The Context is a reverb pedal inspired by the 1980s rack-mount reverbs.  It has 8 algorithms, including room, hall, cathedral, gated reverb, reverse reverb, plate, spring, and granular reverb.  Version 2 adds stereo input/output, USB MIDI, fully assignable expression pedal, 3 new modes, delay plus reverb in all modes, separate high and low-frequency damping controls, modulation, dynamic reverb, and infinite hold.

The Room, Hall, Cathedral, Gated, and Plate reverb algorithms are updated versions of the Context version 1 reverbs, but now delay is available in all modes.  They also have separate low and high damping controls with more range.

The modulation knob changes the amount and character of the internal reverb modulation.   It gives you a mix of different modulation types from the 1980s and early ’90s reverbs, including chorus modulation, random modulation that keeps the pitch stable, and deep modulated reverbs. Holding down the shift button adjusts the modulation rate.

Reverse reverb fades in louder and brighter over time, giving the impression of playing backwards.  Modulation adds a wash of normal reverb.

The spring reverb is not a model of any specific spring reverb.  Instead, we designed a spring reverb algorithm using the techniques and algorithms that were used in the 1980s reverbs, but with a lot more processing power available.  It gives you the chirp, drip, and feel of a spring reverb with a slight twist. You can adjust the length of the decay, high and low-frequency damping.  The modulation is tremolo with adjustable intensity and speed.

Designed and assembled in the USA. The Context 2 requires a 9 V 250 mA centre negative power supply (not included).

Designed and assembled in the USA. The Context 2 requires a 9 V 250 mA centre negative power supply (not included).