Carl Martin Surf Trem V3 vs Source Audio Vertigo
The Carl Martin Surf Trem V3 and the Source Audio Vertigo are both pedals sharing modulated. The Carl Martin Surf Trem V3 leans transparent. The Source Audio Vertigo leans ambient.
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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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Genres both listings are associated with.- 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.$79.09via Reverb
The Carl Martin Surf Trem V3 is the third generation of Carl Martin's optical tremolo pedal, using a photocell (light-dependent resistor) circuit to produce natural, lamp-like amplitude modulation. The optical circuit provides the smooth, musical tremolo character associated with vintage tube amplifier onboard tremolo, with a more organic response than electronic LFO designs. Version 3 brings refinements to the Rate and Depth controls for improved usability. Danish boutique construction. Suited for surf, country, vintage rock, and blues players who want authentic optical tremolo character.
The Source Audio Vertigo is a tremolo and vibrato pedal from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering multiple tremolo and vibrato voicings including harmonic, optical, bias, and rotary speaker modes with MIDI control and Neuro app programmability. The Vertigo provides the widest tremolo and vibrato palette from Source Audio for players who need comprehensive modulation with full preset recall.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- Electronic
- Blues
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
- transparent
- ambient