Walrus Audio Lore MKII Reverse Soundscape Generator FX Pedal in Black

The Walrus Audio Lore MKII Reverse Soundscape Generator in Black is a powerful stereo ambient pedal that turns your guitar into a cinematic instrument. Combining reverse delays, lush reverbs and pitch shifting across five creative modes, it is built for players who want evolving textures, shimmering swells and deep, dark pads at their feet. With stereo I/O, MIDI, presets and expression control, Lore MKII is equally at home on immersive studio boards and tightly dialled live rigs.

Part of Walrus Audio’s Storybook Stereo series, Lore MKII runs on the brand’s in-house MDSP platform, delivering pristine audio quality and the processing muscle needed for complex dual-effect algorithms. Each mode pairs two effects in series with separate feedback paths, so your sound keeps developing instead of simply repeating. From delicate octave-up ambience to murky octave-down soundscapes and sequencer-like pitch delays, Lore MKII invites you to write your own sonic fairy tale.

For modern players, control is everything. Lore MKII lets you save three presets on the pedal, with up to 127 available via MIDI, so your favourite patches are always ready to go. The Tweak section gives you instant access to stereo width, modulation and clock-shifting tricks, while the tap footswitch doubles as a momentary Dive/Rise control for expressive pitch and time warps. MIDI clock sync, assignable expression and selectable trails bypass make it easy to integrate into any advanced pedalboard setup.

Finished in a sleek black enclosure with artwork by Niall Grant, this version of Lore MKII offers a more minimal visual take on Walrus’s trademark storytelling aesthetic. Whether you are scoring soundtracks, building ambient worship pads or just looking for a single pedal that can transform simple chords into huge, three-dimensional soundscapes, Lore MKII is designed to keep you inspired for years to come.

Five Immersive Reverse Soundscape Modes

Lore MKII gives you five carefully voiced algorithms that blend reverse delay, reverb and pitch shifting in musical ways. From reverse delay into reverse reverb, to octave-up and octave-down ambience, dual reverb with time stretching, and duelling pitch delays that behave like a sequencer or harmoniser, each mode offers a distinct flavour of evolving texture. This makes it easy to move from subtle atmosphere to full-blown cinematic washes without changing pedals.

Stereo, MIDI and Presets for Modern Rigs

With true stereo inputs and outputs, Lore MKII can sit at the heart of a wide, immersive setup, or instantly turn a mono signal into a huge stereo spread. Onboard storage for three presets plus a live mode keeps your go-to sounds within easy reach, while MIDI support unlocks up to 127 presets, full CC control of every parameter, mode selection, bypass and tap tempo. It is a powerful hub for players who need repeatable, recallable sounds on stage and in the studio.

Expressive Tweak, Modulation and Dive/Rise Control

The Tweak button and knob give you fast access to Width, Mod Rate, Mod Shape, Shift and Ramp, so you can fine-tune how wide, wobbly or warped your sound becomes. Modulation ranges from slow, gentle movement to faster, more experimental textures, with sine, square and random LFO shapes. Hold the tap switch to trigger the Dive/Rise momentary feature, shifting the pedal’s clock rate for dramatic pitch and time sweeps that respond directly to your foot.

High-Fidelity MDSP Platform and Flexible Bypass

Built on Walrus Audio’s proprietary MDSP digital processing platform, Lore MKII delivers clear, detailed audio even when running complex nested feedback paths and dual effects. Buffered bypass with selectable Trails or No Trails operation lets you decide whether your reverbs and delays fade naturally or stop instantly when you bypass the pedal. It is a practical, high-fidelity solution for players who want cutting-edge sound design without sacrificing reliability or clarity.

• Five Reverse, Reverb and Pitch Modes - Explore reverse delay into reverse reverb, octave-up and octave-down ambience, dual reverb with time stretching, and intricate pitch delay sequences for everything from gentle swells to complex, evolving soundscapes.
• Stereo I/O with Storybook Stereo Design - Dual inputs and outputs support full stereo or mono-in/stereo-out operation, letting you create wide, immersive fields of sound that complement the Lore MKII’s narrative-inspired artwork and concept.
• Deep Control via Tweak, Tap and Expression - The Tweak section shapes stereo width, modulation and clock behaviour, while tap tempo, the Dive/Rise momentary function and an assignable expression input give you hands-free control over the most expressive parameters.
• MIDI Integration and Preset Management - Store three presets on the pedal plus a live mode, or access up to 127 presets via MIDI, with MIDI clock sync and CC control over every knob, mode, bypass and tap for seamless integration into advanced pedalboards.

General

• Product: Walrus Audio Lore MKII Reverse Soundscape Generator
• Finish: Black with artwork by Niall Grant
• Series: Storybook Stereo
• Processing Platform: Walrus Audio MDSP
• Bypass: Buffered, selectable Trails or No Trails
• Designed and assembled in the USA

Effects and Modes

• Mode I: Reverse Delay into Reverse Reverb
• Mode II: Reverse Delay into Octave Up Reverb
• Mode III: Reverse Delay into Octave Down Reverb
• Mode IV: Reverse Reverb into Forward Reverb with octave-up/down feedback and time stretching
• Mode V: Pitch Delay into Pitch Delay with fourth, fifth and octave interval sequences
• Multiple DSP algorithms running in series with complex nested feedback paths

Controls

• Primary Controls: Time, Mix, Feedback, Regen, X, Tweak
• Tweak Button Functions: Width, Mod Rate, Mod Shape, Shift, Ramp
• Modulation Rate: 0.1 Hz to 5 Hz
• Modulation Shapes: Sine, square, random
• Dive/Rise: Momentary clock-rate shift via tap footswitch
• Tap Tempo: Controls delay time and sample-rate time stretching (Mode IV)

Connectivity

• Inputs: 2 x 6.35 mm (left/right)
• Outputs: 2 x 6.35 mm (left/right)
• MIDI: 3.5 mm TRS MIDI In and MIDI Thru, Type A
• USB: USB-C port for firmware updates
• Expression / External Tap: Assignable 6.35 mm input

Presets and MIDI

• Onboard Presets: 3 (red, green, blue) plus live mode (white)
• MIDI Presets: Up to 127 via MIDI
• MIDI Clock: Synchronises delay time in Modes I, II, III and V, and drives sample-rate stretch in Mode IV
• MIDI Control: CC access to every knob, mode select, bypass and tap tempo
• Expression assignments saved per preset

Power and Dimensions

• Power Requirement: 9 V DC, centre negative
• Current Draw: 300 mA minimum
• Power Supply: Isolated supply recommended; avoid daisy-chain connections
• Dimensions: Approx. 11.9 cm x 10.0 cm x 5.8 cm