The Zvex Tremolo Probe is a Zvex tremolo pedal, currently around $309.56. Close alternatives include the Subdecay TremCoder 2 and the Rocktron Pulse Tremolo. It pairs well with the Marshall JVM410H and the Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo.

Zvex Tremolo Probe

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The Zvex Tremolo Probe is a theremin-controlled tremolo pedal from Z.Vex Effects (Minneapolis, Minnesota), using a proximity antenna (theremin-style) to control tremolo speed — the closer a foot or hand moves to the antenna, the faster the tremolo oscillates. Like the Wah Probe and Fuzz Probe in the Z.Vex probe family, it eliminates conventional depth/rate knobs in favor of gestural, proximity-based speed control for expressive, hands-free tremolo variation.

What stands out

  • “Limitations: Proximity control requires physical positioning discipline; /rate tremolo for consistent live use”

    — from the reviews

  • “Vex Effects (Minneapolis, Minnesota), using a proximity antenna (theremin-style) to control tremolo speed — the closer a foot or hand moves to the antenna, the faster the tremolo oscillates”

    — from the listing

  • “Strengths: Theremin-style proximity antenna control allows real-time tremolo speed variation through gestural control — -free, expressive, and”

    — from the reviews

  • “The Tremolo Probe is a unique choice for experimental players who want to modulate tremolo speed in real-time through physical proximity”

    — from the community notes

  • “Its theremin-style antenna allows sweeping tremolo rate changes mid-song or mid-phrase in a way”

    — from the community notes

Trade-offs

  • “In the signal chain tremolo sits after drive and before reverb”

    — from the community notes

  • “like the wah probe and fuzz probe in the z”

    — from the listing

  • tremolo
  • expressive
  • experimental
  • mid
  • tremolo speed
  • tremolo probe
  • tremolo rate changes
$309.56View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 23, 2026

Genres the Zvex Tremolo Probe is commonly used in

  • Experimental
  • Indie
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Electronic
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the Zvex Tremolo Probe

Marshall JVM410H

Marshall

21% match

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Marshall JVM410H leans toward pristine, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo

Two-Rock

17% match
$5500via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II

Mesa Boogie

tonal match
$1147.50via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head

Friedman

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Friedman PT-20

Friedman

tonal match
$1499via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Friedman PT-20 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Ceriatone British Style 2525

Ceriatone

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Ceriatone British Style 2525 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Friedman Pink Taco Head

Friedman

tonal match
$1499via Reverb

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Friedman Pink Taco Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo

Vox

tonal match

Comes later in the signal chain

Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Pedals that stack with the Zvex Tremolo Probe

Zvex Fuzz Probe

Zvex

46% match
$230via Reverb

“Like the Wah Probe and Fuzz Probe in the Z.Vex probe family, it eliminates conventional depth/rate knobs”— from the zvex-tremolo-probe listing

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Airis Effects SPEC-Defier

Airis Effects

22% match
$169via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Airis Effects SPEC-Defier leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Boss DD-2 Digital Delay

Boss

5% match
$125via Reverb

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after Zvex Tremolo Probe in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Zvex Tremolo Probe — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb

Crazy Tube Circuits

5% match

Run Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb after Zvex Tremolo Probe in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Zvex Tremolo Probe — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

MXR Badass Variac

MXR

tonal match
$154.99via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

MXR Badass Variac leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

JHS Pedals JHS Cheeseball

JHS Pedals

tonal match

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, JHS Pedals JHS Cheeseball brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

DigiTech DOD Compressor 280

Digitech

tonal match
$119.23via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze

Digitech

tonal match
$95.94via Reverb

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Cheaper alternatives

Dreadbox Treminator

Dreadbox

61% similarity
$172.04via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, reverb, overdrive

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Blackcap Asynchronous Dual Tremolo

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

57% similarity
$209via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

Cusack Music Tremolo AME

Cusack Music

56% similarity
$159.99via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, reverb, overdrive

Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo

Modtone

55% similarity
$64.99via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

MayFly Audio Terrain Tremolo

Mayfly Audio

54% similarity
$148.78via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo

Line 6

53% similarity
$62.92via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

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Subdecay TremCoder 2

Subdecay

59% similarity
$299via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

Rocktron Pulse Tremolo

Rocktron

57% similarity

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar

Rainger Fx

56% similarity
$279via Reverb

Shared character: tremolo

Mid-Fi Electronics Another An-Other

Mid Fi Electronics

54% similarity

Shared character: tremolo, middle

TC Electronic Pipeline Tap Tremolo

TC Electronic

54% similarity

Shared character: tremolo, overdrive

Supacoil FX Badalamenti Tremolo

Supacoil Fx

53% similarity

Shared character: tremolo, reverb

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Zvex Tremolo Probe?+

The closest matches in character are the Subdecay TremCoder 2, the Rocktron Pulse Tremolo, the Rainger FX Effects Binary Pulsar. Budget picks: Dreadbox Treminator, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Blackcap Asynchronous Dual Tremolo, Cusack Music Tremolo AME.

What pairs well with the Zvex Tremolo Probe?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JVM410H, Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Marshall JVM410H leans toward pristine, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.

How much does the Zvex Tremolo Probe cost?+

Around $309.56 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).

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