Totally Wycked Audio TK-02 Triskelion

• Fabricant : Totally Wycked Audio
• Modèle : TK-02 Triskelion
• Catégorie : Effets guitare divers
• Fiche créée le : 29/10/2015

2nd version of the Triskelion effect pedal that uses vintage Synth technology to re-shape the harmonic structure of the input signal, adding punch, clarity and depth to any guitar tone.

specially designed filter can create glassy clean tones, boost midrange for throaty solos, or tune your rig to any room for a wall of singing, resonant feedback

circuit is based on the uber-rare Systech Harmonic Energizer

The Triskelion is basically a single-band parametric EQ with optional Gain (level) boost. The secret to its special sauce is how the selected frequency and “Q” (width of the boosted frequency peak) of the filter will affect the interaction between your guitar and amp. 

Energy – Controls the Peak, or “Q” of the selected filter frequency. CCW settings will generate a wide; smoothe; less intense Peak for the filter, while CW settings will create a very sharp, intense Peak, allowing the selected frequency to jump out aggressively. Maximum boost is +22 dB @ 155 Hz; +16 dB @ 1 kHz or +16 dB @ 1.55 kHz

Variant Mass – Controls the frequency to be boosted. Control range is 155 Hz (CCW) to 1.55 kHz (CW) in Classic setting or 220 Hz (CCW) to 2.1 kHz (CW) in Modern setting. 

Amplitude – When engaged, controls output level of Triskelion. Maximum output is +47 dB (CW). However, actual amount of Boost is frequency-dependent, and will vary depending on where VM and Energy controls are set.

HP Switch – When engaged cuts 155 Hz by -20 dB, effectively extending the high-frequency range of the pedal.

Amplitude Engage Switch – Turns Gain off/on, allowing Triskelion to be used as a straight EQ or EQ with Level Boost.

EXP Jack – Allows user to control VM setting using an external expression pedal. Recommended Expression pedal is a Roland/Boss EV-5. 

Power – Triskelion can run off a standard 9-Volt battery or 9-Volt DC adaptor with tip-negative polarity. Current draw ranges from 80-100 mA, depending on control settings. We recommend our PA-9 Power-All or similar device for clean, consistent power.

INTERNAL CONTROLS - 

Classic/Modern Switch – Selects between the original Triskelion frequency range of 155 Hz – 1.55 kHz, and a Modern range with a slightly attenuated low-end (220 Hz – 2.1 kHz) for a smoother, more wah-like sweep when using an EXP pedal.

Gain Select Switch – The original Triskelion circuit had so much Gain that it would actually clip, pummeling the front-end of anything it was plugged into. The Classic setting features the original Gain structure, while the Modern setting reduces Gain by -9 dB, creating a slightly more polite pedal that won’t destroy your amp.

EXP Offset Trimmer - Adjusts Triskelion’s response to optimize performance with a variety of Expression pedals.

The following changes/upgrades have been added to the Triskelion Mk II that were not present on the TK-01 – 

• Footswitch control of Gain Engage
• S3™ “Shortest Send Switching™” – a relay-based true bypass switching that defaults to bypass if power is lost
• HP switch for extended frequency range
• Gain Select Switch – selects between original or attenuated Gain Level
• Classic/Modern Switch – selects between two different frequency ranges for additional tonal options.
• Smaller, pedalboard-friendly chassis (Hammond 1590 size)
• Lower price