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Origin Effects MAGMA57

Introducing the MAGMA57

The MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato and Drive pedal 
accurately captures the legendary overdrive 
and pitch-shifting vibrato effect found in vintage 
Magnatone

®

 amps. 

MAGMA57 houses a complete valve amp-style 
signal path, built on the same platform as our 
ground-breaking RevivalDRIVE. We’ve used 
all-analogue components to recreate this unique 

amplifier at circuit level, complete with its sought-

after vibrato effect. Inspired by the original 
Magnatone

®

 amps, the pedal’s amp circuitry 

delivers complex clean and overdriven tones 
dripping with vintage vibe. 

We’ve also added a three-way Blend switch that 
combines the vibrato’s wet and dry signals in 
different ways to deliver three distinct modulation 
modes: pure Magnatone

®

 pitch modulation, Uni-

Vibe-style phasing and a unique chorus effect, 
as well as a range of modern features like tap 
tempo, rhythmic subdivisions and effects switcher 
integration.  

Finally, the powerful Post-Drive EQ section will 
make sure that the MAGMA57’s stunning range of 
tones sound their best whether it’s plugged into an 

amp, flat-response power amp, mixer or recording 

interface. 

Key features

•  Complete valve amp-style signal path recreated 

in all-analogue electronics 

•  True two-stage pitch-shifting vibrato, as found in 

the Magnatone

®

 260/280 

•  Switchable blend modes to combine wet and dry 

signals in- and out-of-phase 

•  Powerful tone-shaping Post-Drive EQ 

•  Footswitch input for tap tempo and effects 

switcher integration 

•  High-current, low-noise electronics 

•  High-quality buffered bypass 

• 

Advanced power supply filtering and protection 

•  Premium components throughout 

•  Designed and built in England

Summary of Contents for MAGMA57

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Version 1 3...

Page 2: ...s Limited reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation Origin Effects Limited cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising di...

Page 3: ...AGMA57 s vibrato effect 5 The MAGMA57 s amp circuitry 5 Connecting the MAGMA57 6 Main controls 7 POST DRIVE EQ controls 9 Example settings 11 Appendix A Physical specification 12 Appendix B Performanc...

Page 4: ...ree distinct modulation modes pure Magnatone pitch modulation Uni Vibe style phasing and a unique chorus effect as well as a range of modern features like tap tempo rhythmic subdivisions and effects s...

Page 5: ...its design We also decided to include a 180 out of phase mode which recreates the effect of bridging the Magnatone s normal and vibrato channels which are out of phase with each other together Combin...

Page 6: ...he following parameters Tap tempo Remotely sets the speed of the modulation effect The F SWITCH input detects tap rate by sensing the time between any two taps pulses The rate you set will then be mul...

Page 7: ...clean sounds or turn it up for more overdrive TONE Turn the TONE knob clockwise for a brighter sound Turn counter clockwise to tame highs The MAGMA57 s tone control reflects the unusual design of the...

Page 8: ...multiplied according to the setting of the MULTI switch The X1 X2 and X3 settings can be thought of as quarter note eighth note and triplet modes respectively INTENSITY The INTENSITY knob controls the...

Page 9: ...style amp EQ1 applies a low pass filter to roll off excessive highs Use this setting when plugging into a bright voiced guitar amp EQ2 Voiced for connecting to a Marshall style amp EQ2 applies a high...

Page 10: ...ideal tone with the main controls Please note the ADJ control is not active when the POST DRIVE EQ switch is in the P AMP position Step 2 Fine tune the POST DRIVE EQ with the ADJ control AMPLIFIER OR...

Page 11: ...solos Switch the BLEND to 0 for instant 60s Uni Vibe sounds and use a tap tempo footswitch to control the modulation speed on the fly INTERSTELLAR VIBE DRIVE Take a trip through the cosmos with this r...

Page 12: ...hysical specification Measurement Value Input impedance 1M Output impedance 1k Current draw 100mA Power supply requirements 9VDC 2 1mm centre negative connector Pin Description Tip Tap Function Ring V...

Page 13: ...ician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time FCC certification This equipment has been tested and found to comply...

Page 14: ...ion WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel which is known to the State of California to cause cancer For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Evaluation of apparatu...

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