Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze Sound Retainer Pedal

Capture and Hold Your Sound Instantly

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze Sound Retainer brings together the innovative ideas behind the original Freeze and Superego pedals in a compact Pico-sized effects pedal. With the ability to capture and hold a moment of sound indefinitely, the Deep Freeze allows guitarists and bassists to create sustained chords, drones, ambient textures, and evolving sonic landscapes.

Use the pedal like a sustain pedal for guitar, holding notes or chords as a backing layer while you play over the top. The Deep Freeze can also act as a creative sound design tool, transforming your instrument into lush pads, evolving synth-style textures, or experimental ambient tones.

More Control Than the Original Freeze

Building on the original Freeze pedal’s capabilities, the Pico Deep Freeze adds powerful new features including layering, adjustable attack and decay speeds, glissando transitions, and dedicated volume controls for both dry and effected signals.

Three performance modes allow you to control how sounds are captured and held:

• Latch Mode – Press once to freeze the sound until pressed again
• Moment Mode – Freeze the sound only while the footswitch is held
• Auto Mode – Automatically captures and replaces frozen sounds

Layered Ambient Soundscapes

The Deep Freeze makes it easy to build evolving layers of sound. The LAYER control determines how much of the previous frozen sound remains as new layers are added. Meanwhile, the GLISS control smoothly morphs between frozen sounds, creating unique transitions and expressive textures.

With tap tempo and selectable tap divisions, players can also sync transitions and timing with their music for rhythmic ambient effects.

Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze Features

• Compact Pico-sized chassis
• Instantly capture and freeze input sound
• Three modes: Latch, Moment, and Auto
• DRY and EFFECT controls adjust signal levels independently
• SPEED control adjusts attack and decay time
• LAYER control sets attenuation of previous layers
• GLISS control sets morph time between frozen sounds
• Tap tempo with three tap division modes
• Selectible bypass topology
• Power adapter included

Specifications

• Pedal Type: Sound Retainer / Sustain / Ambient Effect
• Controls: Dry, Effect, Speed, Layer, Gliss
• Modes: Latch, Moment, Auto
• Tap Tempo: Yes with selectable divisions
• Chassis: Compact Pico size
• Power: Power adapter included

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Deep Freeze Sound Retainer pedal do?
The Deep Freeze captures and holds a moment of sound from your guitar or bass, allowing you to sustain chords or notes indefinitely while playing over the top.

How is the Deep Freeze different from the original EHX Freeze pedal?
The Deep Freeze expands on the original Freeze by adding layering, glissando transitions, adjustable attack and decay speeds, separate volume controls, and multiple operating modes.

Can the Deep Freeze create ambient soundscapes?
Yes. The pedal is excellent for ambient music, drone effects, and layered textures, making it popular with experimental, worship, and atmospheric guitar players.

Does the pedal include a power supply?
Yes. The Electro-Harmonix Pico Deep Freeze includes a power adapter.