jack
Output 2: 1/4 inch mono phone jack
Expression Pedal: 1/4 inch mono phone jack
Aux Switch: 1/4 inch stereo phone jack
USB: Type B Socket. Use 2.0 cables only.
MIDI In: Five pin DIN (Female)
MIDI Out/Thru: Five pin DIN (Female)
AC Adapter Jack: Power Supply included (see below)

Physical
Power: 9 VDC, 1200 mA, Tip hot (+)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.8 x 7.5 x 2.12 in.
Weight: 2.15 lbs., 1 kg

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 201-641-1200

Eventide ModFactor Modulation Pedal

The Eventide ModFactor is small enough to fit on a pedalboard or in a gigbag and introduces the heritage full-featured Eventide studio quality at an attractive price.

For nearly four decades, top players have depended on Eventide. Premier recording studios worldwide use Eventide on hit after hit. ModFactor features Eventide's 27 best modulation effects without compromising quality OR flexibility. Now, for the first time, these effects are portable AND affordable. Stompbox simple, ModFactor fits on your pedalboard or in your gigbag.

27 of Eventide's signature stereo or mono effects:
Liquid Chorus
WahWah
Q-Wah
Organic Chorus
Voc-Wah Q-Wah
Shimmer Chorus
Positive Flanger
Negative Phaser
Negative Flanger
Postive Phaser
Jet Flanger
Feedback Phaser
Thru-o Flanger
BiPhase Phaser
Standard Rotary
Lowpass ModFilter
Giant Rotary
BandPass ModFilter
Modern Vibrato
HiPass ModFilter
Vintage Vibrato
Bias Tremolo
Retro Vibrato
Opto Tremolo
Pitch Undulator
Ring (DC) Ringmod
Feedback Undulator
String (AC) Ringmod

Features

- Studio quality sound
- Software upgradeable via USB 2.0
- MIDI control via USB or MIDI in, out/thru
- Instant program change
- Real-time control with 10 knobs, MIDI, or expression pedal
- Tap tempo and MIDI clock sync
- 40 factory presets, unlimited through MIDI
- True analog bypass
- Rugged cast metal construction
- Reliable metal footswitches for instant preset access
- Mono or stereo operation
- Guitar or line level inputs and outputs

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted April 25, 2011 by a customer from me.com

"A Primo Piece of Gear!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Though I had done my homework on this pedal in order to make sure I wanted a modulation device as comprehensive as this one, what surprises me about the ModFactor is how much I like and appreciate it. I purchased a TimeFactor first, and really was wowed by that pedal. I am even more impressed by the ModFactor; the variety of sounds is astonishing, and all, in one context or another, have musical value.

Sound
The ModFactor is an excellent sounding pedal, with a wide variety of specific algorithms. I did not select '10' because the term 'best' is indicated by that. Different people expect different things from the FX pedals they use, and different pedals do sound and feel different. I like that the ModFactor is clean, clear, an effect I add to my sound.

Features
The main features are the specific algorithms the unit incorporates, the number of parameters in each algorithm that are adjustable, and the degree to which they can be adjusted. In addition, there are options for connecting an expression pedal to modulate the parameters (I have such a pedal, and it greatly enhances the unit.), as well as an external three-button switch to control the unit; both options are thoughtfully implemented. Finally, there is MIDI control of program changes -- a feature I wanted.

Ease of Use
Nice FX programs 'out of the box,' with one hundred presets in the latest units. Very easy to alter these presets read more and save them for later recall. The manual is excellent.

Quality
Though, sadly, made in China, it is a thoroughly thought-out piece of gear, and the manufacturing quality seems high. It is not the quality of other FX I own -- for example, the Neo Ventilator, which is made in Germany. However, I hold manufacturers responsible for what I consider to be this moral lapse: putting business and profits before human rights, and not supporting people's and economies that produce higher quality goods. I would be willing to pay for that, because I do not wish to support 'the race to the bottom' that is destroying Western societies. But -- so much for the 'free market' -- we purchasers seldom have the choice to do the best thing anymore. One more comment, and that is that the A/D and D/A conversion is very clean! (And as a Weiss digital converter owner, I am very picky.) That means that one does not have to worry about sound getting mangled in the conversion process. For a pedal such as this to have such high quality conversion is extraordinary -- and greatly appreciated!

Value
When you add up all you receive with this pedal, the ModFactor and the other Factor pedals are indeed an outstanding value. Here, it has earned "The Best" without question. A pedal such as this simply could not be a better value for the money.

Manufacturer Support
The Eventide forum is constantly buzzing, and answers to all questions and concerns can be had there. One fantastic feature of the unit is the USB computer port, where one can update the pedal's software as those updates become available. I have the ModFactor and TimeFactor, and uploaded the latest software with no trouble at all. From what I can see and have read, since these pedals were introduced, features, algorithms, and presets have all undergone continued refinement. Kudos to Eventide for their devotion to these products!

Musical Background:
Professional musician, classical and pop

Musical Style:
All styles
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