ELECTRO HARMONIX Pico Deep Freeze

ELECTRO-HARMONIX Pico Deep Freeze Sound Retainer

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze is a powerful sound retainer/sustainer pedal that allows you to instantly capture and sustain any note or chord. It's an ideal tool for guitarists and bassists who want to create backing pads for their solos or experiment with atmospheric sounds.

Unlike the original "Freeze," this model offers additional features such as Layering (the ability to layer multiple frozen sounds), Glissando (a smooth transition between frozen notes), and separate volume controls for the dry and effect signals. The pedal operates in three modes: Latch (activates/deactivates with a single press), Moment (active only while held down), and Auto (automatically captures sound when the signal exceeds a threshold, eliminating the need for constant footswitch presses).

Key Features

• Three Modes (Mode Button):
  • Latch (Green): Freezes the sound when the switch is pressed, until pressed again (double-tap turns off).
  • Moment (Orange): Freezes the sound only while the switch is held down.
  • Auto (Red): Automatically detects and freezes each new note or chord.
• Glissando (GLISS): Creates a "portamento" effect, smoothly blending one frozen sound with another (synth-style transitions).
• Speed / Layer Control:
  • In Latch Mode: Controls layering (how much of the previous sound remains when recording a new one).
  • In Moment/Auto Modes: Controls the attack or decay time.
• Separate Mix: DRY (clean signal) and EFFECT (frozen signal) knobs allow for precise sound balancing.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix (EHX)
• Model: Pico Deep Freeze
• Type: Sound Retainer / Sustainer
• Circuitry: Digital
• Bypass: Buffered Bypass
• Sound: Mono (1 x 1/4" Input, 1 x 1/4" Output)
• Power: 9.6VDC-200mA adapter (included)
• Current Consumption: 100 mA
• Dimensions: 93 x 51 x 51 mm (3.65" x 2.0" x 2.0")

What's in the box?

• 1 x Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze pedal
• 1 x EHX 9.6DC-200mA power supply
• 1 x User Manual

Who is it for?

• Solo performers who want to create chordal pads during live performances.
• Creators of ambient and experimental music looking for endless sustain and sound transformations.
• Musicians who need "Superego" functionalities but lack space on their pedalboard.