Metamyther Unleashes Esu’s Trifecta: Triple Trouble for Modular Maniacs

Esu’s Trifecta isn’t just another effects module—it’s a three-headed beast ready to tear up your modular system. Metamyther gives us the lowdown straight away: you get three distinct effects, chained in series, all in a tidy 16HP stereo package. For those who love stacking chaos like a BBQ plate at Christmas, this is your new best mate.

The Trifecta is the debut module from Ali Modular, and Metamyther’s keen to support fresh faces in the scene. Right from the get-go, you can tell this isn’t a polite reverb or a shy delay. It’s built for those who want to push their sound design into wild, unpredictable territory—think outback storm, not a quiet Sunday arvo.

This module packs over 20 high-quality effects, from lush reverbs to gnarly distortions, all ready to be stacked and mangled. You can save up to 20 presets, with a bunch of factory sounds to get you started—perfect for when you want to switch from ambient bliss to industrial chaos faster than a Melbourne weather change.

Each effect has up to 8 tweakable parameters, and the clever Alt button lets you dive deeper without getting lost in menu hell. With 8 assignable CV inputs and quick modulation presets, you can modulate anything you fancy. The handy screen keeps you in the loop, showing exactly what’s getting the wobbly treatment. It’s a feature set that’ll make even the most jaded patch-head grin.

Metamyther doesn’t muck about—he shows how Trifecta can take a plain synth line and turn it into something that’d scare the dingoes. Whether you’re sweetening up a patch or smashing drums into oblivion, this module’s got you covered. The ability to distort reverbs or stack delays means you’re not just colouring your sound, you’re giving it a whole new personality.

Live performers will froth over the flexibility here. With quick effect bypassing and deep modulation, you can go from subtle shimmer to full-on alien invasion in a heartbeat. It’s the sort of module that begs to be tweaked mid-set, perfect for those who like their gigs unpredictable and their textures thick as a meat pie.

The hands-on demo is where the Trifecta really shows its teeth. Metamyther puts it through its paces, conjuring up everything from lush drones to IDM drum mangling. If you’re after aggressive textures or want your modular to sound like it’s broadcasting from another planet, you’ll be grinning ear to ear.

There’s a stack of sonic examples—drums, vocals, drones, and more—each one showing off just how far you can push this module. But let’s be honest, words barely do it justice. You need to hear the Trifecta in action to truly appreciate the madness. It’s a wild ride, and one that’s best experienced with the volume cranked and a cold one in hand.