Arcade Audio Cheat Code vs Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo
The Arcade Audio Cheat Code and the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo are both pedals sharing analog warmth, modulated. The Arcade Audio Cheat Code leans smooth and dynamic. The Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo leans shimmer and ambient. Current prices: $29.95 vs $199.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.46% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- analog warmth
- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$29.95via Reverb
$199via Reverb
The Arcade Audio Cheat Code is a mini-format optical tremolo offering control over tremolo depth, bias, and speed. Controls include Depth (tremolo depth), Bias (optical bias point to adjust waveform character from smooth to choppy), and Speed (tremolo rate). True bypass, LED power indicator, 1/4-inch mono jack I/O. 9V power supply required. Part of the Arcade Audio video-game-themed line where the Cheat Code name references unlocking hidden control. Available through zZounds, American Musical Supply, and Amazon in a compact mini enclosure.
The Dawner Prince Starla is a compact, high-fidelity analog tremolo whose depth is set by a genuine light-source-and-photocell optical circuit while speed is governed digitally through a tap tempo microprocessor, letting players choose between a speed knob, a tap tempo footswitch, or an external control voltage or remote tap switch to set the rate. At minimum depth settings it functions purely as a clean signal booster, while increasing depth moves through light shimmer, mild transparent pulsing, and on to deep, machine-gun-like swings, with a dedicated volume control specifically added to prevent the perceived volume drop most tremolo pedals introduce when engaged.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- country
- neo soul
- Ambient
- Blues
- Experimental
- Swing
- smooth
- dynamic
- shimmer
- ambient
- transparent
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live