SolidGoldFX Lysis Polyphonic Octave Down Fuzz Modulator Demo

Guitar and Pocket Piano demo of the subsonic synth behemoth, Lysis by SolidGoldFX
MKII available for purchase at: thepedalzone.c...
Lysis is SolidGoldFX’ synthy dirt device of doom. A crushing analog fuzz feeds into a fully polyphonic digital octave down circuit, which then meets a blend-able filter and modulation section that can be either automatically or manually controlled, for worlds of undulating synthetic tones.
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Guitars, Synths and Apps used:
Jennings Navigator
Tonfuchs Bulldog
Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano
Garageband for iOS - Beat Sequencer
Pedals used:
SolidGoldFX Lysis - thepedalzone.c...
EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 - thepedalzone.c...
Amps used:
Fender Deluxe Reverb 65 RI mic'd with an Aston Stealth

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks for watching everybody! It always means so much to me that you all tune in every time. I hope you dig the pedal and the demo. This is one of the most fun pedals I've played in a long time. If you like it, then please consider leaving a like, comment or go all the way and share the demo with your partners in tone. Every action means more than you could possibly think. The word of mouth can be so powerful and meaningful. As always, thank you for being awesome ❤

[@thepedalzone]

The expression port is only meant for connecting an expression pedal, not other effects pedals. You only use the in and outputs on the pedals to make serial effects chains. You need something like a Boss EV-30, Moog EP-3 or Mission Engineering EP-1 to use the expression functionalities on the Lysis.

[@internalmethods]

@@thepedalzone Sooooo, just got my Lysis pedal and thought there was a problem with the expression jack. I was using a short right angle patch cable and it didn't work (mono). So I grabbed a longer (straight end) cable (which was stereo) and it worked. Any idea why this is happening?

[@mariodriessen9740]

That pedal truely is amazing, but what amazes me even more is your approach of playing. Demoing guitar pedals can be boring and sometimes even annoying, for a lot of times the demonstrator can play a mean guitar, but he (or she) doesn't do justice to the pedal 'cos he (or she) just doesn't know what to do with something that isn't another klon klone, or another screamer. And then there are those who don't even know how to play the guitar at all. With you I don't know how well you can play the guitar. Atleast you know what you can't do, 'cos I never heard you playing poorly. That's a gift. And it's better than that, 'cos what you excel in is to create the perfect sonic atmosphere to demo the gear, whatever it may be, in a way that shows exactly what you can do with it. And it allways impresses and inspire me. That tells me you're a musician. Not just another guitar nerd. Thanks again!

[@thepedalzone]

I don't know how you personally define a "good" guitar player or someone who plays "well". If that means high technical proficiency, shred abilities and muscle memory full of licks and riffs, then that's not me. I'm not a "shop player" or whatever you wanna call it. My abilities are what's on display in my videos. I can't do more than that. A good musician to me is someone who plays to the song, and not someone who plays to be heard. So in this demo context, it means someone who plays to make the pedal shine, and not someone who tries to shine through the pedal. My strength is that I'm willing to invest the time it takes to learn a pedal deeply, almost to a level of product specialist, so I can concisely show what makes a pedal special. If that requires me to hone certain playing skills, then I'm also willing to invest the time on that front. I know my limits, but I also know that I'm willing to push my own limits in order to demonstrate a pedal the way it deserves to be demonstrated. Thanks for the taking the time to watch the demo, and then write a kind and thoughtful comment. Means a lot to me.

[@mariodriessen9740]

ThePedalZone ; That's exactly what I meant! And it's so important, because it makes everything you do both authentic and credible. I can listen for hours, just to hear you play. Your playing moves me everytime. ❤️

[@eddieriviello]

Every video you do confirms you have the coolest taste in pedals. I’ve been looking for a first fuzz, and I’ve always wanted something more than just a muff. This looks fun enough to spend time exploring. Thanks for the rad sounds, Stefan!

[@thepedalzone]

Very kind of you, man! Thank you! You should definitely give Lysis a go. It's just killer.

[@soundisles]

This pedal sounds spacey and sinister at the same time. So good!

[@thepedalzone]

Very fitting description, my friend 🙌

[@T-Hawkeyes]

This is what I love about you Lysis. You sound "synthy" w/o sounding like a synth. Thanks.

[@thepedalzone]

Very true! Exactly why I love it as well 😊👍

[@neonether]

Do you mean it captures particular elements of a synthesizer while not capturing less favorable characteristics?

[@thepedalzone]

ChrisSignvm - No, just mean it sounds synthy while still being firmly rooted in the world of guitar.

[@T-Hawkeyes]

​@@neonether I can't think of any less favorable characteristics when I think of a good synthesizer (except the price maybe). ; ) It just sounds like my bass guitar is being patched into the mod section of a good analog synth. It doesn't turn my bass into a synth if that makes synths.

[@neonether]

@@T-Hawkeyes Ah you're playing bass! Even cooler! For whatever reason bass always sounds better with synth-like fx. Yes makes sense, basically have the filters and pseudo-LFO, wicked!

[@rjmarlow8229]

Your enthusiasm makes me smile!

[@thepedalzone]

Your kindness makes me smile. Thank you 😊🙏

[@Bealzeebozzo]

OMG! This pedal sounds insane in your hands. Synthy but not synthy.....I gotta get one

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! And yes, I totally agree with the "Synthy but not synthy" part. It sounds synthy, but still remains firmly rooted in the world of guitar, and I love that!

[@DyscoJen]

Loving the warp footswitch sweeps, but man, you bring the magic starting around 9:00 that left me wanting this video to go on a bit longer.

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, the WARP feature is too much fun. Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words 🙏

[@ianlahaye9476]

Shopping for the right Octave Pedal found me here. First time to the channel and man, instant sub! Gonna back log and watch the archive. Thanks dude!

[@FantasticExplorers]

Holy cow! Surprising versatile pedal!! Sounds very useful too!! P.S. I prefer reviews where people talk about the features as opposed to me reading them ONLY because I usually watch these while I'm doing other stuff... that being said I think you HANDS DOWN have the best silent pedal reviews on KZbin!!!! (And I appreciate that you leave your thoughts at the end)

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! Happy you like the pedal, and I'm honored to hear that my demos manage to stand out to you, even though they use a format that you usually don't gravitate towards. I just personally like to let the pedal speak for itself. It's rude to interrupt someone who's speaking, hence I reserve my verdict for the end :)

[@MeatCatCheesyBlaster]

It all sounds awesome but the swell is so cool

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! I think the swell section is my personal fave as well 😊

[@aarondnvn4513]

This thing is absolutely nuts! I don’t even own a guitar but i always dream of a way to run software synths through all the pedals you demo. Maybe someday😊 amazing work!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed it! It's easy to use software synths with outboard gear like pedals. There's a ton of great tutorials on the subject on KZbin 😊

[@joshguthriemusic8090]

Holy crap!!! You hit that power chord @ 10:26 I literally got goosebumps! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@thepedalzone]

Epic!

[@mortenfgreve]

Woah! I’’m four minutes into the video - and here’s what I think: WHAT an interesting pedal concept! 😲👍

[@thepedalzone]

It's a super interesting pedal concept. SolidGoldFx are really awesome at thinking outside the stompbox when it comes to fuzz and filters ☺

[@mortenfgreve]

ThePedalZone For sure! Another thing: Man, you just HAVE to turn some of all the brilliant, brilliant stuff from your demos into some kind of record. Just a tiny little EP with equal measures of ambient and fuzz’o’doom... 🤘🥳

[@edwardrapley]

Really enjoying your videos, commenting just to show support, your channel inspired me to start playing with pedals.

[@thepedalzone]

Oh, man! Thank you so much. Really means a lot to me ❤🙏

[@eternity9099]

That was sick! SolidGold coming with a really original design. Your playing was amazing as usual Stefan. That synth part was epic.

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! Really happy you liked the sounds and the playing.

[@oceanwolfwon9393]

Man you got me sold on this pedal who needs a midi guitar synth when I can sound like Derek Sherinian or quasi Skrillex dubstep on guitar thanks for playing 👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@thepedalzone]

Really happy you liked the demo and the pedal. It’s one of my favorite releases in recent years. You should really check out the latest MkII version of it. I have a demo of that on my channel as well. It takes the original Lysis to a whole new level of epic awesomeness

[@oceanwolfwon9393]

@@thepedalzone heck yeah I'll look at it right now. It's like you make organic synths but without midi that's what these pedals industries needs to do is make it available more and advanced to where we don't need hardware keyboards or midi pickups any longer

[@kevin6156]

Awesome demo, as always! Really tasty riffs my dude 🤘

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much 🙏

[@mykhedelic6471]

HOLY MOTHER OF TONE!

[@thepedalzone]

YES!

[@mykhedelic6471]

@@thepedalzone I had to repeat that statement because my thoughts were pretty much obliterated after hearing that pedal. I was trying to wait for the new year to get another pedal (your show and a few others have been very effective) but since you had pretty much sold me on the 76plus (truly astounding pedal) I had to hear its darker, more bizarre cousin. Annoyingly not disappointed. Bad for my wallet, challenge to my discipline, portal to another tone dimension. I may need pedal acquisition therapy. Enabler! =)

[@Aphelion_Music]

Damn Stefan, killer riffs as always! Yours is the first video that made me think about buying a Lysis. You're very dangerous for my wallet, I already bought a JPTR Kaleidoscope after your demo! Thanks for all the information and positivity you help spread through your KZbin channel, the Facebook group and the Discord server. You're awesome

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much for the kind and encouraging words. Truly means a lot to me. I'm honored that you find inspiration in my demos 🙏

[@chucklepadory]

The riff at like 1:20 !!! Is so good Stefan

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@nigelrayner6282]

Wow, very interesting pedal. I never knew I needed one of these, but it appears that I do........ Great demo Stefan, superb jam at the end. Musical and intelligent as always.

[@thepedalzone]

Awww, man! Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the jam. Always fun to make ☺ And heck yeah you need this pedal. It's just too much fun to ignore 🙌

[@punkrevenge676]

Great video thanks now i want another pedal 😂 by the way you make excellent demo videos, all great in showing the range of a pedal in a lot of styles. Keep up the good work!

[@dwightgarcia9197]

Loved the review! The reasons you stated at the end of your video are exactly why I bought a Walrus Audio Luminary V1 over the Lysis, because the V2 flutter control is a tremolo whereas the V1 is actually a chorus/vibrato sound, because it provided more control and functionality and allows me to pair my favorite fuzz pedal with to achieve the same results and deeper with its presets and internal dip switches. However, the WA Luminary V1 doesn't have the warp feature and while not exactly a deal breaker, it was in fact a bummer not to have. Nothing a glitch or oscillating pedal couldn't fix. Admittedly, for me, it was a very tough call to decide between the two as I really wanted the Lysis, but the Luminary had it all where it counted for me. I would definitely love to see you feature the WA Luminary V1 or V2 with your chops and pedal pairings of choice some time on the channel! Cheers!

[@pedalscapes]

Awesomeness indeed! Cheers...

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man! Happy you enjoyed the video 😊

[@nowwhat1]

Awesome demo! This pedal immediately transported me back to 1999 and reminded me of the synths in "Flat Beat" by Mr Oizo :)

[@thepedalzone]

Hahahaha! Never thought Mr.Oizo would ever be mentioned on my channel. But here we are..... Here. We. Are! 😂 Hapoy you enjoyed the demo. Means a lot 🙏

[@alexj3007]

I. NEED. THIS.

[@thepedalzone]

GO. FOR. IT!

[@Enduringrevery]

Amazing demo!!! I’m sold ! This is definitely going on my wishlist!

[@thepedalzone]

I’m really happy you liked the demo. Lysis is such a special and inspiring pedal 😊

[@zbsfm]

whoah! those wubs are insane. never knew you could get those from a guitar tbh.

[@thepedalzone]

Wub wub wub! The Low-Pass filter is just ridiculously good 🙌

[@choobagils]

Ok I just ordered one. I have to try it with both my guitar and my accordion (really XD). Next step will probably be the KMA Cirrus. BTW I really like your demos, especially the jam parts. Greetings!

[@thepedalzone]

Man! This thing must sound crazy on accordion. You're welcome to tag me in videos where you give that a go 😊 Lysis and Cirrus is a wonderful pair. You definitely can't go wrong with that combo. And thanks for the kind words about my demos. Means a lot to me 🙏

[@saddestchord7622]

Damn. I was going to get one of those Logan overdrives, but now I have a decision to make. What a cool little machine.

[@thepedalzone]

The decision should always be GET BOTH ☺ Happy you enjoyed the demo. Means a lot!

[@HuesoColorado]

Such a clever pedal!

[@thepedalzone]

I 100% agree 😊👍

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

You should really put those jams up on Spotify/iTunes/etc. So damn good!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you like the jams. Means a lot 🙏

[@goobertsnoobert9015]

2:47 this is why I want this pedal so bad

[@thepedalzone]

It's such an epic pedal! Recommend you check out the MkII version of it though. It's way more versatile. I have a demo of that one on my channel as well :)

[@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup]

Awesome! Damn it! Now I want one!

[@thepedalzone]

Awww! Thaaaanks! Totally go for it. It rules 🙌

[@knobsstrings]

Great vid as always! ❤️

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you VERY MUCH ❤️🙏

[@nuclearpuddle4664]

The pedal yes, but DAMN!!! I’d buy your album!!

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! Kind of you. Really happy you liked the tones and tunes 😊👍

[@nuclearpuddle4664]

ThePedalZone writing some similar stuff myself so definitely gonna have to grab one of those 🙌🤘

[@neonether]

Would have loved to have you use Mod mode to demonstrate some guitar PAD sounds! The sweeps were awesome, curious to hear how low the rate can be set.

[@thepedalzone]

The rate can go super slow

[@delivrance3961]

excellent!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much!

[@ryanmaiden187]

Hi.Killer full feature demo.which Mission expression pedal are your using?

[@fernandovidriales4168]

4:20

[@zacharyvaccaro5632]

Wow, just amazing man! Really cool concept for a pedal and theirs alot of options onboard! When you first demoed this pedal i tried to find out where i could get one and some info came up regarding their headquarters being located in Montreal? If I'm not mistaken towards the end of the video were you using the Avalanche run's secondary functions to play over that loop? Very nice touch!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you dig it, man. It's a super fun pedal. Yes, SolidGoldFX is based in Montreal, Canada. Only used the Avalanche Run for delay and reverb. The loop composition was made with a Ditto Looper.

[@pedaladdict2019]

Hello Where does go your preference 76 or Lysis. Of course there are 2 different animals. One is octave down and the other is octave up... Maybe 76 more polyvalent because Lysis is darker? With which one had you more fun? By the way your 2 demos were greaaaaat... 🤘

[@michaelweiler6300]

Sounds like you're the newest member of Russian Circles.

[@thepedalzone]

That would be a dream come true! ❤ Especially if a single pedal could do that 😂

[@drpibisback7680]

Makes sense, seeing as the pedal appears to draw inspiration from the visuals of Isis. Background kinda looks like the cover of Oceanic and the font is definitely based on their logo.

[@planetwells]

Great video …hey what company makes that pick you have on the side ?

[@NoCoverCharge]

ok here is my favorite chain ..Lysis..boss super chorus..EQD hummingbird and topanga reverb...

[@thepedalzone]

That sounds like a lot of fun 😊

[@NoCoverCharge]

@the3-dkiller1 yes run that trough the hummingbird it is amazing

[@NoCoverCharge]

@@thepedalzone it as an Epic Sound

[@NoCoverCharge]

Sweet should sound epic

[@nikolajhansen15]

thanks a lot for all your demos - they're great! I have a Hot Rod Deluxe amp (old version but I really like it) that I use with my fender custom strat and I want to start building a board, one pedal at a time. But I dont want more than 5-7 pedals. Which pedals would you choose for a small board like this? Best regards, Nikolaj.

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you like the demos, man! Regarding your small board. What's your budget like and what style of music do you play? Any specific pedals you've already had your eye on?

[@nikolajhansen15]

@@thepedalzone I play a lot of different styles (jazzy, neo-soul/R/B, modern progressive) but i really like clean sounds a lot with some modulation. Fx Michael Landau's Trichorus w delay sound or Manuel Gardner clean. When it comes to overdrive I have just ordered The Duellist, and I hope this pedal will cover most of my overdrive wishes. I have my eye on the Synesthesia - and if I could pair that with a delay and reverb pedal (maybe as a combined pedal) - what do you think about a board like this?. I dont want to spend more than 900 dollars on reverb, delay and modulation pedals :)

[@nikolajhansen15]

Maybe I should start with the specular tempus? The reverbs sound great, but I dont know if it is gigging friendly or if it would pair well with the duellist

[@AcceleratingUniverse]

what is the neck pickup on your guitar at 8:56? great demo btw

[@thepedalzone]

That’s a Nick Silver Blue Moonlight P90 pickup 👍

[@AcceleratingUniverse]

@@thepedalzone thanks

[@soyellowsoviolent]

what is your go to power source? i am trying to make a compact board and I need something smaller than my 1spot :(

[@thepedalzone]

I use a CIOKS DC7. The best PSU on the market. If you need something even more compact, then check out the new CIOKS4. It’s crazy small but powerful.

[@soyellowsoviolent]

@@thepedalzone wish I got it on sale :(

[@mtfrankenstein]

Awesome, out of curiosity what would your sig pedal be, if sky is the limit?

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you liked the demo 🙏I don't really have any ideas for signature gear. Don't really need to in this golden age of pedals we're living in. One inspiring dream device after another gets released every month 😊

[@mtfrankenstein]

ThePedalZone thanks for the reply. It’d be interesting to see what you could come up with. I’ll still keep an eye out tho ;)

[@andrewprice2506]

Holy fuck dude....

[@ManeshwarSingh]

What expression pedal do you use? Like which model?

[@thepedalzone]

Mission Engineering EP-25 Pro Aero 👍

[@ManeshwarSingh]

@@thepedalzone thank you! And Happy New year!

[@christossounian6746]

Wub Wub Wuuub

[@thepedalzone]

All the wub 🙌