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he Hotone FreqLux is a three-voice digital pitch shifting and harmonizing pedal designed for advanced real-time pitch manipulation, modulation, and harmonic control. Introduced at NAMM 2026 as part of the NeonGlow series, FreqLux is built on the same core hardware and software platform as the Verbera Convolution Reverb, sharing identical processing architecture, control layout, and connectivity while employing a dedicated pitch-focused signal engine.
It is designed for polyphonic operation and supports simultaneous processing of three independent pitch voices for complex harmonies, detuning, and animated pitch effects in mono or stereo signal paths.
FreqLux offers multiple pitch modes including PolyShift, KeyTrack, Detune, ARP, and Mod Only, enabling a wide range of pitch-based applications from traditional harmonization to rhythmic and modulation-driven effects.
Each pitch voice can be independently shaped using pan, level, tone, and attack parameters, allowing detailed control over harmonic balance, articulation, and stereo placement. Additional processing options include modulation, delay, drive, and a dedicated feedback module for regenerative pitch effects.
The pedal includes 100 factory pitch presets and provides a total of 200 preset slots for user storage and recall. Dual footswitch operation supports both preset navigation and real-time performance interaction. The main Active footswitch is used for effect activation and preset switching, while the Flux footswitch enables automatic gliding pitch shifts. Glide behavior is adjustable using customizable glide curves, allowing smooth pitch transitions, rises, drops, and expressive pitch movement during performance. A high-resolution LCD display combined with rotary controls and menu navigation provides fast access to presets, parameters, and system settings.
FreqLux features stereo input and output with selectable input modes and supports extensive external control. MIDI in and MIDI through connections allow integration with MIDI controllers and larger rig setups, while an expression pedal input enables real-time manipulation of assignable parameters. USB connectivity allows connection to a computer for firmware updates, preset management, and software-based editing via Hotone companion software. Audio quality is supported by high-performance AD and DA conversion with 32-bit internal processing, and the dry signal path uses fully analog bypass circuitry to preserve the original tone when the effect is disengaged. Power is supplied via a standard 9-volt DC input.
A trail switch allows feedback signals to continue naturally after the effect is disengaged, supporting ambient and evolving textures. Independent preset volume control is provided to maintain consistent output levels across different patches.
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