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Walrus Audio DFX-1 Percussion Processing Unit
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£859.00
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Stock expected 18th December 2025Includes Extended Exchange & 3-Year Warranty
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Manufacturer's ID: 70974
Walrus Audio is taking a quick break from creating stompboxes and power supplies to turn its attention to the rhythm section of the stage with an unexpected but exciting collaboration with renowned drummer and producer, Aaron Sterling, and is proud to announce the DFX-1 Percussion Processing Unit. The DFX-1 is a groundbreaking multi-effect built to give acoustic drummers, percussionists, and beatmakers full control over compression, delay, reverb, saturation, and EQ with any microphone setup, whether it’s on a snare, mono overhead, or a “smash” mic - all in one intuitive, performance-ready box.
“Designed for drummers, percussionists, and beatmakers who want to take matters into their own hands when it comes to effects. It allows a microphone to go straight into a world filled with gain, compression, delay, reverb, saturation, and EQ — without an external mic pre, without a mic-to-line level converter, and without extra cables. A true one-stop shop!” -Aaron Sterling
From tight, punchy snares to wide, atmospheric room sounds, the DFX-1 puts studio-level processing directly into your performance rig. Its high-performance mic preamp with phantom power, flexible routing options, and deep MIDI control make it equally at home on stage or in the studio. At the heart of the DFX-1 are three primary effect engines - Compression, Delay, and Reverb - each offering two unique modes for creative flexibility:
- Compression: Choose between a VCA circuit modeled after the API 2500 for mix “glue,” or a punchy FET compressor
inspired by the 1176 for bold, fast dynamics. - Delay: Move from warm, tape-style Vintage repeats to clean, articulate Modern digital delays.
- Reverb: Dial in classic Spring splash or lush Plate ambience for studio polish.
Shape your tone even further with asymmetrical saturation, tilt-style EQ, and detailed high, low, and mid-band control.
Other features:
- FX loop with customizable signal chain placement.
- Up to 9 on-board presets with up to 127 MIDI.
- Forward/Reverse button to change effect order.
- Three performance pads to bypass, preset cycling, and tap tempo.
- Connectivity with both XLR and ¼” inputs and outputs, +48 V phantom power, and line/instrument level switching,
MIDI in and thru, and USB-C for firmware updates. - Built Walrus Audio’s proprietary MDSP processing system.
Specification
- Multi-effect percussion processor designed in collaboration with Aaron Sterling.
- Adds musical character and punch to any acoustic drum or percussion source.
- Gives drummers direct control of the classic “fun mic” sound in one fast, intuitive unit.
- Opens a new world of sonic creativity and hands-on studio power at your drum set.
- Compression, Delay, Reverb, Saturation, Gating, and EQ with OLED display and intuitive controls.
- Use anywhere on your kit with any mic — or route outboard for processing in post.
- High-performance mic preamp with +48 V Phantom Power for condenser microphones.
- Versatile input section handles mic, line, or instrument signals for e.g. E-drums or studio use.
- Built-in FX loop, MIDI connectivity, and presets for flexible integration.
- Three main effect engines: Compression, Delay, and Reverb, each with two distinctive flavors.
- Two types of Compression: FET and VCA.
- FET Comp – Classic 1176-style compression with fast attack for punchy, gritty dynamics.
- VCA Comp – API 2500-style compression delivering smooth glue and added punch.
- Two types of Delay: Modern and Vintage.
- Modern – Clear, precise digital repeats with defined attack and clarity.
- Vintage – Warm, analog-style echoes with natural degradation and tape character.
- Two types of Reverb: Spring and Plate.
- Spring – Splashy reflections with vintage spring-tank tone.
- Plate – Smooth, wide diffusion for polished studio ambience.
- Saturation adds tube-like clipping with rich harmonic depth; Noise Gate removes background noise.
- Tilt EQ and parametric bands provide precise, musical tone shaping.
- Switchable effect order changes interaction between compression, delay, and reverb.
- FX Loop lets you insert pedals or outboard gear with editable position.
- Three trigger pads (drumstick or finger) for Bypass, Preset Cycle, and Tap Tempo control.
- Store up to 128 presets, adjust Tap Tempo divisions, and manage via MIDI or USB-C.
- Balanced XLR & ¼″ outputs ensure clean connections to mixers or interfaces.
- Powered by 9 V DC (500 mA min) | Size 26.2 × 23.2 × 9.7 cm | Weight 1.7 kg (unit only).
