Walrus Audio Canvas Volume

The Tradition of the Volume Pedal, Modernized

"Canvas Volume" reinvents the classic volume pedal by eliminating the weaknesses of string or potentiometer systems. Its signal path remains fully analog to preserve the character of your pickups, while digital position tracking ensures consistent settings night after night. A contemporary approach that solves old problems without sacrificing feel.

For Which Musicians and Uses?

Ideal for guitarists and bassists of all levels seeking a transparent volume pedal for swells, level balancing, or a clean boost at the end of the chain. Perfect live for smooth transitions, in the studio for ultra-controlled takes, and on stereo, ambient, pop, rock, worship, or pedal steel pedalboards thanks to the available linear curves.

Features and In-Depth Control

The control panel, discreetly located under the heel, offers two buttons and LEDs to manage four key parameters. Taper: 8 curves including "Canvas" (ultra-smooth response), plus models inspired by Lehle, Boss, Dunlop, Ernie Ball VP Jr, Hotone, Hilton, and Goodrich. Minimum On: sets the heel level with attenuation possible down to approximately -90 dB. Gain: from unity (0 dB) up to +9 dB in 3 dB steps to turn the pedal into a true clean boost. Lag: response latency from immediate to 2 seconds for silky fades and swells.
Regarding integration, the mono/stereo routing adapts to all configurations, with a mono mode choice between tuner output or dual mono. The utility menu includes travel calibration, factory reset, mono mode selection, and DFU mode for firmware updates via USB-C.

Sound

Thanks to the analog VCAs and a 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, "Canvas Volume" remains neutral and musical: no veil, no high-frequency loss, intact dynamics. Non-linear curves favor quick rises to the peak, while linear curves, favored by pedal steel players, offer smooth progression in both directions. Add the "lag" to round off attacks and achieve exemplary fluid swells.

Technical specifications

Effects	Volume	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Grey

Inputs	2 x 6.35 mm TS unbalanced jacks	Heel attenuation ("Minimum On")	up to approx. -90 dB
Outputs	2 x 6.35 mm TS unbalanced jacks	"Lag" parameter	0 to 2 seconds
Modes	Mono In/Mono Out with dedicated tuner output, Stereo In/Stereo Out, Mono In/Dual Mono Out	Interface under the heel	2 buttons + LED indicators
USB-C	firmware updates	Settings	Taper, Minimum On, Gain, Lag
Frequency range	20 Hz - 20 kHz	Utility menu	calibration, factory reset, mono mode selection (tuner or dual mono), DFU mode
Input impedance	1 MOhm	Dimensions	H 4.8 cm x W 9.1 cm x D 22.5 cm
Output impedance	330 ohms	Weight	1.0 kg
Maximum gain	up to +9 dB (in 3 dB steps)	Consumption	300 mA (isolated power supply of minimum 300 mA recommended)