Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage
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Crazy Tube Circuits
Mirage
Product Info
Article Number:
620980
Brand:
Crazy Tube Circuits
Model:
Mirage
Category:
Reverb Pedals
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Mirage is a serious reverb pedal for players who want depth and experimentation. Having two independent engines gives you a huge palette of sounds, from classic spring to otherworldly shimmer, and the routing options are just brilliant. This is perfect for ambient guitarists, sound designers, or anyone wanting to elevate their reverb game.
Product Description
- Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Dual reverb
- Two independent reverb engines
- Dedicated controls per engine for easy and intuitive access to all parameters
- Flexible routing: mono in series
- stereo
- dual mono (mono in parallel)
- mono to stereo
- Send/return loop between the engines for integrating additional pedals
- 16 algorithms in total
- divided into two intuitive banks: Vintage/Classic and Ambient/Experimental
- Classic-Bank: Spring
- Plate
- Cathedral
- Room
- Gated
- Inchindown and more
- Ambient bank: various shimmer types
- echo verbs
- freeze
- infinite
- pitch shift
- Studio-quality signal path with high headroom
- clarity and richness of detail
- Analogue ‘dry mix’ signal path
- Multiple footswitch modes: switch engines independently or perform real-time morphing
- Internal switches for routing and bypass mode selection
- Menu-less user interface for instant creative results
- Controls (1x per side): Volume
- Voice
- Swell
- Excite
- Power requirement: 9 V
- 210 mA (power supply unit not included)
- Click-free true bypass design via relay or ‘buffered’ bypass with reverb decay
- Switch-on status for foot switch can be saved
- Top-mounted connections
- Die-cast housing in Dark Abyss Blue
- Compact
- robust housing for use on the move without compromising on usability
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.7 x 5.4 cm
- Weight: 0.46 kg
PROS
- • Dual reverb engines offer incredible tonal flexibility and layering possibilities.
- • The 'dry mix' circuit preserves natural instrument tone and avoids a washed-out feel.
- • Intuitive controls and routing options allow for quick tweaking and creative sound design.
- • The 'freeze' and shimmer algorithms are genuinely useful for ethereal soundscapes.
CONS
- • The size is substantial; it’s not a pedal you’ll want to cram into a small board.
- • The sheer number of options can be overwhelming for players seeking simplicity.
- • While high headroom, the analog signal path can introduce noise at higher gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Reverb Type
Spring, Plate, Cathedral, Room, Gated, Inchindown, Shimmer, Echo Verb, Freeze, Infinite, Pitch Shift
Controls
Dedicated knobs for Decay Time, Mix, EQ (High, Mid, Low) per engine, Morph footswitch
Presets
16 algorithms, divided into Vintage/Classic and Ambient/Experimental banks
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Stereo
Yes, with multiple stereo routing options (series, parallel, dual mono)
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm center negative (not included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mirage offers a similar level of sonic quality, but with a more hands-on, analog-centric feel – less menu diving, more immediate control.
Absolutely, the Mirage’s high headroom and EQ controls handle bass frequencies well, though you’ll need to experiment with settings to avoid muddiness.
It’s designed to be, but it takes practice; a subtle morph can be a cool effect, but drastic changes might be jarring in a live setting.
