Mr Black Pedals DoubleTracker Stereo

In late 2023, Mr Black Pedals had a cool idea for a compact pedal, based on a recording technique pioneered in the 1950’s This radical, yet deceptively simple technique elevated great recordings to downright incredible, enhancing the depth, character and tonality through a process called Double Tracking. This simple, yet elusive concept was initially executed by recording a track twice and overlaying the two [nearly] identical takes on top of each other.

Fast forward 70-some years and Mr Black Pedals can now create “double-tracked” sounds in real-time, delivering the full, rich and complex intensity that was once only possible by employing slick studio tricks during a session!

The 2023 compact DoubleTracker was an instant hit, and Mr Black Pedals received a ton of feedback and praise regarding the pedal, but there was a reoccurring theme within

Make it STEREO!!

Well, it wasnt easy, but Mr Black Pedals is VERY proud to say: they did it! And it sounds marvelous. (Literally marvelous, as in something one will marvel at/about.)

The DoubleTracker Stereo is now here, offering an expanded doubled-signal delay (on the primary/left channel) ranging from 3ms – 178ms, and just like the original, the DoubleTracker Stereo affords the ability to augment the tuning of the second/doubled track by up to +/- of a semi-tone. The DoubleTracker Stereo further expands on the magic of the original by including two discrete, individual and isolated signal paths (primary/left, and secondary/right), creating a truly rich and organic expanse of your instrument. (This thing sounds great on bass guitars, keys, and even vocals or in the studio!)

Three simple yet powerful controls allow players to quickly dial in the intensity, latency and variance of the second track(s). This smart approach instantly brings fullness, vitality, and character to a passage or song. It’s almost like chorus, almost like slap-back, and yet at the same time: its neither of those effects, nor a combination of them. Its Double Tracking.

It sounds downright incredible, but this pedal doesnt stop there!

The DoubleTracker Stereo features two modes of operation: SYNC and COMP, as well as a fast-action preset and Mr Black Pedals super-easy-to-use EXP jack. More on these features below:

When in SYNC mode (indicated by Red LEDs), the DoubleTracker Stereos 2nd voices are matched in tune, and when set to COMP mode (indicated by Green LEDs) as one voice raises in pitch, the other lowers in pitch (and vice-versa). COMP Mode dramatically increases the stereo field (a direct result of a phenomena known as the Haas Effect), and with a modest (or extreme) Spread setting, the sound can best be described as: Ampitheatric. Almost like an instant arena.

Using the preset is a snap: Simply dial in your favorite settings and press the SAVE button once. The Preset LED will blink three times and the preset is now saved (for up to 42 years!!) and can be toggled on or off instantly, at any time, by pressing the PRESET footswitch.

If the preset wasnt easy enough, players are going to LOVE the EXP option. To use an external expression pedal, simply connect a favorite expression pedal (following the connections below) to the EXP jack and turn the desired control(s) to the EXP. marker found at the terminal end of their clockwise rotation. The control(s) are now assigned to expression pedal duties.

Its that easy.

To resume knob control, just turn the knob away from the EXP. marker. Yes, its that easy, and the user can change which control(s) are assigned to expression pedal duties at any time, on the fly: in real time.

Expression pedal wiring connections:
Tip Wiper
Ring High
Sleeve – Ground

Connecting the DoubleTracker Stereo is both simple and intuitive, and the pedal offers Mono-In/Mono-Out, Mono-In/Stereo-Out, and Discrete True-Stereo-In/True-Stereo-Out configurations!
Connections are quick and easy:

• Mono-In / Mono-Out connect to: Primary Input* & Primary Output*

• Mono-In / Stereo-Out connect to: Primary Input* and both Primary & Secondary Outputs**

• True-Stereo-In / True-Stereo-Out connect to: both Primary* & Secondary** Inputs, and both Primary* & Secondary** Outputs

*Primary input/output marked with single triangle
**Secondary input/output marked with double triangle

Powered by an industry standard 9VDC pedal power supply, consuming approximately 73mA @ 9VDC, the DoubleTracker Stereo from Mr Black Pedals is not only a powerful stereo enhancersuitable for live pedalboard use and studio work alikeit is the secret weapon many players didnt know they were missing.