Alex Lifeson and Morley have teamed up to introduce a new dual wah and volume pedal in celebration of 50 years of Rush's All the World's a Stage live album. The Lerxst ATWAS WAH/Volume Pedal is a refinement of Morley's renowned optical wah and volume, with an onboard Wah Boost for additional gain needs. The pedals are now available to order via the official Lerxst Reverb shop, and you can check out a video of the pedal in action below or on YouTube. From the product listing:
... Inspired by Lifeson's decades-long relationship with Wah and Volume pedals as tools of musical expression, the ATWAS is engineered to respond naturally to playing dynamics while preserving the player's core tone. From subtle swells to commanding lead lines that cut through the mix, the ATWAS is built failsafe for real-world stages, studios, and sessions.
"All the world's a stage, and how you control dynamics on that stage matters," explains Lifeson. "Wah and volume pedals have always been essential tools for me, not just effects. With the ATWAS, we focused on creating something that feels completely natural underfoot, preserves your tone, and gives you control without distraction."
At the heart of the ATWAS is Morley's proven optical circuitry, eliminating the wear and tear associated with traditional potentiometers. A dedicated Wah / Volume mode switch allows players to select their preferred operation, while the Wah Boost control offers up to 20dB of additional gain-perfect for pushing solos forward without altering the fundamental character of the sound.
"The collaboration with Alex is always about purpose," said Scott Fietsam of Morley. "The ATWAS isn't about adding gimmicks-it's about refining essential tools. Optical Wah, Optical Volume, premium buffering, and rock-solid construction. This pedal is designed to work night after night, exactly the way a professional needs it to."
Housed in a cold-rolled steel enclosure with a chrome finish and Tel-Ray-style detailing, the ATWAS also features a glow-in-the-dark treadle grip for confident footing on dark stages. Like all Lerxst pedals, it is proudly made in the USA. ...
