Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe vs Strymon Ultraviolet
The Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe and the Strymon Ultraviolet are both pedals sharing modulated. The Strymon Ultraviolet leans analog warmth and 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.37% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
Strymon Ultraviolet
Strymon · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The Smokin' Amp Co. Tri-Vibe is a boutique-built version of the True Vibrato circuit originally documented by RunoffGroove, a respected source within the DIY pedal-building community. It delivers Uni-Vibe-style swirling modulation with a genuine vibrato mode (pitch modulation) alongside chorus-like textures, offering players a professionally-built alternative to assembling the circuit themselves.
The Strymon UltraViolet Vintage Vibe faithfully recreates the iconic Uni-Vibe sound in a modern, reliable pedal, delivering vintage chorus and vibrato swirl without the inconsistency of original units. Its algorithm captures the characteristic woosh, swell, and quirks of a real Uni-Vibe, and it is hard to distinguish from analog vibe pedals while being easy to dial in and generally less intrusive. The simple layout has three knobs, Volume, Speed, and Intensity, plus two switches: one selecting modulation type and one adjusting bias. It offers traditional 100% wet Vibrato, a 50/50 Chorus, and a subtler 70/30 Blend for gentle frequency movement. Musical and versatile, it suits players wanting to dress up and layer clean tones with classic vibe textures across psychedelic, blues, and ambient styles.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Funk
- Alternative Rock
- Blues Rock
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Ambient
- Rock
- analog warmth
- ambient