Ever since Brian Wampler
first picked up a guitar, he’s been chasing the perfect sound - a quest
that led him to build pedals in the first place. One challenge kept
coming up, both for him and the countless musicians he’s talked to: the
struggle to have a wide range of sounds with complex editing
capabilities while keeping the pedal interface manageable. Musicians
either compromise on versatility or sacrifice precious space. Brian
knew there had to be a better way. That’s why he created the Catacombs -
a pedal that eliminates the compromise altogether. It packs 11 of the
most popular delay and reverb sounds into one intuitive, powerful
package. Whether you’re after a trusty digital delay and a plate reverb
or a musical shimmer and a spaced out echo we have you covered!
The
team at Wampler have worked for a long time on ensuring Catacombs will
become an indispensable part of your rig. Each program offers
tap-tempo control and can be saved into one of the pedal’s eight front
panel preset locations for instant recall. Delays and reverbs can be run
in stereo, in parallel, or in series.
Legendary Delays
When
designing the Catacombs, Brian wanted to put a whole universe of sonic
textures at your fingertips. With six delay programs, you can feel the
warmth and depth of analog delays (ANLG), the harmonic nuances of a
Bucket Brigade Device delay (BBD), or the nostalgic modulated vibe of
classic artisanal tape and mechanical delays (TAPE). Feeling
adventurous? The other-worldly Echo-Space Delay (SPC) awaits. The
favorite Wampler Faux Tape Echo (FTE) and an accurate recreation of the
classic 2290 digital delay (DIGI) also feature. Each setting offers
tap-tempo control and can be easily saved into one of the pedal’s eight
front panel preset locations for instant recall. It’s like having a
studio’s worth of delay effects right at your feet.
Iconic Reverbs
But
he didn’t stop at delays. The Catacombs also houses five finely tuned
reverb programs that Brian and his team honed to perfection. With just a
twist of a knob, you’ll discover expansive halls (HALL), a warm
vintage plate (PLT), and that classic spring reverb (SPR) with plenty
of “drip.” The shimmer reverb (SHMR) allows a whole new layer of sonic
texture, especially when paired with an expression pedal, and the
intimate ambiance of the ROOM setting creates that perfect studio
reverb. Just like the delay programs, each reverb is easy to control
and can be quickly saved into one of the eight onboard presets. The
Catacombs is all about giving you the tools to shape your sound
effortlessly
Stompbox-like Control
Like
the Terraform and Metaverse before it, the Catacombs is designed to be
as quick to dial in as possible. We replaced confusing menus and fi
ddly touch screens with clearly marked knobs you can adjust on the fl
y. Controls for Time, Feedback, Modulation, and Level (with Alt
functions for each effect type) put all the essential tools right at
your fingertips.
Digital Power with an Analog Soul
In
creating the Catacombs, Brian wanted to blend the best of both worlds.
It uses a high-performance DSP engine to bring each effect to life
with authentic character, and gives you eight front panel preset
locations where you can save and instantly recall your favorite
settings. If you’re looking to expand even further, you can access up
to 128 presets with full MIDI control, it has optional stereo routing, a
parallel or serial switch, and an assignable expression pedal input to
control any parameter (or multiple parameters) in real time. It’s a
pedal that can grow with you, adapting to any musical situation. But it
doesn’t end there - the Catacombs also comes as a complete software
plugin for your DAW in AAX, AU, and VST3 format for both Mac and PC.
The plugin is FREE to all customers that register their Warranty online
($49.99 if purchased separately).
SPECS
- Studio quality conversion 48 kHz sampling rate with 24-bit audio
- Full 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
- Studio-quality vintage and modern effects - 6 Delays and 5 Reverbs designed and realized in-house at Wampler
- Simple user interface making your sound design instantaneous
- All parameters controllable via an outboard expression pedal
- 8 onboard preset locations to save your favorite patches, 128 total via MIDI
- Full MIDI control with CC and PC commands and MIDI clock compatibility
- True Stereo or Mono I/O
- Complete set of AAX, AU, and VST3 plugins FREE when pedal registered online
- Pedalboard friendly enclosure with minimal footprint
- Power draw - 9V DC center pin negative, exter nal supply only: 130mA at 9V
- Dimensions : 4.5” x 3.75” x 2.25” (114 x 95 x 56mm) W eight: 2 pounds (910g)
- Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
- Designed and Built in the USA
