The Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo is a Dawner Prince tremolo pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo and the Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus Pitch. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo
Dawner Prince · pedal
The Dawner Prince Starla is a compact, high-fidelity analog tremolo whose depth is set by a genuine light-source-and-photocell optical circuit while speed is governed digitally through a tap tempo microprocessor, letting players choose between a speed knob, a tap tempo footswitch, or an external control voltage or remote tap switch to set the rate. At minimum depth settings it functions purely as a clean signal booster, while increasing depth moves through light shimmer, mild transparent pulsing, and on to deep, machine-gun-like swings, with a dedicated volume control specifically added to prevent the perceived volume drop most tremolo pedals introduce when engaged.
- analog
- optical
- tremolo
- modulation
- subtle
- shimmer
- digital
- clean boost
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Blues
- Experimental
- Swing
- Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Amps that pair well with the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Phil X Signature into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchRun Fjord Fuzz Odin into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchInto a low gain tone, EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings the fuzzy it's missing
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo's own analog warmth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
8% matchRed Witch Titan's ambient voice goes after Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo's own analog warmth character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Carl Martin Surf Trem V3
Carl Martin
72% similarityShared character: blues_players, tremolo, digital
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
71% similarityShared character: digital, ambient, subtle
Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo
Artec
70% similarityShared character: tremolo, analog, modulation
CMATMods Tremoglo
Cmatmods
69% similarityShared character: boost, tremolo, digital
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Choka Tremolo
TC Electronic
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo
Anarchy Audio
75% similarityShared character: boost, tremolo, digital
Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus Pitch
Gamechanger Audio
74% similarityShared character: modulation, digital, ambient
Cusack Music Tap-A-Whirl V3
Cusack Music
73% similarityShared character: tremolo, digital, analog
Cusack Music Tap A Whirl V2
Cusack Music
72% similarityShared character: tremolo, digital, analog
JHS Kodiak
JHS Pedals
71% similarityShared character: tremolo, ambient, analog
Hot Box Pedals Tremolous Optical Tremolo
Hot Box Pedals
70% similarityShared character: tremolo, digital, modulation
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo?+
The closest matches in character are the Anarchy Audio Flutterby Tremolo, the Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus Pitch, the Cusack Music Tap-A-Whirl V3. Budget picks: Carl Martin Surf Trem V3, Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato, Artec SE-VTM Vintage Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Cusack Music Tap-a-Whirl V4, JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk Tremolo.
What pairs well with the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — The low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with.
How much does the Dawner Prince Starla Tap Tempo Tremolo cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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