Arcade Audio Cheat Code vs Mad Professor Mellow Yellow Tremolo
The Arcade Audio Cheat Code and the Mad Professor Mellow Yellow Tremolo are both pedals sharing smooth. The Arcade Audio Cheat Code leans dynamic. Current prices: $29.95 vs $169.
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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.48% — 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
$169via 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 Mad Professor Mellow Yellow Tremolo is an optical tremolo pedal from Finnish boutique manufacturer Mad Professor, delivering smooth, musical optical tremolo with Rate and Depth controls in Mad Professor boutique construction. The Mellow Yellow provides natural, organic optical tremolo for vintage rock, country, and classic guitar at Mad Professor Finnish boutique quality.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- country
- Rock
- Country
- dynamic
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live