Catalinbread Soft Focus Gold

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Catalinbread Soft Focus Gold

Catalinbread

Soft Focus Gold

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 586739
Model: Soft Focus Gold
Category: Reverb Pedals
Price: $247.50

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The Soft Focus Gold is a beautiful, swirling reverb pedal designed for creating lush, dreamlike soundscapes. It nails that classic shoegaze vibe with its unique modulation and shimmering decay – perfect for guitarists and bassists seeking to add depth and atmosphere to their tone without overwhelming complexity.

Product Description

  • Catalinbread Soft Focus Gold
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Golden version of the established Soft Focus
  • Shoegaze-Style reverb
  • Controls: Symphony
  • modulation
  • verb
  • volume
  • LED: Effect On
  • Foot switch: Effect bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack plug
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • centre negative
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (not included
  • suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939#)
  • Switchable true or buffered bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 60 x 110 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 180 g
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Gorgeous, shimmering reverb tones evoke classic shoegaze and dream pop.
  • • The 'Symphony' control offers uniquely swirling, ethereal modulation.
  • • Solid, robust enclosure feels premium despite its compact size.
  • • True bypass preserves your dry signal integrity when the effect is off.
CONS
  • • Limited control set might frustrate users wanting granular reverb shaping.
  • • Power consumption is a bit higher than some other reverb pedals.
  • • The 'Gold' aesthetic might not appeal to all players – purely cosmetic.

Product Video

Key Features

Reverb Type Shimmer/Hall with Modulation
Controls Symphony (modulation depth/speed), Verb (reverb decay), Mix, Volume
Presets None - no programmable presets
Bypass Type Switchable True/Buffered Bypass
Stereo Stereo In/Out
Power Supply 9V DC Barrel Connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more than just a speed control; it influences the overall character of the modulation, creating a more complex and organic swirling effect.
Absolutely, though its strengths lie in those genres. It can add subtle shimmer to clean tones or create massive, atmospheric washes for more experimental styles.
Yes, the enclosure feels solid and well-constructed; it's clearly built to withstand the rigors of regular use, though a pedalboard-safe power supply is recommended.

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