Handcrafted Boutique Guitar Effect Pedals – Shaping Your Cosmic Soundscape
Welcome to Cosmic Loop FX, where every pedal is a gateway to your next sonic adventure. Designed and meticulously built by hand, our boutique effects pedals deliver unparalleled sound quality and inspire creativity with every note. Let us take your tone to the stars and beyond.
Our Story: Crafting Cosmic Soundscapes
Cosmic Loop FX is based in the UK and is the brainchild of Rich Cattell, a lifelong musician and tone enthusiast. Passionate about elevating the guitarist’s experience, Rich designs and hand-builds each pedal to deliver exceptional tone and unmatched quality.
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From our workshop to your rig, every pedal we craft is a labour of love—carefully tuned to unleash your creative potential. At Cosmic Loop FX, we believe in the artistry of sound and strive to create tools that inspire musicians to explore uncharted sonic territories.
With a focus on blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, we aim to provide musicians with effect pedals that not only sound incredible but also offer versatility and reliability.
Parallelarator
Wet/Dry/Wet Parallel Effects Mixer
The Parallelarator is a compact all-in-one solution for implementing wet/dry/wet signal routing and parallel mixing without requiring any additional splitters/buffers or special cables. Everything needed is built into a standard guitar effect pedal sized unit, enabling it to be used on smallest of pedalboards.
It is the ultimate tool for creating versatile and complex effects chains, offering unparalleled flexibility and precision. Built with features that cater to both studio perfectionists and live performers, the Parallelarator redefines what a parallel mixer can do.
What is Parallel Mixing and Wet/Dry/Wet?
Parallel mixing is a signal routing technique where the original dry guitar signal is split and processed through multiple effect chains in parallel, rather than in series. This approach allows the unprocessed tone to remain intact while blending in effects to create a richer, more dynamic sound.
A wet/dry/wet (WDW) setup takes this concept further by routing the dry signal to one amplifier (or speaker) while sending the processed "wet" signals to two separate amplifiers. This configuration creates a spacious, stereo soundstage, offering clarity and depth without sacrificing the core tone of the guitar.
Why Use Parallel Mixing or WDW?
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Maintain Tone Integrity: Keep your original dry tone clear and punchy while enhancing it with effects.
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Enhanced Depth and Dimension: Achieve a wide, immersive stereo field for live or studio settings.
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Greater Control: Blend wet and dry signals independently for precise tonal shaping.
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Versatility: Perfect for diverse setups, from small gigs to large arenas, offering consistent sound quality.
Parallel mixing and WDW setups are ideal for guitarists seeking the ultimate balance of clarity, flexibility, and sonic creativity.
What is Dry Kill in Effects Units and Why Use It with Parallel Mixing?
Dry Kill refers to a feature in some effects pedals or units that completely removes the dry (unprocessed) signal from the output. When enabled, only the wet (processed) signal is passed through. This is especially useful in parallel mixing setups, where the dry signal is already handled separately by the mixing device, such as the Parallelarator.​
What is the Parallelarator and why do I need one?
The Parallelarator is a compact, pedalboard-friendly solution for achieving true wet/dry/wet parallel mixing with your existing effects pedals and pedalboard.
Designed for ultimate flexibility and ease of use, it eliminates the need for additional components, buffers/splitters, specialized cables, or complex setups.
Perfect for musicians seeking studio-quality tone on stage or in the rehearsal room, the Parallelarator seamlessly integrates into your rig while maintaining pristine sound quality.
Controls
Stereo/Mono Switches
Allows the use of Stereo or Mono effects.
Switching a loop to mono routes a mono signal to both left and right outputs.
Footswitch
Allows Loop 3 to be toggled on/off during performances.
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Dry Mix Control - controls the amount of Dry guitar signal that is mixed into the Left & Right (wet) outputs.
LED - Shows the status of Loop 3 (on/off)
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Level Controls - adjusts the level of the effects pedal connected to it's corrisponding Loop that is mixed into the Left & Right (wet) outputs.
Loop 3 Phase Switch
Allows the loop 3 send to be switched out of phase, to correct phase issues with effect pedals which invert the guitar signal.
Key Features:
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True Parallel Mixing: Effortlessly blend wet and dry signals for a wide, immersive sound.
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Compact Design: Small enough to fit on any pedalboard, preserving space without sacrificing functionality.
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All-In-One Solution: No external splitters/buffers, mixers, or special cables required.
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Wet/Dry/Wet Outputs: Connect up to three amplifiers for full wet/dry/wet versatility.
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Stereo/Mono Compatibility: Handles stereo or mono signals with ease, adapting to your setup.
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High-Quality Buffers: Ensures transparent signal integrity throughout the signal chain.
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Easy Integration: Designed to work with your existing effects units—no additional gear needed.
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Three Effect Loops with Stereo Returns: Perfectly suited for mono or stereo effects.
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Switchable Loop 3: Engage or bypass Loop 3 with the built-in footswitch for silent effect switching during performances.
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​Phase Switch for Loop 3: Correct phase inversion from effects units, ensuring a perfectly aligned signal mix.
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Dedicated Wet Level Controls for Each Loop: Precisely dial in the contribution of each effect to your overall tone.
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Dry Signal Mix Control: Maintain the integrity of your core tone while blending in effects seamlessly.
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Expandable - unique Parallel Link port enables the connection of additional Parallelators or external mixers (with a special cable) to expand the number of effect loops available.
Flexible Output Configurations for Any Scenario
The Parallelarator is designed to adapt to any performance or recording situation, offering versatile output configurations for 1, 2, or 3 amplifiers without requiring any pedalboard rewiring or changes to your settings. Whether you’re practicing at home, playing a small club gig, or performing on an arena stage, the Parallelarator seamlessly integrates into your setup.
No Pedalboard Rewiring Needed:
Simply connect the available amplifiers or monitor speakers to the Left, Centre and Right output jacks — no need for complicated re-wiring or changes to your setup.
Whether you're using a single amplifier, two for stereo or wet/dry, or three for a full wet/dry/wet configuration, the Parallelarator adapts to your needs instantly, allowing you to switch between setups without hassle.
With its compact design and unmatched versatility, the Parallelarator is more than just a mixer pedal — it's the foundation of your ideal guitar rig.
Connections
Effect Loops Send/Returns
Send: Buffered Mono (TS) dry guitar signal
Return: Stereo (TRS) or Mono (TS) signal from connected Effect Unit.
Dry Signal Input
Mono (TS) input
Dry signal from any distortion/overdrive effects or direct Guitar signal should be connected here.
Amplifier / Speaker Outputs
Allows up to 3 amplifiers to be connected.
Loop3 Send/Returns
This loop can be switched on/off using the Footswitch.
Useful for effects that do not have a Dry-Kill option.
There any many ways the the Parallelarator can be connected, depending on the equipment that you have, there's no right or wrong way!
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However, for optimal results, we recommend connecting the Parallelarator in the effects loop of your main amplifier as shown below:
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when used with 3 Amplifiers (for full WDW):
Main (Centre) Amp Effects Send -> Parallelarator Dry Input
​Parallelarator Left Output -> Left Amp Effects Return
​Parallelarator Centre Output -> Main (Centre) Amp Effects Return
​Parallelarator Right Output -> Right Amp Effects Return
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when used with 2 Amplifiers - Stereo
Left Amp Effects Send -> Parallelarator Dry Input
​Parallelarator Left Output -> Left Amp Effects Return
​Parallelarator Right Output -> Right Amp Effects Return
when used with 2 Amplifiers - Wet/Dry
Dry Amp Effects Send -> Parallelarator Dry Input
​Parallelarator Left Output -> Wet Amp Effects Return
​Parallelarator Centre Output -> Dry Amp Effects Return
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Amplifier Effects Send -> Parallelarator Dry Input
Parallelarator Left Output -> Amplifier Effects Return