Old Blood Noise Endeavors Parting Glitch Delay/Reverb/Modulation Effects Pedal - Black

Developed in collaboration with harpist Emily Hopkins, the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Parting pedal is a creative effects instrument designed for players who want movement, unpredictability and texture baked directly into their sound. Blending glitch delay, signal crushing, reverb smearing and modulation, Parting creates evolving sonic environments that shift organically as you play. A central control lets you dissolve or reverse your signal, while surrounding parameters shape modulation behavior and chance-based delay events. From ambient soundscapes and experimental scoring to rhythmic glitch patterns and expressive live manipulation, Parting offers a distinctive approach to modern effects design.

Chance-Based Glitch Delay and Reverb Smear

At the core of Parting is a delay engine driven by controlled randomness. Adjustable buffer timing, glitch probability and reverb smear allow notes to fracture, repeat or bloom unpredictably while still remaining musically usable. These elements interact dynamically, creating textures that feel alive rather than looped or static. Whether used subtly for atmosphere or pushed into extreme signal destruction, the glitch delay adds motion and depth that responds to performance rather than repeating patterns.

Modulation That Shapes Motion and Instability

Parting’s modulation section offers detailed control over rate, depth and shape, allowing players to dial in anything from gentle movement to warped, unstable modulation. When combined with the pedal’s delay and reverb behavior, modulation becomes part of the overall signal flow rather than a standalone effect. This makes Parting especially effective for evolving pads, rhythmic textures, bowed or plucked instruments and expressive lead lines that benefit from constant motion.

Flexible Control for Modern Rigs and Performance

Stereo inputs and outputs support mono, stereo or mono-in-stereo-out setups, making Parting easy to integrate into pedalboards, synth rigs and studio workflows. Expression and MIDI control provide access to every parameter, while MIDI clock sync and onboard presets support repeatable performance and tempo-based effects. Finally, an auxiliary footswitch expands control for tap tempo, half-speed clocking or preset changes, keeping hands free during live use.

Emily Hopkins: Redefining Classical Music Through Technology

Based in Long Island, New York, Emily Hopkins is an experimental harpist and composer known for blending classical technique with effects, synthesis and modern signal processing. Through her widely followed YouTube channel “emilyharpist,” she explores unconventional sounds, gear-driven creativity and new approaches to performance. That spirit of curiosity directly shaped Parting’s interactive design, where chance, movement and imperfection become musical tools rather than obstacles. The pedal reflects Emily’s belief that instruments should invite discovery, reward experimentation and evolve alongside the player. Whether shaping ambient textures, glitch-driven rhythms or expressive melodic passages on guitar, harp or synths, the Parting pedal is designed to feel less like an effect and more like an extension of your instrument itself.