Morley ATWAS Lerxst Power Wah Volume Pedal

£299.00

The Morley ATWAS Lerxst Power Wah Volume Pedal is a compact, dual-function wah and volume unit created in collaboration with Alex Lifeson and Lerxst. Inspired by the classic tones heard on Rushs All The Worlds a Stage, it delivers expressive wah sweeps, smooth volume control and a powerful clean boost, all wrapped up in a […]


Description

The Morley ATWAS Lerxst Power Wah Volume Pedal is a compact, dual-function wah and volume unit created in collaboration with Alex Lifeson and Lerxst. Inspired by the classic tones heard on Rushs All The Worlds a Stage, it delivers expressive wah sweeps, smooth volume control and a powerful clean boost, all wrapped up in a rugged, pedalboard-friendly enclosure.
Combining Morleys optical wah technology with a premium buffer and silent switching, the ATWAS is designed to preserve your core tone while giving you the dynamic control you need on stage or in the studio. From subtle swells to searing, boosted wah leads, this pedal keeps your signal clear, punchy and noise-free.

Lerxst-Approved Wah and Volume Control
Developed with Alex Lifeson, the ATWAS captures the spirit of his classic Morley-driven sounds in a modern, versatile format. The optical wah circuit delivers a smooth, vocal sweep that responds naturally to your foot, while the dedicated volume mode offers precise control for swells, fades and overall level management, making it a powerful tool for expressive players.

Built-In Clean Boost
A dedicated Boost knob provides up to 20 dB of clean boost in wah mode, letting you push your amp or sit proudly in the mix when you kick into a solo. This extra headroom means you do not need a separate boost pedal for lead work, helping to keep your board streamlined while still delivering all the punch and presence you need.

Tone-Preserving Buffer and Silent Switching
The onboard premium buffer circuit helps prevent signal loss, particularly useful if you run long cable lengths or a busy pedalboard. It maintains clarity and definition across your entire rig, while silent switching keeps pops and unwanted noise at bay when engaging or disengaging the effect, ensuring smooth, professional operation on stage.

Stage-Ready Construction and Classic Styling
Housed in a cold-rolled steel chassis with a Tel-Ray inspired aesthetic, the ATWAS is built to withstand regular gigging. Practical touches like LED indication, a quick clip battery door and a glow-in-the-dark treadle grip make it easy to use under stage lights, and its compact footprint helps it slot neatly onto modern pedalboards.

Key Features
Combination Optical Wah and Volume Pedal – Switch between expressive wah tones and smooth volume control in a single unit, saving space on your board while giving you two essential performance tools under one treadle.
Up to 20 dB of Clean Boost in Wah Mode – The Boost knob lets you add significant clean level when using the wah, ideal for cutting through the mix during solos without altering your core tone.
Premium Buffer and Silent Switching – The built-in buffer helps maintain signal strength and clarity across your chain, while silent switching keeps operation noise-free when turning the effect on or off.
Rugged, Pedalboard-Friendly Design – A compact footprint, cold-rolled steel housing, LED indication, quick clip battery door and glow-in-the-dark treadle grip make this pedal tough, practical and easy to use on any stage.
SpecificationsGeneral

Product: Morley ATWAS Lerxst Power Wah Volume Pedal
Type: Combination Optical Wah and Volume Pedal
Morley Part Number: ATWAS

Controls and Features

Modes: Wah, Volume
Boost: Up to 20 dB of clean boost in Wah mode
Volume Response: Smooth audio volume taper
Circuitry: Premium buffer circuit
Switching: Silent switching
Inductor: Custom inductor
Indicators: LED indication
Treadle: Glow-in-the-dark treadle grip

Construction

Housing: Cold-rolled steel
Finish: Tel-Ray style look
Dimensions (L x W x H): 6.85″ x 4.5″ x 3.75″

Power

Power Options: One 9-volt battery or optional Morley 9V adapter
Adapter Compatibility: Compatible with most 9V adapters

Miscellaneous

Battery Access: Quick clip battery door
Warranty: One-year warranty

Brand

Morley

Morley is a well-known manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, especially renowned for their optical wah and volume pedals. Their products are known for durability and unique features like the Electro-Optical design, which eliminates the need for traditional pots, making the pedals more reliable and longer-lasting. Morley offers a range of pedals including wahs, fuzz, distortion, and multi-effects pedals. One of their iconic products is the Power Fuzz Wah, which combines a fuzz circuit and a wah pedal in one unit, giving musicians a powerful sound and a wide frequency sweep. Their pedals are designed for guitar, bass, and even keyboard players.

Morley pedals have been popular with professional musicians due to their rugged construction, ease of use, and tonal versatility. Their products are often featured in live performances and studio recordings. Many players appreciate the brand for offering a classic sound with modern reliability. Morley also provides unique artist signature models and accessories, further expanding their appeal to a wide range of musicians.

Category

Morley

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Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

Wah

Wah refers to an expressive filter effect that sweeps through a range of frequencies, creating a vocal-like “wah” sound. Controlled in real time with a foot-operated treadle, it allows players to emphasise different parts of the frequency spectrum as they play. Wah pedals are commonly used for lead guitar, funk rhythm work, and expressive solos, responding closely to picking dynamics and foot movement.

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