CopperSound Telegraph V2

A Modern Evolution of the Stutter "Killswitch"

Stutter is the art of transforming a continuous signal into rhythmic hatchings : sharp cuts, nervous repetitions, mechanical accents. Historically, this effect was achieved through "manual" manipulations (pickup selector switches, volume cuts, external switches), becoming a language of its own in rock, electro, and experimental music.

The Telegraph V2 follows this tradition but takes it much further: beyond simple on/off, it adds an interactive approach with an active circuit, an adjustable Burst mode, and control options designed for modern pedalboards and studio setups.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

The CopperSound Telegraph V2 is aimed at guitarists and bassists who want to inject rhythm into a pad, explode a riff, or create organic "glitches" without using plugins. It also shines with producers and keyboardists: placed on a synth output, a vocal, or an effects bus, it becomes a very musical sound design tool.

Perfect for live use (breaks, drops, transitions) as well as in the studio (tempo-synced cuts, repetitive patterns, machine-like effects), it suits indie, post-rock, electro, ambient, math, noise, modern pop, and all styles that appreciate syncopated textures.

Modes, Control, and Connectivity: A Pedal Designed as an Instrument

At the heart of the Telegraph V2 is an immediate "stutter" operation, enhanced by the Burst Mode : an automatic tremolo-type chopping whose speed is adjusted with the Burst potentiometer (from 110 BPM to very high speeds). This allows you to go from a subtle rhythmic shiver to a percussive burst, with a sound that can recall certain pickup selector tricks on a double-humbucker guitar.

A polarity selector offers two creative behaviors: Kill (burst activates only when you press) or Activate (silence until you press). Add to this the option to choose between a momentary and a latching mode (with internal lock disable option), and you get a pedal that can serve as both a one-off effect and a permanent rhythmic tool.

For advanced setups, the Telegraph V2 accepts a 10k expression pedal to control the Burst speed and offers CV clock synchronization to integrate with a sequencer, drum machine, or a DAW/STAN environment via appropriate conversion. Finally, the CopperSound Smart Bypass provides efficient handling: press to engage, hold for momentary play.

The Sound

The Telegraph V2 does not "color" like an overdrive or delay: its signature is the shape of the sound. It sculpts the envelope into sharp cuts, capable of making a sustained chord almost percussive, or transforming a monophonic line into a tight rhythmic pattern. In Burst Mode, the output oscillates between steady pulsation and machine-gun effect, with a very "instrumental" feel under the fingers thanks to the responsiveness of the control.

In terms of inspiration and real use, the Telegraph V2 has notably been spotted in Emily Hopkins' rig, proof of its appeal to musicians seeking original textures and expressive performances.

Technical specifications

Effects	Effects	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Green
Type	sector

Polarity selector	Kill / Activate	Sync input	6.35mm CV Jack (clock)
Operating modes	momentary and latching (lock can be disabled internally)	"Passive Dual Tap" compatibility	works with Normally Open (NO) tap sources
Power loss protection	automatic return to bypass	Enclosure	all-metal hardware
Switching system	CopperSound Smart Bypass (press to activate, hold for momentary)	Dimensions (with hardware)	approximately 124 x 70 x 76 mm
Input	6.35mm Jack	Required power	9V DC center negative
Output	6.35mm Jack	Connector	2.1 x 5.5 mm
Expression input	6.35mm TRS Jack (10k expression pedal)	Consumption	60 mA