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Catalinbread is a renowned boutique pedal company based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003 by Nicholas Harris and Howard Gee, Catalinbread has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality and innovative guitar effects pedals.

Catalinbread pedals are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship, distinctive designs, and exceptional sound quality. The company takes pride in meticulously crafting each pedal by hand, using premium components to ensure reliability and performance.

One of Catalinbread’s notable characteristics is its dedication to capturing vintage and classic tones while also pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration. Their lineup includes a wide range of effects pedals, including overdrive, distortion, fuzz, delay, reverb, modulation, and more. Each pedal is designed to provide musicians with a unique palette of tones and textures, inspiring creativity and musical expression.

Over the years, Catalinbread has gained a devoted following among guitarists and enthusiasts who appreciate their commitment to innovation and sonic excellence. Their pedals have been used by professional musicians across various genres, cementing Catalinbread’s reputation as a trusted name in the world of boutique guitar effects.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Reverb

Reverb, short for reverberation, is a fundamental audio effect that simulates the sound reflections and decay that occur in physical spaces, such as rooms, halls, or chambers. It adds depth, dimension, and ambiance to audio signals, creating a sense of space and realism. In the context of guitar effects, a reverb pedal is a device that generates and applies reverb effects to the guitar signal. Here’s how reverb pedals work and some common features:

1. **Reverb Types**: Reverb pedals typically offer different types of reverb effects, including spring reverb, plate reverb, hall reverb, room reverb, and ambient or modulated reverb. Each type emulates the characteristics of different physical spaces and has its own unique sound and character.

2. **Controls**: Reverb pedals feature various controls for adjusting parameters such as decay time, pre-delay, damping, tone, and mix. Decay time controls the length of the reverb tail or decay, while pre-delay adjusts the time between the original signal and the onset of the reverb. Damping controls the high-frequency content of the reverb, simulating absorption in the virtual space. Tone controls the overall tonal character of the reverb, and mix adjusts the balance between the dry (original) and wet (affected) signals.

3. **Modulation**: Some reverb pedals include modulation effects such as chorus or tremolo that modulate the reverb tail, adding movement and depth to the sound. Modulation can create lush, swirling textures and enhance the overall ambiance of the reverb effect.

4. **Trail Function**: Many reverb pedals offer a trail function, which allows the reverb tail to continue decaying naturally when the effect is bypassed. This prevents abrupt cutoffs and ensures smooth transitions between affected and unaffected signal states.

5. **Spring Tank vs. Digital Reverb**: Reverb pedals can use either spring tanks or digital processing to generate reverb effects. Spring reverb pedals emulate the sound of vintage spring reverb units found in amplifiers, while digital reverb pedals use algorithms to simulate a wide range of reverb types and settings.

6. **Size and Form Factor**: Reverb pedals come in various sizes and form factors, from compact mini pedals to larger, feature-rich units. Choose a pedal size and form factor that fits your pedalboard layout and offers the desired features and controls for your needs.

Reverb pedals are widely used in various music genres, including rock, blues, jazz, ambient, and experimental music. They can add depth, warmth, and atmosphere to guitar tones, enhance the spatial imaging of recordings, and create immersive soundscapes for performances. Whether used subtly to add a touch of room ambiance or dialed in for dramatic, expansive effects, reverb pedals are essential tools for shaping guitar tones and creating captivating sounds.

Used

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Catalinbread Topanga Spring Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal

£197.00

A reverb pedal that functions just like a real deal outboard spring reverb unit The DWELL knob controls how much signal is going into and driving reverb springs The TONE knob allows you to roll off just the right amount of high end from only your wet signal. Roll this knob back if you want the reverb to appear to more distant and out of the way of your dry sound MIX knob extends beyond the original reverb tank units because they wanted you to be able to make the Topanga 100 percent wet Added a discrete preamp that you can control via the Volume knob for a healthy amount of a clean boost when you want it

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Catalinbread Soft Focus Shoegaze Pedal (CAT SOFTFOCUS)

£226.87

Intended to be an instant shoegaze button, while addressing the most glaring issues of the original unit At its heart, the Soft Focus is a heavily modified plate reverb with adjustable time, which is subsequently split into three One path contains a “symphonic” chorus modulator, another features a well-appointed octave-up mixed in with the reverb, and the third path leaves the reverb untouched The Mod knob controls the rate of the chorus on path one, and the Symphony knob controls the level of the octave on path two All controls are "coupled" to the tone of the reverb to give users an expansive playing field of sounds to discover and fine tune

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Catalinbread Csidman Glitch Stutter Delay Guitar Effects Pedal

£175.27

Powerful Digital Delay: Built around a robust digital delay engine, this pedal provides precise control over Time, Feedback, and Mix for a versatile delay performance. Unique Glitch Effects: The additional Cuts and Latch knobs enable you to create and manipulate mesmerizing glitches and stutters, adding a unique texture to your sound. Inspiring Creativity: Offers a wide range of sounds, from crystal-clear repeats to engaging pseudo-random errors, perfect for unleashing your creative potential in any genre. Rugged Construction: Featuring an all-metal housing and high-quality footswitch, this pedal is built to withstand the rigors of the road and deliver consistent performance. American-Made Quality: Proudly made in the USA, this digital delay pedal guarantees top-notch craftsmanship and American-Made quality for musicians who demand the best.

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Catalinbread Sinkhole Ethereal Reverb

£169.13

FDBCK: This control has a dual function; in addition to adjusting the amount of feedback in the chorus circuit, it also controls the depth of the chorus. There are many things to this knob both in terms of individual function and interactivity, and different settings produce much more varied results than normal. It invites you to enter the hole and close the door behind you. MIX: This is your standard wet dry mix; all the way down is your clean signal goes through the Sinkhole's built-in preamp, and all the way up is all reverb, all the time. MOD: This controls the speed of chorus modulation. Setting this control to a minimum slows the LFO to a barely discernible rate. Increases for a more dramatic effect. VERB: This adjusts the decay time of the reverb signal. Getting this back to the max gives you almost infinite hold. VOL: Adjusts the gain of the built-in preamp. You can use it as a fine clean boost with or without the reverb, if desired. At very high settings, your particular combi… read more

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Catalinbread Cloak Reverb and Shimmer Pedal, Multi (853710004789)

£270.07

A “room” style reverb that sounds amazing on its own, but with a twist of the Shimmer knob, rich, harmonically-laden overtones creep in, emphasizing three different orders of harmonics within the trails ROOM SIZE: Simultaneously adjusts both reverb decay length and a slight gain enhancement for a more natural decay MIX: Adjusts the amount of dry signal present in the output, from 100 percent dry to 100 percent wet HIGH CUT: Cuts higher-order harmonics from the signal to soften the edges at higher Shimmer settings SHIMMER: Mixes the amount of shimmer present in the room reverb. Fully CCW gives you a rich room reverb and fully CW serves up a harmonically rich shimmer

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