Anasoundsthe renowned French brand of guitar pedals and effects, continues to innovate with the unveiling of two new pedals that promise to push the boundaries of sonic creativity: the Utopia Deluxe and the Dystopia. These two pedals follow in the footsteps of the famous Utopia range, for which the brand is renowned for its warm sound and exceptional musicality.
The history of the Utopia range
The story begins with the quest for a delay that combines the warmth of tape echoes and the simplicity of analog pedals, without the latter’s drawbacks. That’s how the first Utopia was born in 2015, a model that immediately won over musicians with its easy access and proven sound.
The use of the PT2399 chip has been crucial in the development of these pedals. From the first prototypes in 2014 to the current models, Anasounds has refined its approach to fully exploit the musical potential of this chip. With the Utopia Deluxe and Dystopia, Anasounds pushes its boundaries and refines its classic to approach perfection.
Utopia Deluxe: elegance and flexibility
The Utopia Deluxe represents the natural evolution of the first version, offering a delay worthy of the best tape echoes . With a tap tempo (much requested by musicians using the first version), an integrated preamp and more complete modulations, it offers greater flexibility while preserving the simplicity that has made the Utopia range so successful.
Dystopia: on the dark side of delay
The Dystopia, Utopia’s “evil twin”, is designed for lovers of more unstructured, chaotic sounds. Featuring a crunchy preamp, extreme modulations and even a sequencer, it’s the perfect tool for indie rock, shoegaze or noise. Going from clean delay to total destruction is child’s play.
The Utopia range: choose your sound adventure
- Dystopia: For sound adventurers in search of unique sensations. Price: €349
- Utopia Deluxe: For demanding and versatile musicians. Price: €299
- Utopia mkI: For purists who prefer simplicity. Price: €219
To find out more about these new pedals and dive into the unique world of Anasounds, visit their official website.
