Arcade Audio Cheat Code vs Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
The Arcade Audio Cheat Code and the Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo are both pedals sharing smooth, modulated. The Arcade Audio Cheat Code leans dynamic. The Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo leans transparent and warm.
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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.49% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- smooth
- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$29.95via 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 Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo is a vintage reissue tremolo pedal from Dunlop, recreating the optical tremolo circuit of the classic blue Univox Hi-Flier tremolo from the late 1960s. Optical tremolo circuits use an LDR (light-dependent resistor) for smooth, natural amplitude modulation with the rounded waveform character associated with vintage optical tremolo pedals. The Blue Hippo was a limited-production Dunlop reissue.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- country
- neo soul
- Classic Rock
- Country
- dynamic
- transparent
- warm
- spring
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live