Alexander Pedals Syntax Error XP
$399.00
IN STOCK
Welcome to the next iteration of lo-fi chaos: the Alexander Syntax Error XP. It’s a strategic pivot in our audio disruption roadmap, optimizing for maximum pedalboard real estate efficiency while maintaining that signature dial-up aesthetic.
This isn’t just a noisemaker, it’s a comprehensive audio transformation platform designed to help you create your very own arcade soundtrack using guitar, bass, keys, or whatever. We’ve deployed an assignable LFO modulation system that unlocks unprecedented creative possibilities while streamlining the workflow for agile sonic deployment.
Your tone has never sounded more like a Gateway 2000 slowly dying. The Y2K bug didn't destroy civilization, but this pedal will destroy your clean signal at 56k baud.
The Leap Series improves upon our popular Neo Series platform in lots of ways, including:
-
Stereo audio input and output with phase correction
-
Low-noise direct-coupled audio path
-
Improved audio headroom and frequency response
-
FXCore DSP with more than 8 times the processing power than our previous Neo Series pedals
-
32 onboard presets (4 banks of 8 presets each,) all accessible on the pedal without the need for external controls.
SOUNDS
Syntax Error XP features eight sound modes, each with its own set of tweakable parameters.
SOUND MODES:
STRETCH — Glitchy buffer madness: records your signal and plays it back at variable speed and direction for dialup tones, twisted echoes, and laser bird chaos.
AIR — Simulates early low-memory rack reverbs with added sample-crush dirt, pitch shifting, and grainy diffusion textures.
RING — Ring modulator ranging from tremolo to gonging robot sounds, with a sample & hold that randomizes the carrier for unpredictable space-droid weirdness.
CUBE — Digital distortion via math, paired with a resonant filter for dialing in everything from subtle grit to genuinely gruesome tones.
FREQ — Frequency shifter (not pitch shifter) that applies a fixed Hz offset, producing phaser-like tones, cascading echoes, or straight-up out-of-tune madness depending on feedback settings.
WAVE — FM-style modulation that warps your signal's frequency, landing anywhere between vibrato and clangy percussive mess; especially interesting with drum machines.
GLITCH SHIFT — Pitch shifting with all the safety rails removed, plus a BARF control that introduces artifacts no well-behaved pitch shifter could produce.
DYNAMIC — Envelope-controlled sample crusher that automatically adjusts sample rate based on your playing volume, with separate rate targets for quiet and loud signals.
PRESETS
THIRTY-TWO built-in presets (four banks of 8) allow you to colour with all the crayons in the box. Hold the Bypass / Preset footswitch to select the next preset, or hold both footswitches for the previous.
BYPASS TRAILS
The reverb + delay trails are configurable for hard bypass, full trails, or auto trails. In auto trails mode, the reverb will decay normally and then seamlessly ramp to zero volume for the lowest possible operating noise.
EXPRESSION AND RAMPING
Seamlessly morph between different knob settings on the fly using the built-in ramp footswitch, expression pedal, footswitch, or MIDI controller.
STEREO INS AND OUTS
The input jack is selectable for standard mono or TRS stereo signal input without opening the pedal. The output jacks are usable as either mono, two-cable stereo, or TRS stereo. Connect all your Venture and Leap Series pedals in stereo with TRS cables for a neat and tidy pedalboard!
MULTIJACK
Connect an expression pedal, footswitch, or MIDI controller to this jack to add performance control to your pedal.
USB PORT
Every Leap Series pedal features a USB port for MIDI control and firmware updates.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Mono or stereo input (TRS)
- Mono or stereo output (TRS or dual outputs)
- Input Impedance: 1M ohms
- Output Impedance: 560 ohms
- DC 9V only, 250mA or greater
- Requires isolated DC power supply
- 4.7” x 2.6” x 1.5” H x W x D not including knobs
- Eight sound engines
- 32 user presets, arranged in 4 banks of 8
- MultiJack enables expression pedal, foot switch, or MIDI input
- EXP Morph allows controlling all knobs from expression pedal, ramp f/sw, or MIDI
- Automatic ramping function for expression control without external pedal
- Assignable LFO for parameter automation
- CTL footswitch for tap tempo and ramp trigger
- USB port for firmware updates and USB MIDI
- Buffered bypass
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
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Welcome to the next iteration of lo-fi chaos: the Alexander Syntax Error XP. It’s a strategic pivot in our audio disruption roadmap, optimizing for maximum pedalboard real estate efficiency while maintaining that signature dial-up aesthetic.
This isn’t just a noisemaker, it’s a comprehensive audio transformation platform designed to help you create your very own arcade soundtrack using guitar, bass, keys, or whatever. We’ve deployed an assignable LFO modulation system that unlocks unprecedented creative possibilities while streamlining the workflow for agile sonic deployment.
Your tone has never sounded more like a Gateway 2000 slowly dying. The Y2K bug didn't destroy civilization, but this pedal will destroy your clean signal at 56k baud.
The Leap Series improves upon our popular Neo Series platform in lots of ways, including:
-
Stereo audio input and output with phase correction
-
Low-noise direct-coupled audio path
-
Improved audio headroom and frequency response
-
FXCore DSP with more than 8 times the processing power than our previous Neo Series pedals
-
32 onboard presets (4 banks of 8 presets each,) all accessible on the pedal without the need for external controls.
SOUNDS
Syntax Error XP features eight sound modes, each with its own set of tweakable parameters.
SOUND MODES:
STRETCH — Glitchy buffer madness: records your signal and plays it back at variable speed and direction for dialup tones, twisted echoes, and laser bird chaos.
AIR — Simulates early low-memory rack reverbs with added sample-crush dirt, pitch shifting, and grainy diffusion textures.
RING — Ring modulator ranging from tremolo to gonging robot sounds, with a sample & hold that randomizes the carrier for unpredictable space-droid weirdness.
CUBE — Digital distortion via math, paired with a resonant filter for dialing in everything from subtle grit to genuinely gruesome tones.
FREQ — Frequency shifter (not pitch shifter) that applies a fixed Hz offset, producing phaser-like tones, cascading echoes, or straight-up out-of-tune madness depending on feedback settings.
WAVE — FM-style modulation that warps your signal's frequency, landing anywhere between vibrato and clangy percussive mess; especially interesting with drum machines.
GLITCH SHIFT — Pitch shifting with all the safety rails removed, plus a BARF control that introduces artifacts no well-behaved pitch shifter could produce.
DYNAMIC — Envelope-controlled sample crusher that automatically adjusts sample rate based on your playing volume, with separate rate targets for quiet and loud signals.
PRESETS
THIRTY-TWO built-in presets (four banks of 8) allow you to colour with all the crayons in the box. Hold the Bypass / Preset footswitch to select the next preset, or hold both footswitches for the previous.
BYPASS TRAILS
The reverb + delay trails are configurable for hard bypass, full trails, or auto trails. In auto trails mode, the reverb will decay normally and then seamlessly ramp to zero volume for the lowest possible operating noise.
EXPRESSION AND RAMPING
Seamlessly morph between different knob settings on the fly using the built-in ramp footswitch, expression pedal, footswitch, or MIDI controller.
STEREO INS AND OUTS
The input jack is selectable for standard mono or TRS stereo signal input without opening the pedal. The output jacks are usable as either mono, two-cable stereo, or TRS stereo. Connect all your Venture and Leap Series pedals in stereo with TRS cables for a neat and tidy pedalboard!
MULTIJACK
Connect an expression pedal, footswitch, or MIDI controller to this jack to add performance control to your pedal.
USB PORT
Every Leap Series pedal features a USB port for MIDI control and firmware updates.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Mono or stereo input (TRS)
- Mono or stereo output (TRS or dual outputs)
- Input Impedance: 1M ohms
- Output Impedance: 560 ohms
- DC 9V only, 250mA or greater
- Requires isolated DC power supply
- 4.7” x 2.6” x 1.5” H x W x D not including knobs
- Eight sound engines
- 32 user presets, arranged in 4 banks of 8
- MultiJack enables expression pedal, foot switch, or MIDI input
- EXP Morph allows controlling all knobs from expression pedal, ramp f/sw, or MIDI
- Automatic ramping function for expression control without external pedal
- Assignable LFO for parameter automation
- CTL footswitch for tap tempo and ramp trigger
- USB port for firmware updates and USB MIDI
- Buffered bypass
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
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