JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk Mk.2 Tremolo Effect Pedal

For an in-depth look at volume modulation, take a swing with the JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk Mk.2 tremolo! The Monk, a truly robust take on classic tremolo tones, punches in with a strikingly deep look at standard amplitude and vibey harmonic tremolo effects.

The Harmonious Monk Mk.2 is an evolution on JAM's collaboration with the gang over at That Pedal Show. This Mk.2 version of the groundbreaking tremolo pedal punches in with expanded playability and tonal functions for an overall refreshed and revitalized spin on what might be seen as a fairly everyday modulation effect.

For fans of tremolo, the Harmonious Monk Mk.2 offers just about everything you could want out of an all-analog pedal of its size. A respectably compact piece, the Harmonious Monk Mk.2 doubles up with selectable amplitude or harmonic tremolo effects. Amplitude tremolo – your standard volume-shaping modulation – couples with the more "vibey" and luscious harmonic tremolo all under one footswitch with the Harmonious Monk Mk.2. Together, these tremolos cut right to the chase for your more classic, wavering, rhythmic effects and more colorful, vocal effects alike alongside selectable LFO waveform shapes via the three-way sine, square, and reverse sawtooth switch.

Onboard, this Monk gets all the more pious with expanded features for playability and control. A tap tempo footswitch drops in for on-the-fly switch-ups of speed. This tap tempo control also doubles as a ramp switch with the Monk's Mk.2 version. A newfound feature with this version, the Harmonious Monk Mk.2 allows for ramping between two set tremolo speeds to produce new, frantic, hurried, slipped-and-slid tremolo trails that really spice up a live performance. What's more, a dedicated control for setting the effect's wet and dry mix slots this tremolo into your existing rig with much more finesse.

Internally, the Harmonious Monk Mk.2 continues to deliver. An accessible Legacy mode with this pedal swaps it back to its Mk.1 version for players who simply couldn't get enough along with a new option for adding a second preset speed and speed multiplying. Internal trimmers also allow for deeper shaping of the Monk's input gain and tremolo tones as its EQ treble, bass, and midrange frequencies can be set to taste. Standard nine-volt power supply operation and true bypass switching make this pedal thoroughly modern and ready to play.

Those praying at the altar of tremolo effects can certainly assume monk status with this specialized and expertly-crafted take from JAM.