Wizards & Waves: Two Canadian Modulation Pedals to Freak Out About

Written By Kevin Vansteenkiste
 
 

Guest post by Steve Baric

You want movement in your mix? You don’t need a plugin. You need smarter pedals. These two entries from the Great Canadian Pedalboard 2025 offer deeply controllable, analog-inspired modulation, built by Canadian boutique pros.

Whether you're layering ambient intros, adding motion to your clean channel, or modulating your gain chain for wild effects, this duo delivers.

Echorus by Jonny Rock Gear

Part optical chorus, part fast analog delay, all vibe.

The Echorus blends slapback delay with subtle-to-deep modulation via optical circuitry perfect for studio textures or live movement.

  • Kill dry toggle = instant full-wet weirdness

  • 30–55ms delay = bouncy, analog feel

  • Pair it with dirt for lo-fi glory, or run clean for classic shimmer

This one sounds amazing running into amp sims, cab IRs, or reverb-heavy chains.

Tremolo Wizard by Roy Electronics

The Tremolo Wizard isn’t vintage amp trem. This is tremolo reimagined.

  • 16 waveforms (in separate Apprentice/Wizard sets)

  • Lag and Depth for rhythmic control

  • Multiplier switch lets you double or halve speed

  • Tap tempo + momentary bypass = live control dream

Layer it before delay for stuttered ambiance, after fuzz for gated pulses, or pair with synths/loops for dynamic mod-style sequencing.

Final Thoughts

Chorus and tremolo aren’t just filler. They’re tone shapers. These two pedals make modulation musical again, with player-first controls, studio-friendly voicing, and Canadian-born creativity baked in.

 

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Kevin Vansteenkiste
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