Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder Analogue Reverb Pedal

A type of reverb that sits between the mechanical and algorithmic devices of yesteryear, Placeholder is an analogue implementation of a digital reverb algorithm using BBDs, mixers, VCAs and simple yet tasty filters. The topology is called Householder, allowing quick echo density even with only three delay-lines.

There's no denying the power of algorithmic representation of our daily activities. But let's not forget that the complex-system underlying our lived experience, the background noise and uncertainty, is intrinsic.

The tension between a perfect algorithm and the limits of analogue implementation has given much depth to the experience of designing this product. Hopefully, this will transpose to the user's experience as intuitiveness and inspiration.

Features

• BBD based reverb pedal
• Emulates digital reverb algorithms with analog circuitry using a Householder-reflection feedback matrix
• Size and Ratio controls adjust multiple delay lines in relation to one another for vast range of reverb tones
• Decay control adjusts gain of feedback paths up to singing self-oscillation
• Tone control provides high and low pass filtering on a single knob
• Mix and Volume controls for comprehensive blend and level adjustment
• Modulation switches with depth and type controls including random modulation
• Low pass filter switch with selectable cutoff frequencies to tame high end
• CV inputs for Decay and Size suitable for modular level signals
• Mono Hi-Z input and dedicated TRS FX insert loop
• Input switchable to line level with jumper inside the pedal

Video: https://youtu.be/AvRiJ45ffLI

Product Specs

• Item Number: 41680
• Make: Fairfield Circuitry
• Model: Placeholder
• Condition: Brand New
• Finish: Silver
• Categories: effects-and-pedals ⇒ reverb ⇒ pedal
• Function: Delay Reverb
• Made In: Canada
• MPN: FC-PH
• Modular Grid: Pedals ⓘ ＋
• Dimensions*: 119 mm wide 97 mm high
• Power*: 80 mA / 9 V DC

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