The Canvas Volume Pedal is Walrus Audio’s latest high-end volume pedal, designed for demanding guitarists and bassists who want more than just volume control. Named Canvas Volume, it is part of the Canvas series, a range of innovative utilities designed to modernize pedalboard accessories while maintaining impeccable sound quality.
Concept: fusion of classic and modern technology
Unlike a traditional volume pedal that uses mechanical parts subject to wear and tear (cables, potentiometers, gears), the Canvas Volume relies on a non-contact position sensor coupled to high-end analog VCAs. This approach delivers :
- ultra-smooth response throughout the pedal stroke,
- increased durability without mechanical wear points,
- an expressive feel similar to the great classics, but more consistent over time.
In other words, Walrus Audio merges the best of 2 worlds: the analog feel of historic volume pedals with the reliability and precision of modern ones.
Walrus Audio Canvas Volume Pedal329 €Buy
Flexible routing for all configurations
One of the great strengths of this pedal is its integration into a variety of rigs. It offers several signal path options:
- Mono In / Mono Out with dedicated tuner output
- Stereo In / Stereo Out for stereo configurations
- Mono In / Dual Mono Out to split a signal into two different paths
This flexibility makes it equally suited to a simple installation or a more complex setup with stereo effects or advanced routing.
- Walrus Audio Canvas Volume Pedal329 €Buy
Advanced underfoot customization
Walrus Audio is not content with a “fixed” volume: discreet controls located under the sole allow you to deeply customize the pedal’s response:
- Tapping: eight selectable curves (including one specific to Canvas and six recreating classic responses) to adjust the way volume responds to foot movement.
- Minimum On: sets the amount of signal that passes through even when the pedal is in the heel-down position, useful for expression effects or highly controlled nuances.
- Gain: offers the possibility of a slight boost up to around +9 dB, transforming the volume pedal into its own mini-boost if required.
- Lag: introduces a controlled delay between foot movement and volume reaction, ideal for very gradual crescendos or kinematic swell effects.
This level of customization is rare on a volume pedal, and gives the Canvas a versatility that goes far beyond simple “volume off/on”.
Key technical data
For the techos (we see you!!), here are a few technical specifications:
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ
- Output impedance: 330 Ω
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Dedicated tuner output
- Power supply: 9V DC isolated
- USB-C update for firmware and calibration
- Walrus Audio Canvas Volume Pedal329 €Buy
