Polyend Mess Multi-Effect Step Sequencer Stomp Box
MESS is a pedal that opens up a new world of possibilities. MESS blends traditional sound shaping with generative and performance power with four independent effect tracks can be freely assigned to over 120 studio-quality effects, all with sequenceable control over multiple parameters. Start a sequence and create entirely new textures that evolve in time — from lush ambient washes to glitchy chaos. Or switch off the sequencer and use MESS as a powerful, traditional multi-effects pedal.
Over 120 Effects. Built to Sequence and Stack.
Mess features 120 high-quality, stereo effects, ranging from traditional to the experimental. Choose from analog-style modulation and time-based staples or innovative spectralizers and new ways to use granular engines.
- Multi-Mode Reverb: 5 reverb modes with 25 submodes, from massive ambience to realistic room and plate simulations.
- Granular Bust: A Dynamic multi-mode granular engine that transforms audio in real time.
- Particle Sampler: Unique granular sampling effect that captures audio from a selected step are replays it rhythmically.
- Micro-Looping: Chopping and repeating with direct control. Loop tiny fragments of sound or large subdivisions for synced micro-fragments to precise rhythmic chaos. ntuitive slicing, looping, and rhythmic manipulation from micro-fragments to precisely timed repeats.
- Deluge of Delays: Multi-tap, ping-pong and single delay engines with models from tape, analog, digital and more.
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Modulation of Every Sort: over 25 submodes of modulation from tremolos, seasick
vibratos, classic choruses or robotic flangers. - Many Shapes: 12 unique shaper modes ranging from subtle saturation and overdrive to aggressive bitcrushing and sample-rate reduction.
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Spectralizers: Two spectral modes for wild pre-reverberations, alien screams or gentle harmonic smearing.
EQ, Filter, Pan and Automate:Sequence filters and panners for dynamic tonal shaping, enhanced stereo fields, and vocal formant effects. - Repitch Everything: Dedicated pitch shifters and sequenced repitching for granular, spectral, and loop effects.
Make Anything Musical
MESS’s 16-step grid pad is a real time sequencer and editor — with intuitive hands-on control that rewards experimentation without an advanced degree in sound design required. Sequence effect parameters, start or stop sequences without cutting out the effects, or build complex polyrhythmic patterns that evolve as you play.
- Per-step parameter sequencing
- Adjustable track length and playback speed for polymeter and polyrhythm creation
- Chance and probability control for generative sequences or precisely times effects
- Tap tempo synchronization ensures rhythmic precision for delays, tremolos, and slicers
- Quickswap effects and change the effects order with the push of a button
4-Track Sequencing Power
Each track runs independently, with detailed control over parameters, time divisions and length. Create slow spectral sweeps by slowing a sequencer down to 1/16th of the chosen tempo while increasing the speed of a microlooper for chaotic glitchy stutters all in the same patch. MESS has the tools to build-up textures or tear them apart.
What Makes MESS Different?
MESS turns effects into an instrument. Unlike conventional multi-effects units that rely on static presets, MESS offers dynamic, programmable, and performative sound design. This effects powerhouse is equally at home on pedalboards, in modular synth setups, or integrated into DAW-less setups—making it ideal for guitarists, synthesists, drum machine enthusiasts, and sound designers.
Features
- 4-Track Step Sequencer – Direct sequenceable control of all four effects tracks. Control each effect individually with per step parameter changes.
- Over 120 different effects - Each track can be freely assigned to any of the 120+ effects.
- Per-Step Parameter Sequencer – Customize each effect track’s parameters with per step control.
- Deep Customization Options:
- Adjust per-track speed, and length.
- Add step probability, randomized playback, polyrhythms, and polymeters.
- MIDI Compatibility – Sync clock to make MESS the ideal drum machine companion or integrate into a pedalboard. Use CCs to change mix and track parameters.
- Expression Pedal Control - choose from multiple destinations to assign to expression pedal.
- 1000 Presets - Save up to 1000 presets on the device and easily scroll presets with stompswitches or or MIDI PC messages to change from over 100 presets.
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