The Catalinbread STS-88 is an electric guitar effects pedal that accurately integrates an analog flanger and a digital reverb, designed to create unique spatial atmospheres with intuitive control and highly musical sound shaping.

Key Features

• Type: Flanger + reverb effects pedal
• Technology: Analog flanger; Digital reverb
• External Controls:
• • Depth: LFO amplitude modulation (flanger intensity)
  • Rate: LFO speed (0.077 Hz to 6 Hz)
  • Mix: Dry/wet signal balance
  • Reverb: Reverb tail length
• Internal Controls: Gain trimmer and buffer/true bypass switch
• Noise Gate: Integrated soft noise gate to reduce hiss and LFO noise
• Connections: 1/4" jack input and output, 9-18 V DC power supply (center negative)
• Dimensions: 60 x 110 x 50 mm; Weight: 180 g
• Indicator: LED effect on indicator
• Bypass: Default buffered bypass, selectable to true bypass
• Origin: Made in the USA

Advantages of this Model

• Complex and musical spatial textures: Innovative combination of flanger and reverb that generates rich and immersive environments.
• Simple controls for maximum expressiveness: Only four external controls for quick, hassle-free adjustment that facilitates creativity.
• Signal optimization: Internal switch to choose between buffer and true bypass depending on your signal chain. Integrated noise gate to eliminate unwanted noise without affecting the tone.
• Wide power compatibility: Operates between 9 V and 18 V DC, increasing output, dynamic range, and headroom for different scenarios.
• Robustness and portability: Compact and lightweight construction, ideal for pedalboards of all sizes.

Recommended Musical Styles and Uses

• Genres: Psychedelic rock, ambient, experimental, shoegaze, post-rock.
• Uses: Studio recording, live performances, creating atmospheric soundscapes.
• Target: Musicians looking for an expressive and defined effect without complex adjustments.