Electric Guitar Effects

The Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280 from Source Audio is a revolutionary effects pedal, ideal for lovers of authentic and varied Lo-Fi sounds. It offers 7 different effect engines, accessible via its 16 presets that can be controlled directly on the pedal. With its advanced sound modification capabilities thanks to Neuro 3, this pedal allows you to download sounds from the Source Audio library. It also features stereo inputs and outputs as well as external expression control, providing maximum flexibility for musicians seeking new sonic textures.

ARTICLE N° 96006
  • Artifakt SA280 Lo-Fi Elements Audio Source
  • Guitar effects pedal
  • Effects: radio, tape, µVerb, crush, ladder, vinyl, glitch
  • Bypass: active analog or True Bypass
  • Presets accessible via pedal controls: 16
  • Presets available via MIDI: 128
  • Double Switches: engage / bypass, browse presets, and other specific functions
  • Sound editing capabilities with Neuro 3
  • Source Audio sound library: more than 10,000 presets
  • Connections:
  • Inputs/outputs: 4x 6.35 mm jack
  • MIDI In / Thru: 2x 3.5 mm TRS mini-Jack
  • Control Input: 3.5 mm TRS mini-Jack
  • Neuro 3.0 connection: USB-C
  • Brushed anodized aluminum housing
  • Power supply: 9 VDC, 0.3 A / negative pole (sold separately)
  • Consumption: 0.2 A
  • Cable included: USB-C ⭢ USB-A
  • Dimensions: 114 x 70 x 51 mm
  • Weight: 450 g
Source Audio's Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280 is distinguished by its 7 effects engines, each offering a unique palette of distortions, manipulations and sound destruction. This pedal allows you to recreate authentic lo-fi ambiances, with effects such as tape saturation, sample rate reduction and dark reverbs. With 16 presets accessible via the pedal controls, you can explore these effects and easily transition from one sound to another seamlessly.

Source Audio's Neuro 3 technology delivers deep sound modification capabilities, allowing you to personalize every aspect of your sound. With the Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280, you can download sounds from Source Audio's library, including over 10,000 factory and Neuro community presets. This feature allows you to access a huge range of pre-configured sounds and adjust every nuance to perfectly match your musical vision.

Source Audio's Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280 is equipped with stereo inputs and outputs, providing maximum connection flexibility for modern setups. Additionally, external expression control allows real-time adjustments to effect parameters, adding an extra dimension to your performance. This pedal is designed to integrate seamlessly into any music production environment, from studios to live, ensuring optimal sound quality.

The Source Audio Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280 features an intuitive user interface, allowing easy navigation between different presets and parameters. Each control is designed to be quickly accessible, making it easier to use in performance situations. This means you can concentrate on creating music without getting lost in complex settings.

Thanks to its stereo inputs and outputs, the Artifakt Lo-Fi SA280 adapts to a multitude of audio equipment, whether mixing consoles, computers or other effects pedals. This extensive compatibility makes it a valuable tool for musicians and producers wanting to integrate professional-quality Lo-Fi effects into their creations.
Effects
 Echo, Reverb, Filter, Delay
Analog / digital
 Digital
Mono / stereo
 Mono and stereo
Signal path
 Switchable
Power supply
 Battery(ies), Power adapter (sold separately)
MIDI port
 Yes
USB port
 Yes
Weight
 450 g
The Artifakt Lo-Fi Elements pedal in a few words:

- Radio:
Modular signal fidelity with the radio engine
Bandwidth control to obtain AM/FM frequency ranges
Added signal compression, random static and clipping
Additional vibrato and background noise modulation effects

- µVerb:
Primitive reverb effect using delay and diffusion
Similar to the reverb effects of 8-bit and 16-bit gaming systems
Comparable to the Belton-Brick approach for simulating dark and spring-like reverberations

- Crush:
Extreme degradation of audio signal fidelity
Brutal fuzz tones with Bit Crushing and sample rate reduction
Passing through the ladder filter and adding chorus with the switch option

- Ladder:
Filtering inspired by classic electronic pop sounds
Comparable to Moog MF-101
Static filtering, controlled by envelope, LFO or expression pedal

- Vinyl:
Simulating the sound of a worn but beloved vinyl record
Filtering techniques, emulation of crackles and dust, jump noises and custom pitch vibrato by LFO

- Glitch:
Random signal capture and replay
Envelope control, effects trigger when stopping the game and stop when restarting

- Keep exploring:
Combining Artifakt's Lo-Fi elements with Source Audio's Neuro 3 software
Access to free, stage-ready presets from the Neuro library
Ability to explore and experiment with all of Artifakt's Lo-Fi elements with Neuro's preset editing interface