Pathways Reverb & Tremolo
Pathways brings tremolo and reverb together in one compact pedal designed to feel great the moment you plug in. From spring reverb twang and classic amp tremolo to wider, more spacious textures, Pathways delivers sounds players reach for again and again - organic, musical, and easy to dial in.
Musicians have been pairing reverb and tremolo for more than half a century. Since the early '60s, this timeless combination of motion and space has appeared in generations of iconic combo amps and shaped countless recordings and live performances. Pathways builds on this enduring tradition with an expanded palette of reverb and tremolo sounds that feel natural in a wide range of musical settings, from vintage tones and always-on essentials to vast, modern soundscapes.
7 Reverb & Echo Engines
- Spring: The unmistakable sound of classic tube amp reverb. Spring delivers a bright, lively response with the familiar splash and bounce that has defined rock guitar tones for decades. It adds dimension and animation with a gritty vintage charm that fits perfectly with driving rhythm, singing lead lines, and sparkling clean tones.
- Tank: A deeper, more pronounced take on spring reverb inspired by vintage outboard units. Tank delivers the unmistakable "drip" that so many guitarists crave, with a wetter and more responsive feel than amp-style spring. It is a perfect match for surf and spaghetti western guitar tones.
- Plate: A smooth, studio-quality reverb with a dense, even decay. Based on vintage plate reverb units like the EMT 140, Plate wraps your signal in a polished, ambient reverberation without the mechanical character of springs. It is ideal for soaring lead lines and rhythmic chords, adding depth and presence without losing clarity.
- Hall: A wide, expansive reverb based on classic digital studio rack units. Hall creates a deep sense of space with a long, diffuse decay, making it ideal for ambient playing, cinematic textures, and any part that calls for a more immersive sound.
- Room: A natural reverberation inspired by real acoustic environments. Room creates early and late reflections that add depth and dimension reminiscent of the echo chambers found in premier recording studios. It's an excellent choice for players who want to surround their instrument with a warm, spacious ambience.
- Slap: Inspired by the vintage slapback effects pioneered in recording studios of the 1950s using tape machines. Slap delivers the iconic depth, presence, and rhythmic character heard on many landmark recordings from the early days of rock, blues, and country. Increase the Reverb Time control to extend the effect into a sustained echo that ventures into psychedelic territory.
- Echo: A short, delay-like effect inspired by early analog and BBD-style echo units. With delay times that max out at 288 ms, Echo responds less like a delay pedal and more like a natural acoustic reflection. Its quick repeats create a rhythmic sense of space that differs from the smooth decay of a conventional reverb, making it ideal for thickening your tone with a rougher, more organic feel.
3 Tremolo Engines
- Optical Tremolo: A classic tremolo inspired by the photocell circuits found in vintage combo amps of the early 1960s. Optical Tremolo delivers an iconic, asymmetrical sound that ranges from smooth, swampy modulation at lower depths to pronounced rhythmic chop at higher settings. Its versatile character makes it equally effective for both the understated and the bold.
- Bias Tremolo: Based on one of the earliest forms of amplitude modulation that uses an LFO to vary the bias voltage of an amplifier's power tubes. Compared to Optical Tremolo, Bias Tremolo produces a smoother, rounder modulation with a more fluid feel. Bias also introduces a subtle saturation that adds warmth and richness to your tone.
- Harmonic Tremolo: A more complex tremolo that alternately modulates the high and low frequencies of your signal, creating a rich, three-dimensional effect. Harmonic Tremolo produces a warm, swirling texture that goes beyond simple amplitude modulation, somewhat recalling the motion and character of a phaser or Leslie rotating speaker.
Features
- Separate Reverb and Tremolo footswitches allow each effect to be engaged independently
- Tremolo footswitch doubles as a tap tempo control, with a Beat Division switch for quarter-note, eighth-note, or triplet rhythmic subdivisions
- Flexible routing: mono in > mono out, mono in > stereo out, stereo in > stereo out, stereo in > mono out
- 128 preset locations accessible from the pedal or MIDI
- 3.5 mm TRS MIDI In and Thru (Type A)
- USB-C connectivity for Neuro 3 editing and firmware updates
- External expression control capable of adjusting multiple parameters
Specifications
- Power Consumption: 200 mA (1.8 watts)
- Pedal Dimensions: 4.6" x 2.75" x 2.2"
- Pedal Weight: 1 lb
- Housing: Brushed anodized aluminum
What's in the Box
- Pedal
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- USB-A to USB-C adapter
- Quick reference card
