Source Audio One Series Nemesis Delay ADT

Nemesis ADT: the evolution of a modern delay benchmark

The Nemesis has established itself as a delay pedal designed for demanding pedalboards: a wide palette of textures, performance-oriented ergonomics, and studio/live-grade sound quality. The Nemesis ADT version takes this further with its Analog Dry Through : your dry sound does not go through digital conversion, helping to maintain a direct, natural playing feel, especially pleasant on clean tones, crunch, and precise rhythms.
This update also brings improved MIDI management, a bank of 100 factory presets, and a revised selection of delay algorithms covering both classic echoes and modern ambiances.

For whom, which styles, and in what context?

The Source Audio Nemesis ADT targets guitarists (and bassists) who want a single pedal capable of handling both "utility" delay (slapback, rhythmic echo, stereo ping-pong) and more creative textures (modulations, pads, atmospheres). It suits intermediate players seeking an evolving pedal as well as advanced users looking for a central delay on their pedalboard.
In live settings, its 4 footswitch presets accessible quickly and tap tempo make it very effective for chaining multiple songs without getting lost in menus. In studio, the stereo output and precise controls allow fine-tuning the delay in the mix, from simple thickening to wider ambient soundscapes.

Features, controls, and operation: a pedal designed for the field

The Nemesis ADT emphasizes direct control, with dedicated knobs to shape your repeats: delay type, Time, Feedback (number of repeats), Mix (effect level), plus modulation parameters (Mod, Rate, Intensity ) to add movement, depth, and width. The Tap Tempo switch includes a Hold function, handy for quickly accessing behavior variations depending on how you press it.
Architecturally, processing relies on a 56-bit processing with proprietary SA601 chip and 24-bit converters for precise reproduction. For integration, the pedal offers stereo inputs/outputs, a selectable true bypass or buffered bypass depending on your chain length, and extended control via MIDI In/Thru on 5-pin DIN or USB. There is also a Control Input for connection to other Source Audio devices, and a Pedal In input for expression pedal (in morph mode) or external switching via TRS cable.

Sound signature

The Nemesis ADT's signature is a very "organic" playing feel thanks to the analog dry path : your original signal remains punchy, clear, and responsive, while repeats sit around the sound without overpowering it. Depending on the delay type chosen, you can go from clean and detailed echoes to more textured repeats, with subtle modulation, a more vintage character, or atmospheric effects.
The dynamics follow your attack variations well: playing softly, the delay stays discreet and musical; playing harder, the repeats gain presence without becoming messy. An excellent choice if you want a delay that can be both transparent when needed and truly creative when pushing modulation and feedback.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Analog & Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

Knobs	Type, Time, Feedback, Mod, Rate, Intensity, Mix	Required power	9V DC
Pedal In	expression pedal (with morph function) or external switching via TRS cable	Consumption	300 mA