AC Noises Continua

AC noises CONTINUA – Reactive stereo dynamic sampler and multi-effect

Stereo dynamic sampler · Multi-effect · Tap tempo · Pitch, freeze, glitch, lo-fi, reverb and smear · Forward/Reverse · MIDI In/Out · USB-C · 2 presets · 9V 250mA

The AC noises CONTINUA is a stereo dynamic sampler and multi-effect that doesn’t simply repeat what you play: it listens to your performance, reacts in real time and transforms repeats according to your attack, dynamics and playing feel. It is built to turn phrases, chords, hits and textures into living material: ghost loops, broken repeats, frozen layers, glitches, smeared tails and ambience that moves with you.

In terms of sonic territory, CONTINUA sits among dynamic samplers, micro-loopers, glitch delays, granular/ambient processors and experimental multi-effects. It is not based on one classic pedal; it comes from a more contemporary idea: using real-time sampling as an expressive instrument, not just a playback device.

The pedal was born from the collaboration between AC noises and Andrea Degli Esposti of BunkerNoise, and that shows in its design: deep, but hands-on. You can shape parameters such as mix, tempo, pitch, sustain, freeze, glitch, dimension, lo-fi, downsampling, reverb, smear and filter, plus secondary controls including in-fx, sensibility, threshold, attack, release and stereo spread.

One key feature is that your dry signal can remain completely untouched or be routed through the multi-effect section as well. That gives you two very different ways to use it: as a parallel layer that blooms around your core tone, or as a full transformation of everything entering the pedal.

CONTINUA also lets you decide whether repeats move forward or in reverse, and whether they appear fully formed or dissolve into ghostly tails. When you need everything to break apart, the momentary Tilt function unleashes instant chaos — perfect for transitions, accents, ruptures and sound-design moments.

Although it is clearly an experimental tool, it is built for modern rigs: it offers two onboard presets, full MIDI implementation with mini-jack input and output, USB-C for MIDI integration and firmware updates, plus flexible routing options: mono to mono, mono to stereo and stereo to stereo.

Key features

• Stereo dynamic sampler and multi-effect
• Reacts to playing dynamics in real time
• Designed in collaboration between AC noises and Andrea Degli Esposti / BunkerNoise
• Sonic territory: dynamic sampler, glitch, micro-looping, ambient multi-FX and sound design
• Main controls for mix, tempo, pitch, sustain, freeze, glitch, dimension, lo-fi, downsampling, reverb, smear and filter
• TAP function for tempo control
• Forward or reverse repeats
• Repeats can emerge fully or dissolve into ghostly tails
• Momentary Tilt function for instant chaos and rupture
• Dry signal can stay untouched or be processed through the multi-effect section
• Secondary parameters: in-fx, sensibility, threshold, attack, release, stereo spread and effect-specific controls
• 2 onboard presets
• Full MIDI with mini-jack input and output
• USB-C for MIDI and firmware updates
• Flexible routing: mono→mono, mono→stereo, stereo→stereo
• Selectable bypass: true bypass or buffered bypass
• Buffered bypass can be set to tail or hard bypass mode
• Ideal for guitar, bass, synths, ambient, post-rock, experimental music, studio work and performance

Controls and functions

• Mix: blends original and processed signal
• Tempo / TAP: repeat speed and timing
• Pitch: transposes sampled material
• Sustain: controls repeat persistence
• Freeze: freezes captured audio
• Glitch: introduces fragmentation, cuts and irregular behavior
• Dimension: expands space and stereo feel
• Lo-Fi: degrades the character of the sound
• Downsampling: reduces resolution for raw digital textures
• Reverb: adds ambience and depth
• Smear: blurs attacks and tails
• Filter: shapes tonal response
• Tilt: momentary expressive chaos function
• In-FX: defines how signal enters the effect section
• Sensibility / Threshold / Attack / Release: shape how the pedal reacts to your dynamics
• Stereo Spread: controls stereo width and distribution

Technical specifications

• Type: stereo dynamic sampler / multi-effect
• Processing: digital
• Presets: 2 onboard
• MIDI: mini-jack In / Out
• USB: USB-C for MIDI and firmware
• Routing:
  • Mono Input → Mono Output
  • Mono Input → Stereo Output
  • Stereo Input → Stereo Output
• Bypass: true bypass or buffered bypass
• Buffered bypass: tail or hard bypass mode
• Power: 9V DC center-negative
• Current draw: approx. 250mA
• Manufacturer: AC noises
• Collaboration: Andrea Degli Esposti / BunkerNoise

Find the AC noises CONTINUA at onemorepedal.com.

A sampler that doesn’t repeat your sound: it listens, follows it, and turns it into something else.