We say...
The eagerly-awaited Swells is finally here, nearly a year after making waves (no pun intended) at Superbooth. Swells is to reverb what Intellijel's Sealegs is to delay - a powerful, multi-model, great-sounding effect that can give your patch the perfect finishing touch.
Manufacturer's description
Intellijel Swells is a multi-model reverb module with a built-in SWELL Generator.
Choose from nine unique reverb models passionately researched and developed by Intellijel. The models include everything from lush halls and plates, to reimagined vintage digital devices, to downright bizarre and otherworldly “spaces”.
Each reverb model has a comprehensive set of controls, including eight dedicated sliders for PREDELAY, SIZE, DECAY, HI/LO DAMPING, and EQ, plus two unique-per-model controls called EBB and FLOW. Set the optimum balance of dry and wet signals using the dedicated INPUT and MIX controls. There’s also a DRIVE option to saturate the signal fed into the reverb. All of these controls respond smoothly to both internal and external modulation.
The SWELL generator creates waves of modulation. It is, essentially, an envelope follower with four operating modes. A ‘SWELL’ can be triggered from the input signal, output signal, or a dedicated external sidechain input. SWELLs can be generated via the TRIG input or manually via the SWELL button. Adjust RISE, FALL, and THRESHold to determine the shape and reactivity of your SWELL modulation.
The output of the SWELL generator is normalled to all reverb parameters for instant self-modulation. The SWELL generator has a dedicated output, so you can send swells of modulation to other modules, too.
Swells features additional processors to spice up your reverbs: FREEZE, REVERSE, BURST, and LO-FI. FREEZE captures a slice of audio for infinite sustain through the reverb. REVERSE flips the audio playback from the pre-delay. BURST can trigger a variety of momentary effects – such as a burst of noise or a surge of pre-delay feedback. Assign any or all of these functions to the TRIG Input.
LO-FI applies a model-specific effect that degrades or modifies the audio through your reverb to impose new dimensions of character. There are three levels of LO-FI: OFF, MINimum and MAXimum.
The diverse and versatile set of reverb models in Swells lets you conjure a virtually infinite variety of reverberant spaces for your sound explorations. Swells is a reverb module that rewards those who like to tweak, explore, and experiment.
Features
- Nine unique stereo reverb models — Fog, Blur, Shadow, Velvet, Asterion, Deadspace, Buckets, Ritual, and Gaze
- A complete set of reverb controls with PRE-DELAY, SIZE, DECAY, HI/LO DAMPING, and EQ, alongside model-specific EBB and FLOW controls
- Selectable LO-FI depth to apply model-specific effects, which degrade or modify the processed audio
- SWELL Generator — Multi-mode envelope follower with RISE, FALL, and THRESHOLD controls; selectable audio source: IN/ SC(Side Chain/OUT; and adjustable EF GAIN and EF High Cut filter
- Saturating input DRIVE with level TRIM and configurable input low cut filter
- FREEZE captures a moment in sound and passes it back through the INPUT stage for endless soundscapes reprocessed through the selected model
- REVERSE the incoming sound, with adjustable time and sync options
- BURST adds noise or feedback alongside the input to add energy to your signal
- Assignable TRIG input for triggering FREEZE, BURST, REVERSE, and SWELL, or syncing REVERSE
- Send/Return mode to disable the dry signal path
- Nine CV inputs with attenuverters
- 96kHz 24-bit Stereo I/O and 32-bit floating point internal processing
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
The eagerly-awaited Swells is finally here, nearly a year after making waves (no pun intended) at Superbooth. Swells is to reverb what Intellijel's Sealegs is to delay - a powerful, multi-model, great-sounding effect that can give your patch the perfect finishing touch.
Manufacturer's description
Intellijel Swells is a multi-model reverb module with a built-in SWELL Generator.
Choose from nine unique reverb models passionately researched and developed by Intellijel. The models include everything from lush halls and plates, to reimagined vintage digital devices, to downright bizarre and otherworldly “spaces”.
Each reverb model has a comprehensive set of controls, including eight dedicated sliders for PREDELAY, SIZE, DECAY, HI/LO DAMPING, and EQ, plus two unique-per-model controls called EBB and FLOW. Set the optimum balance of dry and wet signals using the dedicated INPUT and MIX controls. There’s also a DRIVE option to saturate the signal fed into the reverb. All of these controls respond smoothly to both internal and external modulation.
The SWELL generator creates waves of modulation. It is, essentially, an envelope follower with four operating modes. A ‘SWELL’ can be triggered from the input signal, output signal, or a dedicated external sidechain input. SWELLs can be generated via the TRIG input or manually via the SWELL button. Adjust RISE, FALL, and THRESHold to determine the shape and reactivity of your SWELL modulation.
The output of the SWELL generator is normalled to all reverb parameters for instant self-modulation. The SWELL generator has a dedicated output, so you can send swells of modulation to other modules, too.
Swells features additional processors to spice up your reverbs: FREEZE, REVERSE, BURST, and LO-FI. FREEZE captures a slice of audio for infinite sustain through the reverb. REVERSE flips the audio playback from the pre-delay. BURST can trigger a variety of momentary effects – such as a burst of noise or a surge of pre-delay feedback. Assign any or all of these functions to the TRIG Input.
LO-FI applies a model-specific effect that degrades or modifies the audio through your reverb to impose new dimensions of character. There are three levels of LO-FI: OFF, MINimum and MAXimum.
The diverse and versatile set of reverb models in Swells lets you conjure a virtually infinite variety of reverberant spaces for your sound explorations. Swells is a reverb module that rewards those who like to tweak, explore, and experiment.
Features
- Nine unique stereo reverb models — Fog, Blur, Shadow, Velvet, Asterion, Deadspace, Buckets, Ritual, and Gaze
- A complete set of reverb controls with PRE-DELAY, SIZE, DECAY, HI/LO DAMPING, and EQ, alongside model-specific EBB and FLOW controls
- Selectable LO-FI depth to apply model-specific effects, which degrade or modify the processed audio
- SWELL Generator — Multi-mode envelope follower with RISE, FALL, and THRESHOLD controls; selectable audio source: IN/ SC(Side Chain/OUT; and adjustable EF GAIN and EF High Cut filter
- Saturating input DRIVE with level TRIM and configurable input low cut filter
- FREEZE captures a moment in sound and passes it back through the INPUT stage for endless soundscapes reprocessed through the selected model
- REVERSE the incoming sound, with adjustable time and sync options
- BURST adds noise or feedback alongside the input to add energy to your signal
- Assignable TRIG input for triggering FREEZE, BURST, REVERSE, and SWELL, or syncing REVERSE
- Send/Return mode to disable the dry signal path
- Nine CV inputs with attenuverters
- 96kHz 24-bit Stereo I/O and 32-bit floating point internal processing
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
