Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo vs Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3
The Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo and the Bookworm Effects Laughing Man Optical Tremolo V3 are both pedals sharing modulated. The Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo leans smooth and transparent.
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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.54% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Blues
- Rock
- Country
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$66.78via Reverb
The Artec SE-VTM is an analog optical tremolo pedal from South Korean manufacturer Artec. The optical device circuit provides traditional tremolo without the noise floor elevation of transistor-switched designs. A Zero-Width Mode activates automatically via a Low Level Sensor when there is minimal input, muting LFO noise during rests to prevent audible oscillation bleed between notes. DC 9V, 8mA active / 4mA bypass, 75.5W x 115.5H x 47.5D mm, 290g. Part of the Artec SE budget series alongside the RSV-3 Resovibe.
The Bookworm Effects Laughing Man is an optical tremolo pedal modeled on the tremolo and vibrato channels of vintage combo amplifiers. Version 3 delivers organic, lamp-and-LDR-driven tremolo modulation with Rate controlling speed and Depth controlling intensity of the effect. Capable of subtle slow warble through dramatic helicopter-chop pulsing. Handmade in Morgantown, West Virginia. Suited for vintage country, Americana, blues, surf rock, and clean-toned indie styles where organic amp-style tremolo character is preferred.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Indie
- Americana
- Alternative Rock
- smooth
- transparent