Kma Audio Machines Tyler Deluxe Freq Splitter
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From Tyler to Tyler Deluxe: the KMA crossover that takes a step forward
The Tyler established itself as a formidable tool for those who want to keep a solid low end while pushing more extreme effects on the rest of the spectrum. With the Tyler Deluxe, KMA Audio Machines revisits the selective frequency splitting concept and beefs it up: same foundations (the filter at the center of the pedal), but a more "pro" approach to everything surrounding the sound on a daily basis. The result is a pedal designed for modern pedalboards, where you want both precision, headroom, and flawless reliability in the studio as well as on stage.
Who is the Tyler Deluxe for?
The Tyler Deluxe targets musicians who like to build a "custom" sound: bassists who want to maintain the low-end foundation, guitarists looking to make a setup wider and clearer, or simply sonic explorers who use parallel routing as a palette. It is particularly relevant whenever a "full-spectrum" effect tends to eat the bass (fuzz, distortion, certain filters) or blur definition when stacking multiple modulations. Live, it helps to keep a clean mix with a single amp; in the studio, it becomes an idea box for denser, deeper, and better-controlled takes.
Regarding styles, the Tyler Deluxe fits wherever you want dimension: rock and stoner (big lows + saturated highs), modern metal (precise attack and held lows), funk (clean lows + rhythmic effects on highs), ambient and post-rock (delay and shimmer on highs while keeping a stable base), or electro/experimental for two-speed textures.
Key features: two paths, smarter loops, and full blend control
At the heart of the Tyler Deluxe is the filter section that splits your signal into LOW PASS and HIGH PASS. The cutoff frequency is variable from 20 Hz to 3 kHz, with a slope of 12 dB per octave, allowing anything from simple low-end "cleaning" to a very marked bass/treble distribution. Then, each path can be sent to its dedicated loop: the ideal tool to place a fuzz only on the highs, or conversely reserve modulation for the lows while keeping the highs crystal clear.
The Deluxe goes further with refinements designed for complex pedalboards. The two transformer-coupled SENDs provide a more robust response, possible saturation warmth, and above all better control of ground loop issues thanks to a switched internal ground-lift. Each loop also has its own phase inversion (+/-): very useful to eliminate phase cancellation when mixing pedals that flip polarity, or when two treatments overlap strangely.
For transparency and control, KMA adds a CLEAN blend: perfect to keep the attack, low end, or original dynamics amid very colored effects. A main phase switch stabilizes interaction with the filter frequency in different configurations (loops engaged or not), to maintain a consistent feel under the fingers. Finally, the LP-CUT and HP-CUT switches allow you to cut the loops when bypassed: a valuable option for working in parallel without "clean" artifacts passing where you don't want them, and to invent very sharp routings.
For modern comfort, the Tyler Deluxe adopts relay soft-switches, an internal step-up to increase headroom (useful with hotter input signals), and low-noise op-amps for improved overall sound quality.
Sound
The Tyler Deluxe is not an effect "you hear" in the classic sense: it is a tool that makes your pedalboard more readable and your playing more controllable. Its character comes from how it lets the lows breathe while allowing much more radical treatments on the highs, without turning your sound into mush. The frequency split brings a sense of punch and definition, and the CLEAN blend helps you retain dynamics and attack, even with very compressed or heavily saturated pedals. With phase inversions and cut options, you can finely tune the "collaboration" between paths to achieve a parallel sound that is natural, solid, and above all musical.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Signal Splitter, Effects | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Black |
| EQ | Filter | ||
| Filter slope | 12 dB per octave | Consumption | approximately 140 mA |
| Variable cutoff frequency | 20 Hz to 3 kHz | Connector | 2.1mm, center negative |
| LP-CUT and HP-CUT functions | cut loops when bypassed | Power supply | not included |
| Required power | 9V DC (max.) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the KMA Audio Machines Tyler Deluxe preserve bass frequencies when using fuzz?
The filter splits the signal between low-pass and high-pass paths, with an adjustable cutoff from 20 Hz to 3 kHz. A fuzz effect can be placed in the high-frequency loop while the bass remains separate.
What is the filter slope of this crossover pedal?
The frequency separation uses a 12 dB per octave slope.
How can phase issues between the two loops be corrected?
Each loop features a +/- phase inversion to correct cancellations caused by connected pedals. A main phase switch is also provided to adjust the interaction with the filter frequency. Transformer-coupled outputs include a switched internal ground lift to better manage ground loops.
Are the loops muted when no effect is activated?
The LP-CUT and HP-CUT switches allow the low-pass or high-pass loops to be muted when bypassed. This function prevents unprocessed signal from returning to the affected signal path.
What power supply is required for the Tyler Deluxe Freq Splitter?
The required power supply is 9 V DC maximum, via a 2.1 mm connector with center negative polarity. Current consumption is approximately 140 mA and the power supply is not included.
