Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal and Qi Etherealizer
Walrus Audio is making waves at NAMM 2025 with two groundbreaking pedal releases that promise to shake up how we approach guitar playing and tone crafting. The Canvas Rehearsal and the Qi Etherealizer aren’t just pedals—they’re innovative tools designed to enhance creativity and redefine what’s possible.
The Canvas Rehearsal Pedal: A Game-Changer for Practice
Imagine a pedal that doesn’t just amplify your sound but actively helps you become a better musician. That’s the concept behind the Canvas Rehearsal.
This compact powerhouse is more than a metronome. It’s a metronome, headphone amp, and Bluetooth streamer all in one. Walrus Audio has taken familiar ideas and reimagined them into a tool designed to perfect your playing. With features like tap tempo, adjustable meter, tap division, and accent beats displayed on a sleek OLED screen, it’s packed with flexibility.
But the real star? MIDI compatibility. You can sync tempos to your setlist or program the Canvas Rehearsal to fit your precise needs. Whether you’re fine-tuning your timing or jamming to tracks via Bluetooth or the aux input, this pedal has you covered. Add in stereo ins and outs, a headphone jack, and dedicated volume controls for guitar, click, and aux signals, and you’ve got a pedal that transforms your practice sessions.
Walrus describes it as “the perfect end-of-chain tool to help you perfect your sound before taking the stage.” Whether you’re a gigging musician or an at-home player, this pedal is a must-have.
The Qi Etherealizer Pedal: Yvette Young’s Audio Dream
For those who want to push the boundaries of tone, Walrus Audio’s collaboration with Yvette Young has birthed the Qi Etherealizer. This signature pedal is a modulation powerhouse, combining chorus, delay, reverb, and granular soundscapes into one versatile unit.
Designed to unlock “a vast universe of sonic possibilities,” the Qi Etherealizer allows players to mix and match effects in series or parallel configurations. With a Cortex M7 processor and a cutting-edge MDSP digital platform, this pedal delivers studio-quality sound in a compact design.
Three footswitches handle bypass, freeze, and tap/oscillation functions, while additional knobs and buttons offer endless tweaking options. Whether you're crafting shimmering choruses or ethereal reverbs, the Qi Etherealizer provides unmatched creative potential. Yvette Young herself is thrilled, saying, “I’m actually soooo thrilled to get this one out and give people access to my favorite chorus sounds and so many fun abstract sounds that inspire me.”
A New Era for Walrus Audio and Musicians
Walrus Audio has once again proven its commitment to innovation. The Canvas Rehearsal redefines how we practice, while the Qi Etherealizer invites players to explore uncharted tonal territories. Both pedals embody the creativity and craftsmanship Walrus is known for, setting new standards for the industry.
Whether you’re sharpening your skills or crafting otherworldly soundscapes, Walrus Audio has you covered. These releases are more than just pedals—they’re tools to inspire and elevate every aspect of your playing. Stay tuned, because NAMM 2025 is just getting started!