Arcade Audio Cheat Code vs Foxgear Knee Trembler Guy Prat Signature Tremolo
The Arcade Audio Cheat Code and the Foxgear Knee Trembler Guy Prat Signature Tremolo are both pedals sharing smooth. The Arcade Audio Cheat Code leans dynamic. Current prices: $29.95 vs $109.
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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.43% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- smooth
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$29.95via Reverb
$109via 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 Foxgear Knee Trembler is an optical tremolo pedal from Italian manufacturer Foxgear, featuring the signature of Guy Pratt (bassist for Pink Floyd), delivering smooth, musical optical tremolo with Rate, Depth, and a Waveform selector for sine and square wave tremolo. The signature association with Guy Pratt connects the pedal to the vintage, musical tremolo used in classic rock and prog rock contexts.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- country
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
- dynamic
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live