United States · Est. 2011
Walrus Audio
Oklahoma City boutique known for beautiful visuals and lush, musical reverbs and modulation.
About the brand
Walrus Audio was founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2011. The brand immediately stood out for the quality of its artwork — each pedal features original illustrations that make them objects of desire even before you plug them in. The visual identity has always been inseparable from the sonic identity.
The Fathom multi-function reverb, the Julianna stereo chorus/vibrato, and the ARP-87 multi-function delay are among the most widely praised mid-priced effects on the market. Walrus occupies a sweet spot between mass-market and full boutique — better than the former, more affordable than the latter.
The SLO (Slow Gear) multi-texture reverb and the Polychrome optical flanger have expanded their catalog in consistently inventive directions. Each release comes with original artwork commissioned from independent illustrators, making the brand as much a visual as a sonic phenomenon.
Key facts
- Original commissioned artwork on every pedal enclosure
- Fathom and Julianna are reference mid-price reverb and modulation pedals
- Founded in Oklahoma City in 2011
- Occupies the sweet spot between mass-market and boutique quality
Iconic pedals
Fathom
Multi-function reverb with four algorithms — Hall, Plate, Lo-Fi, Sonar — and a shimmer control that adds octave harmonies to reverb tails.
Julianna
Stereo chorus and vibrato inspired by the EHX Small Clone but with greater control and depth. One of the best simulated analog choruses on the market.
ARP-87
Multi-function delay with four modes — Analog, DMM, Reverse, Lo-Fi — in a compact format covering all delay bases with excellent quality.
SLO
Multi-texture reverb with three algorithms — Sink, Lift, and Ocean — designed to create dense, evocative atmospheres without additional ambient effects.
Notable musicians
- Cory Wong · Fathom, Fundamental
- Derek Trucks · Fathom
- Marcus King · Ages, Fathom
- Nick Reinhart · Slo, Fathom