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Plate Reverb Pedal with Key Sidechain Effects





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Catalinbread takes an extremely thorough, thoughtful approach to every pedal they make. Case in point: the Catalinbread Talisman Plate Reverb Pedal. The Talisman reproduces the lush, natural-sounding magic of a 7' x 4' vintage plate reverb in a tour-friendly pedal format. To do so faithfully, Catalinbread included the studio-style side-chain effects that made the original units so useful and natural-sounding. The Talisman can be powered by any good-quality 9V-18V DC power supply (not included), and it features Highpass, Time, Pre Delay, Mix, and Volume controls, all supported by a tough metal chassis and a rugged footswitch that are ready for the road.





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Made in the studio, not the kitchen





Catalinbread spent time in a studio with a vintage EMT140 to make sure they got the Talisman Plate Reverb Pedal right. The Talisman's Highpass control rolls off low frequencies gradually, keeping the signal from becoming muddy, especially when you're chording or playing with a great deal of distortion. The Pre Delay knob sets the lag time between your pick's stroke and the reverb's onset; helping with the clarity of staccato playing. Pre Delay can even be set high to produce a slapback echo effect, making this pedal even more versatile.





Even more topside controls





In addition to the realistic studio side-chain effect controls, you get a Mix control (from 100% wet to 100% dry signal) and a Time control that lets you dial in everything from a short "small room" tail to nearly infinite reverberating "fog" (accessible when you slide the internal switch to "Buff"). And of course, there's the Volume control, which is still active in buffered mode ? making it possible to use the Talisman as a global volume control for the rest of your pedalboard setup.





Gear that makes you want to play





The self-avowed gearheads at Catalinbread focus on making musical devices that they want to use themselves ? "gear that gets us excited and inspires us to play." The result of that authentic focus and unwavering integrity is the type of innovation that isn't market-driven; Catalinbread creates its own market for products players love, whether overdrive, delay/reverb, fuzz/distortion, or tremolo/modulation pedals (many of which are available at Sweetwater). The Talisman Plate Reverb Pedal is a powerful example of Catalinbread's commitment to exciting, inspiring innovation.





Catalinbread Talisman Plate Reverb Pedal Features:


Reproduces authentic giant plate reverb in a tour-friendly format


Studio-style Highpass filter control and Pre Delay included for a true plate reverb effect


Internal Buffer switch and Mix, Time, and Volume controls provide even greater creative control


All-metal chassis and high-quality true-bypass footswitch for long-lasting performance


Powered by 9V-18V power supply (not included)


Made in the USA