Spurr has introduced the OSCIX VSM (Virtual Sound Modeler) pedal, a chorus pedal with a dedicated reverb knob for added depth.
A tribute to the 1990s, the OSCIX VSM is designed for musicians who seek to bridge the gap between vintage soul and modern versatility.
According to Spurr, the heart of the OSCIX VSM was born from a place of quiet observation: the massive, towering satellite dishes of a local Earth Station. Nestled in a wooded landscape, these silent giants from the 80s and 90s, once the gateway for international transmissions inspired the pedal’s unique aesthetic. The OSCIX captures that specific vintage essence, where technology feels alive, peaceful, and profoundly human.
The OSCIX VSM is a visual and sonic homage to the satellite TV stations of the late 20th century, capturing the industrial mystique of long-range signal reception.
The OSCIX’s virtual sound modeler (VSM) engine allows musicians to "tune in" to textures that go far beyond standard modulation. Featuring 8 unique waveforms, the pedal’s integrated display offers a visual window into the signal, reminiscent of the monitoring screens in a classic telecom hub.
The OSCIX VSM introduces the Depth + control, an expansive reverb architecture that defines the pedal’s spatial character:
Lush Ambience: The reverb can be blended with the chorus or used as a standalone atmospheric tool.
Satellite Clouds: When combined with the Shift function, the pedal generates a shimmering, ethereal halo, emulating signals drifting through the upper atmosphere.
The pedal captures nostalgic imperfection with Vibe and Warble modes. To capture the "popcorn" crackle and warm instability of old analog broadcasts:
- Vibe Mode: A single button press removes the dry signal, leaving only a haunting, organic vibration.
- Lo-Fi Textures: The Warble control introduces pitch-drifting instabilities, summoning the nostalgic charm of a faded analog transmission.
- The Warble control serves as a tribute to vintage video tapes, introducing the charming pitch instabilities and 'tracking' imperfections of a nostalgic analog broadcast.
The OSCIX VSM pedal carries a $245 street price. For more information visit spurraudio.mitiendanube.com.
