Smart switching with Aakii.

Smart switching.

Smart switching has become a standard feature across all NativeAudio products, allowing for an extra level of versatility that features both latch and momentary switching. We think it’s important to take a moment to share our thoughts on our smart switching and the benefits that come with it. At the end of this blog, we’ll showcase smart switching using our Aakii to engage the chorus and vibrato in both switching modes.

Switching made fun.

As mentioned, smart switching has become a standard feature across all NativeAudio products. By enhancing the switching capability, musicians are able to go beyond the traditional latch switching. So, what is smart switching? NativeAudio’s smart switching brings a new level of versatility, offering both latch and momentary switching based on how long the switch is held.

How does smart switching work? Our pedals can tell how long you hold the switch, then determine which mode to use. Latch mode is your traditional switching method where you press the switch quickly and the pedal turns on. Momentary, on the other hand, works by holding the switch down, playing your riff, then releasing when you’re ready to turn the pedal off. Either switching method will get the job done but it’s all about giving you the flexibility to shape your sound.

We’ll pass on the true bypass.

Oh, here’s another benefit about our switching that I’d like to share. During the development of our switching methods, we thought hard about whether to use buffered or true bypass. True bypass is easy to implement while buffered required some extra science. After some long thinking, we believe that buffered bypass is the way to go because the benefits totally outweigh any drawbacks when you've got that buffer design dialed in.

What’s the pros of our buffered bypass? Our buffered bypass won't mess with the highs or lows of your original signal, and it definitely won't give it an unnecessary boost. But here's the real bonus: when you're dealing with a bunch of patch cables or running long instrument cables, the signal stays true to its original sound. So, whether you're jamming with a tangled mess of cables or rocking out on a stage with some serious distance between you and your amp, rest assured that your sound will always stay pure and unaltered with our buffered-bypass design.

Go beyond the normal.

The future is here but that doesn’t mean that it has to put a damper on your fun. Using our smart switching, our pedals are perfect for the musician that enjoys the classic latch switching we’ve all come to love, but we also keep floor open to those who like to get weird with momentary. No matter your preference, we believe it’s important to have options. Your music is not normal but rather creative, so why can’t your switching be the same as well?

A short comment on the video.

For our rig, we’re using a Fender Duo Sonic through a Fender Deluxe. We have the looper running a couple riffs that help showcase the chorus and vibrato coming from Aakii. The formula for the video is the following: riff it up in bypass, switch on the effect using either latch or momentary, then repeat for another riff.

Smart switching is simple yet effective so if you’re looking to spice up your playing, be sure to check out the NativeAudio line to really take your playing to another level.

Let’s make some noise!

Now that we’ve explored the possible, let’s go and create the impossible. Visit here for Aakii.