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Effects & pedals · Guitars & amps

DigiTech Space Station XP300

A synth-effects pedal that gives you octave, fifth and third on demand—and takes your high end away the moment you step off.

A fixed-function digital floor pedal for guitar. Eight synth-effects deliver octave, fifth and third on demand. No editing. No true bypass. An always-on preamp degrades tone even when off. AC-powered. Stereo out. One treadle. That’s all.

Chapters & takeaways4
  1. 0:52
    No knobs. No menus. Just treadle.

    It is a fixed-function digital floor pedal with stereo outs, AC power, and no DC option.

  2. 2:29
    Zero adjustment, one motion

    Every effect runs at factory settings—only the treadle changes anything.

  3. 3:46
    Bypass lies

    Bypass is not transparent: the preamp stays on, dulling tone and risking clipping.

  4. 5:16
    Interval machine

    Eight synth-effects generate intervals—not tones—on command: octave, fifth, third.

Worth your time?

No. The brief is enough.

2.5/ 5
What works
  • instant octave/fifth/third generation
  • hands-free expression control
  • stereo output routing
What does not
  • true bypass
  • parameter control
  • clean bypass signal
Use it if
  • players needing instant interval textures
  • those tolerant of compromised tone
Skip it if
  • anyone requiring signal integrity
  • programmers or tweakers
The written brief1 min read

What it is and what it was built for

It is a discontinued digital multi-effects floor pedal built for electric guitarists seeking instant, hands-free access to pitch-based textures without editing.

How it works, in terms a player would use

It is a digital floor pedal with one input, two stereo outputs, a volume trim knob, two foot switches (bypass and bank), and one expression treadle. Players select effects by stepping on the bank switch and adjust only via the treadle.

What it does better than anything else

It delivers eight fixed synth-effects—including octave, fifth, and third—that trigger instantly and require zero programming.

What it does badly

The bypass is poor: an always-active preamp robs high end and can clip. There are no user-adjustable parameters for any effect except the treadle.

What people made with it

No verified examples of specific recordings, artists, or works made with it appear in the source material.

Who should use it, and who should not

Players who prioritise immediacy over tonal integrity—and who already accept compromised bypass—might use it. Anyone who needs true bypass, parameter control, or clean signal path should avoid it.

Is it worth your time

It is not worth your time unless you need fixed, no-tweak synth intervals and can tolerate compromised tone in bypass.

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