Catalinbread Talisman Plate Reverb effects pedal

General

When you listen to any record from the '70s, chances are that you will hear the sound of a plate reverb. This giant mechanical contraption was about the size of a double bed. It was omnipresent in the recording studio, and was the only kind of reverb used on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. What makes this effect so special is the way it adds extra dimensions of depth and ambience to your guitar sound, in an unobtrusive way. Catalinbread have captured the essence of the plate reverb perfectly in the compact Talisman stomp box.

Talisman: a musical lucky charm

Plate reverb can be used to record virtually any instrument, including vocals. Thanks to its warm, full sound, the effect is particularly suitable for electric guitar. The problem with plate reverbs is, however, that due to their size, they are impossible to take on tour. Not anymore though, thanks to the Talisman. During development, Catalinbread used a vintage EMT140 plate reverb to help recreate the authentic sound in the Talisman. They even incorporated the same controls as you would find in a studio. With Pre-Delay you can delay the reverb by about 100 mS, while High-Pass reduces the low frequencies.

Catalinbread effects pedals: handmade in America

In Portland, Oregon, a small team with diverse backgrounds and different areas of expertise, work together to develop high-quality effects pedals. Their goal is to develop guitar effects that become an integral part of your own sound. That's why their slogan is "Mechanisms of Music". The hand-crafted stomp boxes respond perfectly to the subtleties in your playing and so become an extension of your creative expression. Catalinbread brings back traditional sounds, in a compact format with enhanced functionality. They are constantly developing and innovating with the aim of becoming an essential part of your pedal board now and in the future.