Just want to add my $.02 – as a happy owner of 2 H9 pedels ( Max+Standard) and one who is wanting an authentic univibe sound , I really don’t want to drop another $300+ to get “that sound”.
Heres the Challenge ….
Having read up on the original Univibe and having an understanding of both analog electronics (BSEE by degree) and DSP programming ( many years a coder and having managed a team of DSP coders) I realize the difficult engineering task it is to emulate the unique analog circuitry of a univibe in the digital domain. In fact, all of the currently manufactured “best of breed” univibes are ALL analog. (Note: The only decent, but not considered best of breed DSP/digital one that I have found is the one by TC)
From what I have observed EVENTIDE == Studio quality – best in breed effects .
Speculation …
My guess is that the R&D team has worked on and/or is working on it, but that the powers that decide what becomes a product have not been happy with the results and that it is still under development.
Finally I realize that all high tech companies never disclose what is in the development pipepline – legal departments never allow it 🙂
Ever Hopeful …
Having said all of that, I am sitting on the fence waiting hopeing that at the NAAM show that is in 2 weeks, EVENTIDE will make all of us insanely happy with an annoucement or I will have to go by one of the best in breed pedals while I continue to wait….
Thanks for letting me get this off of my chest 🙂
