Malekko Heavy Industry Corporation GOATKEEPER 2-Stage Polyrhythmic Analog Tremolo Guitar Effects Pedal

Malekko Goatkeeper

The Malekko Goatkeeper (MGK) is a completely redesigned version of the Lightfoot Labs Goatkeeper, first released in 2007. The core of the pedal is an all analog tremolo circuit using a THAT Corp VCA, which when combined with the built in waveforms, can produce tremolo sounds from percussive to
smooth. The MGK’s LFO generation consists of two stages, each with a range of multiplier values and waveform selection.

The two stages can be run in one of four modes:

• Sequential: The two stages are run one after the other
• Composite: The two stages are run simultaneously and the effective waveform is a polyrhythmic composite of the two.
• Modulation: The two stages are run simultaneously and the second waveform modulates the first waveform.
• Single: First stage only for classic tremolo.

Tempo can be set with the RATE knob or with the Tap/Sync input. The Tap/Sync input accepts a Malekko Lil’ Buddy for tap tempo control, or an analog clock/metronome signal. The DEPTH knob allows the effect to vary from subtle to high intensity.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTED FEATURE LIST:

• 2-stage LFO with Sequential, Composite, and Modulation modes
• LFO modes create sounds from simple to complex polyrhythms
• Stage 1 multipliers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, Random
• Stage 2 multipliers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Waveforms set individually on each stage
• Sine, square, pulse, long square, ramp up, ramp down waveforms available
• Randomize waveforms on Stage 1
• Rate and Depth controls
• All analog signal path using THAT Corp VCA
• Large analog headroom
• LEDs show waveform intensity of each stage
• Relay true bypass with LED indicator
• Detented knobs for quick and accurate settings
• Tap tempo via Malekko Lil’ Buddy or sync with external metronome/clock
• Single stage mode for classic tremolo