Timeless Stompboxes of Red Witch's Apothecary Series: Crafted for a Legacy Worth Sharing
Amplified Elegance: Red Witch's Apothecary Series
Red Witch's Apothecary Series is here, offering a ravishing assortment of guitar effects pedals that scream "artistry" with their color-coded aluminum controls and floral aesthetic. Ben Fulton, the Claude Monet of pedal design, is the mastermind behind these stunners. They don't just look good; they sound fantastic and are built like tanks.
The Apothecary Series consists of the Euphorium Fuzz, Epiphamous Drive, Invidium Phaser, Cynosium Modulated Delay, and the Plurious Chorus pedal, all available now straight from Red Witch or exclusively via Sweetwater. Fulton is thrilled about their durability and sound quality.
"These pedals are a sight for sore ears, and they can take a beating," says Fulton. The Cynosium footswitch alone is designed to last a whopping 100,000 cycles, and you'll find Neutrik sockets throughout for enhanced reliability.
While the majority of stompbox switches guarantee up to 30,000 cycles, the Apothecary series switches move the ante, aiming for durability that'll outlive you! Fulton designs these pedals to become treasured heirlooms, passed down through generations.
Each pedal in the Apothecary Series boasts a similar four-knob enclosure and one or two toggle switches for changing modes and voicings. They share the DNA of Red Witch's classics, harking back to Fulton's renowned masterpieces.
Consider the Invidium Phaser, the successor to the Moon Phaser, a discontinued favorite. This FET-driven analog phaser features the "tremophase" mode combining amplitude modulation with phase-shifting, and a two-stage phaser. The Cosmos dial controls the phaser's "shimmery" or "throbby" behavior, while the Regen feeds some phased signal back into the phaser for more intense and resonant modulation.
The Euphorium Fuzz is a two-circuit silicon fuzz pedal with the Bliss mode placing the circuits in series for diverse, genie-smokin' fuzz tones, from Jimmy Page's germanium super-saturated fuzz to a more subtle, sun-worn Zeppelin sound.
The Epiphanous Drive is an ode to Led Zeppelin, offering a clean, natural Plexi-inspired overdrive with customizable frequencies through the Bite and Body EQ switches and the Heaven preset option. It's stackable for doubling down on your tone.
The Cynosium Modulated Delay takes inspiration from classic tape echos, meticulously fine-tuned for a nuanced, wobbly feel inspired by iconic players who twisted the tape echo knobs. With a stunning 2000ms delay time, it's the extended tape echo paradigm reincarnated for modern guitarists.
Finally, the Plurious Chorus Vibrato pays homage to Andy Summers' beloved Empress Chorus, featuring an analog chorus with 2048 stages for quieter operation. This bad boy offers a subtle, wilder chorus experience than common analog chorus pedals, embodying everything we've come to expect from Red Witch.
Quality doesn't come cheap, but these are worth every penny with their lifetime warranty. If heirloom pedals are your thing, these Red Witch beauties might just be for you.
The Apothecary Series, encompassing the Euphorium Fuzz, Epiphanous Drive, Invidium Phaser, Cynosium Modulated Delay, and the Plurious Chorus pedal, not only boasts stunning designs reminiscent of Red Witch's classics but also delivers music that rivals any symphony.
Immerse yourself in the Epiphanous Drive, an overdrive inspired by Led Zeppelin, or explore the Euphorium Fuzz for a range of fuzz tones, from Jimmy Page-esque super-saturated fuzz to a more subtle, vintage Zeppelin sound – each offering an entrancing blend of entertainment and music.
