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Pigtronix Mothership 2 Analog Guitar Synthesizer Demo by Mike Hermans

Pigtronix Mothership 2 Analog Guitar Synthesizer Demo by Mike Hermans

Pigtronix

Description

The Pigtronix Mothership 2 goes light years beyond the original Mothership.

Mothership 2 is a velocity-sensitive, pitch-tracking, 3-voice analog synthesizer with oscillator hard sync and pitch modulation via portamento and CV/Expression control. Housed in a compact aluminum chassis, this state-of-the-art pedal goes light years beyond the original Mothership, delivering a user-friendly guitar synth with real-time pitch and amplitude tracking, switchable preset tunings and a devastating Sync effect that delivers new modulation effects for guitar, bass and anyone brave enough to plug in to the analog future of Pigtronix.

The dashboard of the Mothership 2 contains five custom-made, dual-concentric potentiometers and a pair of toggle switches. The top row of controls provides individual level knobs for VCO (triangle wave) and Square wave voices as well as the original Clean guitar sound and a gut-busting Sub-octave Sine wave voice that can be removed from the main mix bus and sent to its own dedicated bass amplifier when the SUB output jack is used.

The middle row of controls provides Master Volume, Glide, Fine Tune and an adjustable Dynamics function that allows the player to adjust the "feel" of the synth's amplitude tracking.

The bottom row of controls contains the three-way tuning switch with Unison, Octave Up and Interval (MAJ 3rd, 4th, 5th) presets as well as a new Sync function that slaves the VCO's triangle and square wave oscillators to the input signal, creating a pitch-locked, unison sound with complex harmonics and overtones that can be modulated.

The Sync effect found in the Mothership 2 can be dialed in to create a staggering array of unique sounds using the Sweep and Timbre controls as well the on-board Glide function to achieve modulation and pitch effects that sweep from one note to another with adjustable timing. An optional expression pedal/CV input can also be used to modulate the VCO in parallel with the onboard knobs and Glide function, creating "Sync Sweep" effects from another planet.
Pigtronix Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer Pedal
Pigtronix Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer Pedal
Pigtronix Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer Pedal

Features

  • Triangle, Square, SUB, voices
  • World's fastest pitch-tracking circuit
  • Variable amplitude tracking sensitivity
  • Glide control for Pitch Following Portamento
  • Hard Sync function with glide modulation
  • TRS Expression/TS CV input (0-5V range)
  • SUB output removes sub-octave from main output

Specs

  • Power: 18VDC operation (300mA power supply included)
  • True Bypass

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3.85

13 Reviews

69%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

A NICE ADDITION TO MY GUITAR ROOM/PANDEMIC BAND.

THE KNOBS ARE EASY TO USE AND, ADJUST THEM IS VERY EASY TO TURN WITH THE SIDE/ BOTTOM KNOB FOR FINE TUNING OF THE GUITAR EFFECTS BOX. I'VE GOT THREE PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDALS AND, I LIKE EACH ONE EQUALLY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE BECAUSE, OF THE EASE OF USING IT. I'M USING MINE FOR PRACTICE GUITAR AND, FOR MY PANDEMIC BAND ONLINE W/ MY GOOD FRIENDS AND, THEY ALSO LIKE THE PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDALS SO, IT'S A NO BRAINER FOR ME AND, MY GOOD FRIENDS WHO PLAY THE GUITAR! IT WAS A GREAT VALUE FOR THE PRICE FROM THE MUSICIANS FRIEND APP/ STORE! I HAVE TRIED MANY OTHER GUITAR PEDALS BUT, THIS PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDAL SEEMS TO BE THE BEST FOR THE MONEY! KEEP PLAYING AMERICA!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

I wouldn't buy it again but still won't trade it in.

There is a bit of a learning curve with this pedal and it isn't for everyone. You might want to demo it first. It's 18 volts so that can be a small hassle when integrating into a pedalboard if you daisy chain 9 volts. Some may get lucky though and find they can plug right into that one spot 18v slot nothing else could use. All this being said I have to leave it up to you. Go down to a guitar center that shows they have one in stocks so you can demo it. Sometimes "inventory is wrong" so keep a backup location in mind. Then come prepared to feel ignored and neglected as you search for someone to help you get the pedal out of the case. If you think you want to buy it, or they don't have a readily available 18v plug, get them moving now because they will likely dig through multiple cabinets looking for your box and adapter for a bit. It's best not to look around first so you'll have this option as they waste your time. Too many people with too much apathy have slammed those cabinets full of the next guys problem and you will now be paying the price. Bring a book if you want. I do crosswords sometimes. Really. So...in summary: no definitive answer on if to buy this but 100% sure where you shouldn't go looking for it.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio9
  2. Performances8
  3. Professional Recording7
  4. Amateur Recording4
  5. Outdoor Events / Games4
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use4
  2. Not Responsive1
  3. Poor Sound Quality1
  4. NONE SO FAR, AND, I'VE ALREADY GOT THREE PIGTRON1
  5. a lot of screechy sounds1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Responsive9
  2. Compact8
  3. Excellent Sound Quality7
  4. Good Selection Of Effects7
  5. Versatile4

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • I wouldn't buy it again but still won't trade it in.

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byErik

    fromMesa, AZ

    There is a bit of a learning curve with this pedal and it isn't for everyone. You might want to demo it first. It's 18 volts so that can be a small hassle when integrating into a pedalboard if you daisy chain 9 volts. Some may get lucky though and find they can plug right into that one spot 18v slot nothing else could use. All this being said I have to leave it up to you. Go down to a guitar center that shows they have one in stocks so you can demo it. Sometimes "inventory is wrong" so keep a backup location in mind. Then come prepared to feel ignored and neglected as you search for someone to help you get the pedal out of the case. If you think you want to buy it, or they don't have a readily available 18v plug, get them moving now because they will likely dig through multiple cabinets looking for your box and adapter for a bit. It's best not to look around first so you'll have this option as they waste your time. Too many people with too much apathy have slammed those cabinets full of the next guys problem and you will now be paying the price. Bring a book if you want. I do crosswords sometimes. Really. So...in summary: no definitive answer on if to buy this but 100% sure where you shouldn't go looking for it.

  • Quality product

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byKevin

    fromHarrisville. Wv

    Great pedal tracks well large range of effects

  • A NICE ADDITION TO MY GUITAR ROOM/PANDEMIC BAND.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJASON

    fromWEST COLUMBIA, SC

    THE KNOBS ARE EASY TO USE AND, ADJUST THEM IS VERY EASY TO TURN WITH THE SIDE/ BOTTOM KNOB FOR FINE TUNING OF THE GUITAR EFFECTS BOX. I'VE GOT THREE PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDALS AND, I LIKE EACH ONE EQUALLY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE BECAUSE, OF THE EASE OF USING IT. I'M USING MINE FOR PRACTICE GUITAR AND, FOR MY PANDEMIC BAND ONLINE W/ MY GOOD FRIENDS AND, THEY ALSO LIKE THE PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDALS SO, IT'S A NO BRAINER FOR ME AND, MY GOOD FRIENDS WHO PLAY THE GUITAR! IT WAS A GREAT VALUE FOR THE PRICE FROM THE MUSICIANS FRIEND APP/ STORE! I HAVE TRIED MANY OTHER GUITAR PEDALS BUT, THIS PIGTRONIX GUITAR PEDAL SEEMS TO BE THE BEST FOR THE MONEY! KEEP PLAYING AMERICA!

  • Adequate synth

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byRobert

    fromBoise, ID

    Can't save any sound, very screechy most of the settings otherwise you can get some great sounds out of this with patience...

  • Great with a dirt pedal after

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byChris

    fromBay Area

    This thing is almost useless on its own. The controls are hard to use, it is 18V (does come with its own wall wort,) and is not very usable on its own. Where it shines is going into a heavy distortion pedal. Pair this thing with an HM-2W or something else with lots of hard clipping with a high clean blend and it puts out massive sludgy tones. It is fun to use on its own for some velcro fuzz that does not sound like a bigmuff or fuzz face, but the real use is going into other things.

  • Great little guitar synth

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byKevin B

    fromDenver CO

    Love the sub Octave tone, the response to pitch changes is excellent There are a lot of tones you can get out of this device, I am very happy to have one in my rig.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromNYC, NY

    Does this pedal come with a power supply?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes