JHS Pedals Unicorn V2

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Effects Pedal

  • Uni-Vibe/Vibrato
  • Analog operation
  • Photocell modulator
  • True bypass
  • Tap Tempo function
  • Controls: Volume, Ratio, Speed, Depth
  • Toggle switch for selecting between Uni-Vibe- and Vibrato mode
  • Internal tap/expression mini switch
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Tap tempo footswitch
  • Status LEDs
  • Metal housing
  • 6.3 mm Mono jack inputs/outputs
  • 6.3 mm TRS tap tempo/expression input
  • Powered via 9V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, coaxial power connector, negative polarity (-) inside (not included, suitable power supply available under Article Nr 409939))
  • Power consumption: less than 100 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 121 x 56 x 41 mm
  • Weight: 290 g
  • Made in the USA

Note: Battery operation is not supported.

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Available since September 2018
Item number 433595
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Effect Types Univibe
$226
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So much potential...
Jimb0 30.01.2020
My Unicorn came with a faulty tap tempo switch, so it went back. Despite that, some considerations:
- The vibrato (dry) mode sounds pretty good, the tone maintains its tonal integrity and the effect itself is neat.
- The univibe (wet) mode left me with mixed feelings. While the effect itself sounds gorgeous and expressive, the effect noticeably thins out the tone, taking off some of its low-mids/mids while boosting highs and deep throbby lows. Depending on your setup, this might be an advantage with distortion, as it will keep it from becoming too messy and muddy.
- The real bummer is that if you're using humbuckers or a hotter (boosted) signal before the Unicorn, the pedal will begin to clip in a nasty way. If used into distortion, the distortion itself will completely mask it off, but when using cleans it's pretty noticeable. This will only happen on the wet/univibe mode.
- Controls are very handy (especially subdivisions and volume knobs), but I would sacrifice the speed knob for a tone knob (as long as your Unicorn doesn't have a faulty tap tempo like mine did).

Buy, if you're use single coils exclusively. Don't, if you prefer humbuckers.
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Best features but not the best sound you can get
Goodsquirrel 16.02.2021
After watching both the 'JHS Show' and 'That Pedal Show' episodes on Univibe, I couldn't help but do my own shootout between JHS Unicorn v2, Fulltone Déja Vibe mk2, and Jam Pedals RetroVibe mk2.
I only tested the 'chorus' setting, and I used a Tele with Noiseless pickups, an (old US-made) Hod Rod Deluxe and a G2 switcher.
Result: the tap tempo on the Unicorn is great! Sound was good, but as with most JHS pedals a little bit too bright for my ears. I'm sure, this vibe won't get lost in the mix, but played on it's own – for my personal taste – it lacks some warm lo-mids/bass frequencies that I love.
The Dèja Vibe was almost perfect, not changing my original tone, but adding a great vibe. Con: bigger enclosure and it needs a 18V power supply.
The RetroVibe was kind of the opposite of the Unicorn: sound a bit dark, perhaps too dark in some setups, might get lost in the mix without an additional treble booster, no tap tempo, needs a special type of expression pedal to control speed by foot. And it does change the original tone, adding warm warpy beautiful magic that hit me in the face.
I would love a combination of all three: tap tempo and small enclosure of the Unicorn, no brightening or darkening of tone (like the Dèja Vibe), and the magic of RetroVibe.
But I had to chose and went for MAGIC!
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Great Univibe
TKL815 01.07.2019
This is the only modulation effect I use, mainly home playing and occasional recording.

Overall this is great vibe, very flexible with a wide range of sounds achievable.

The ability to set the volume control is useful and the sweep allows for subtle changes.

The ratio control for 1/4 notes etc. is the best feature... makes adjustment on the fly very easy.

I was not 100% happy with build quality, There is a small gap where the power input doesn't line up precisely with pedal case - wasn't enough to make me return it but does raise a question on QC!
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Love this unicorn
Randyboy 23.08.2023
This is actually my 3rd univibe. I got it mainly because of the tap tempo feature. I am glad I did, will be selling others. It sounds great, is well built, pots feel solid, tap tempo works as it should. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars for feature is it is not designed with the opportunity to use a battery.
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