Described as a “Lo-Fi Modulator”, the Lichtlaerm Audio Nostalgia is a chorus/vibrato pedal designed to evoke the textures and emotional weight of aging media formats like tape and vinyl.
The circuit builds on the spirit of the German company’s now-discontinued Trugbild chorus, offering expanded modulation and a broader sonic range—from subtle movement to warped, surreal pitch bends.
8 LFO modulation options include sine, triangle, square, ramp, and random waves, with a wide sweep ranging from 40 ms to 20 seconds controlled by the rpm knob or tap tempo.
Key controls shape the effect’s sonic character:
- Depth sets the intensity of modulation
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Mix balances dry and wet signals, from light width to immersive modulation.
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Warp adjusts delay time for deep, psychedelic shifts or gentle flutter.
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Fidelity simulates degradation, from lo-fi warmth to clearer signals.
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Level manages output gain, allowing tone shaping or amp-driving boosts.
The Nostalgia can deliver several effects, called by the manufacturer Sonic Identities:
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Chorus adds lush width with subtle delay.
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Vibrato bends pitch in delicate or extreme ways.
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LoFi Filter degrades tone for nostalgic texture.
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Vinyl Simulation introduces flutter and grain.
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Double Tracking creates width and dimension, recreating the effect of a track played twice in stereo.
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Slapback Delay emulates old tape echo with a warped character.
