Description
Crazy Tube Circuits has built a solid reputation with their drive and amp-in-a-box pedals—but don’t overlook their modulation chops. Their latest creation, the Mirage Dual Engine Reverb, proves they’re just as serious about atmospheric sound design.
At first glance, the Mirage might look complex, but under the hood, it’s essentially two identical reverb engines packed into a single enclosure—each offering 16 distinct reverb types: 8 standard reverbs (like Plate, Hall, and Spring) and 8 ambient/experimental options. You can run both sides independently or chain them together for lush, layered soundscapes. Basic controls—Mix, Swell (decay), and Excite (effect intensity)—make dialing in great tones quick and intuitive.
As with many CTS pedals, there’s more than meets the eye. You get a send/return loop to insert external effects between the two engines, expression pedal input, assignable footswitch functions, and internal dip switches for additional parameters and deeper customization.
Think all reverbs sound the same? The Mirage’s Standard bank will make you think again. Each reverb type is distinct, musical, and transparent—enhancing your instrument’s natural tone without coloring it. Even on its own, this bank alone could make the Mirage a top-tier reverb pedal.
But the real adventure begins in the Ambient bank. Whether you’re aiming for cinematic washes, haunting textures, or otherworldly dreamscapes, the Mirage delivers. Crank the Mix and Swell to dive into immersive sonic landscapes—or use them sparingly for subtle depth and mood that fits comfortably in any genre. It’s experimental, yes, but always tasteful and usable.
You might ask, “Do I really need 16 types of reverb?” With the Mirage, the answer is clear. These are studio-quality reverbs that are easy to access, inspiring to play, and free of endless menus or tedious tweaking. Whether you're chasing traditional tones or crafting soundscapes from another world, the Mirage is no illusion—it’s the real deal.
Specs:
• 2 powerful and fully independent reverb engines (R1 & R2)
• Offers 16 immersive algorithms
• Controls:
- Mix: Adjusts the level of the reverb effect relative to your dry signal.
- Volume: Set the out level. Use at unity gain or dial up for clean boost.
- Swell: Controls the length or size of the reverb effect. On select algorithms, it may trigger additional behaviors.
- Excite: A context-sensitive control. Its function changes depending on the selected algorithm.
• Jacks: Master In, Master Out, Send/Return
Specs:
• 2 powerful and fully independent reverb engines (R1 & R2)
• Offers 16 immersive algorithms
• Controls:
- Mix: Adjusts the level of the reverb effect relative to your dry signal.
- Volume: Set the out level. Use at unity gain or dial up for clean boost.
- Swell: Controls the length or size of the reverb effect. On select algorithms, it may trigger additional behaviors.
- Excite: A context-sensitive control. Its function changes depending on the selected algorithm.
• Jacks: Master In, Master Out, Send/Return
Additional Details
- SKU:
- DE1478
