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Source Audio Encounter Ambient Delay/Reverb Effects Pedal - Black
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A dual delay and reverb pedal for immersive soundscapes.
For players who live in the space between echo and atmosphere, the Source Audio Encounter ambient delay/reverb pedal is a portal to limitless sonic depth. Combining six delay and six reverb engines, it lets you stack, blend, or split effects in series, parallel, or stereo for lush, three-dimensional sound design. Each engine—from crystalline digital repeats to blooming, infinite reverbs—has its own personality, giving you everything from cinematic ambience to experimental soundscapes. With dual footswitches for independent control, stereo I/O, and full MIDI integration, the Encounter functions like two studio-grade pedals in one. Compact yet powerful, it’s built for guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers ready to push delay and reverb beyond the familiar into something deeply inspiring.
Innovative Delay and Reverb Engines for Sonic Discovery
The Source Audio Encounter features six unique delay and six reverb engines, offering a combination of new and enhanced sounds. From the ethereal Hypersphere reverb that creates the sensation of infinite space, to the cascading, harp-like Kaleidoscope delay, these engines inspire new musical directions. By blending modernized classics like Swell and Reverse reverbs with brand-new effects, the Encounter provides a lush sonic palette for crafting immersive textures and one-of-a-kind tones.
Flexible Routing and Dual Effect Capability
The Encounter pedal excels with its flexible routing and dual-effect operation. You can use delay and reverb in tandem or separately, choose series, parallel, or split stereo configurations, and even explore dual delay or dual reverb setups. Each footswitch independently controls one effect, functioning like two pedals in one, with full MIDI compatibility for added creative control. This versatility ensures you can customize your setup to suit any playing style or performance need.
Seamless Integration and Smart Controls
Designed with usability in mind, the Encounter includes Source Audio’s free Neuro 3 software for precise preset editing and sound design. The SoundCheck feature allows you to test and create presets directly from your phone or computer before purchase. With hands-on controls for tweaking gain, mix, and tone, as well as stereo ins and outs for expansive sound, this pedal ensures an intuitive and rewarding user experience for any guitarist or producer.
Source Audio Encounter: Unlock New Dimensions of Sound
The Source Audio Encounter delay/reverb pedal is ideal for musicians and sound designers seeking to push creative boundaries. Its groundbreaking engines, flexible routing, and full MIDI compatibility open the door to lush, immersive tones and unique soundscapes. Whether you're a studio wizard or a live performer, this pedal transforms your sound into an expansive auditory experience, making every note unforgettable.
Features
- Six delay and six reverb engines for versatile sound exploration
- Dual delay or reverb combinations expand creative possibilities
- Series, parallel, or split stereo routing for custom signal paths
- Footswitches control separate effects for independent operation
- MIDI functionality enables precise control and syncing
- Neuro 3 software offers advanced editing and preset creation
- Access unique effects like Hypersphere reverb and Kaleidoscope delay
- Stereo inputs and outputs ensure a spacious, full sound
Step into a new era of sonic exploration with the Source Audio Encounter ambient delay/reverb pedal—where groundbreaking innovation meets a legacy of atmospheric soundscapes.
Encounter Ambient Delay/Reverb Effects Pedal - Specifications:
General- Product type: Delay and reverb effects pedal
- Series: Source Audio One Series
- Control knobs: Delay time, feedback, mix, reverb decay, tone, level
- Footswitches: Dual footswitches for independent delay and reverb control
- Switches: Routing modes (series, parallel, split stereo)
- Display: LED indicators for active channels and routing
- Inputs: 2 x 1/4" instrument/stereo inputs
- Outputs: 2 x 1/4" stereo outputs
- MIDI: In/Out via 1/8" TRS jacks
- USB: USB-C for preset management and firmware updates
- Expression: 1 x 1/4" TRS expression/control input
- Power requirement: 9V DC center-negative
- Power supply included: N
- Current draw: 300 mA
- Delay engines: 6 delay types including Kaleidoscope, Helix, Drum Echo, Resonant, Reverse, and Shimmer
- Reverb engines: 6 reverb types including Hypersphere, Swell, Lo-Fi, Reverse, Shimmer, and Plate
- Routing: Series, parallel, or split stereo
- Bypass: Selectable true or buffered bypass
- Preset memory: 8 onboard presets, extended via Neuro 3 software
- Enclosure: Aluminum housing
- Finish: Matte black with silver control labeling
- Knobs: Six rotary knobs with dual-function parameter controls
- Dimensions: 4.5" x 4.5" x 2.0"
- Weight: 1.3 lb.
- Software compatibility: Source Audio Neuro 3 Editor (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)
- Audio format: 24-bit conversion, 56-bit processing
- Country of origin: United States
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