Vahlbruch FX

Vahlbruch FX

Vahlbruch FX is a boutique effects pedal company from Germany, founded by Dr. Henning Vahlbruch, a physicist with a deep passion for music. Combining scientific expertise with a musician’s ear, Vahlbruch FX creates premium, no nonsense pedals designed for serious players who care about tone, reliability, and innovation.

Vahlbruch FX pedals aren’t just another rehash of classic circuits. Every design is perfected for the best possible sound, with high quality components and innovative features like the MagTraB switch, a groundbreaking magnetic switch system that eliminates mechanical wear for silent, ultra reliable operation. Built for real world performance, Vahlbruch FX pedals are designed to sound incredible in any setup, whether on stage or in the studio.

The Pedals

From the valve powered Kaluna II Overdrive to the lush SPACETIME TAP v2 Delay, the lineup offers a diverse range of high end analogue effects:

• OCTAVIA v2: Classic fuzz and octave up tones with a raw, expressive edge
• OPTOTREM: A smooth optical tremolo for rich, pulsating modulation
• 6-PHI-4 Phaser: A deep and dynamic multi stage phaser
• QUANTUM Compressor: Transparent optical compression for ultimate sustain and clarity
• PIPELINE v2: Vintage spring reverb with an organic, natural feel
• BBQ-XL: A powerful buffer, booster, and EQ for tone shaping and signal integrity

Built for Musicians, by a Musician

Every Vahlbruch FX pedal is developed, tested, and assembled by Henning himself. This is a one man operation, no mass production, no offshore manufacturing, just pure dedication to building pedals that deliver great tone and last a lifetime.

If you’re looking for handbuilt, high quality effects that put sound first, Vahlbruch FX is a name worth knowing. Try one out and hear the difference for yourself.