Pathways brings tremolo and reverb together in one compact pedal designed to feel great the moment you plug in. From spring reverb twang and classic amp tremolo to wider, more spacious textures, Pathways delivers sounds players reach for again and again - organic, musical, and easy to dial in.
A Classic Combination
Musicians have been pairing reverb and tremolo for more than half a century. Since the early '60s, this timeless combination of motion and space has appeared in generations of iconic combo amps and shaped countless recordings and live performances. Together, these effects create an experience that is immersive, musical, and deeply satisfying.
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Pathways builds on this enduring tradition with an expanded palette of reverb and tremolo sounds that feel natural in a wide range of musical settings, from vintage tones and always-on essentials to vast, modern soundscapes.
7 Reverb & Echo Engines
Pathways brings together seven reverb and echo voices inspired by the music gear industry’s most iconic equipment, from classic tube amp springs and vintage outboard units to studio-grade reverbs and early tape echo. Each effect offers its own character and sense of space, making it easy to find sounds that complement a wide range of musical styles.
The unmistakable sound of classic tube amp reverb. Spring delivers a bright, lively response with the familiar splash and bounce that has defined rock guitar tones for decades. It adds dimension and animation with a gritty vintage charm that fits perfectly with driving rhythm, singing lead lines, and sparkling clean tones.
A deeper, more pronounced take on spring reverb inspired by vintage outboard units. Tank delivers the unmistakable “drip” that so many guitarists crave, with a wetter and more responsive feel than amp-style spring. It’s a perfect match for surf and spaghetti western guitar tones.
A smooth, studio-quality reverb with a dense, even decay. Based on vintage plate reverb units like the EMT 140, Plate wraps your signal in a polished, ambient reverberation without the mechanical character of springs. It is ideal for soaring lead lines and rhythmic chords, adding depth and presence without losing clarity.
A wide, expansive reverb based on classic digital studio rack units. Hall creates a deep sense of space with a long, diffuse decay, making it ideal for ambient playing, cinematic textures, and any part that calls for a more immersive sound.
A natural reverberation inspired by real acoustic environments. Room creates early and late reflections that add depth and dimension reminiscent of the echo chambers found in premier recording studios. It's an excellent choice for players who want to surround their instrument with a warm, spacious ambience.
Inspired by the vintage slapback effects pioneered in recording studios of the 1950s using tape machines. Slap delivers the iconic depth, presence, and rhythmic character heard on many landmark recordings from the early days of rock, blues, and country. Increase the Reverb Time control to extend the effect into a sustained echo that ventures into psychedelic territory.
A short, delay-like effect inspired by early analog and BBD-style echo units. With delay times that max out at 288 ms, Echo responds less like a delay pedal and more like a natural acoustic reflection. Its quick repeats create a rhythmic sense of space that differs from the smooth decay of a conventional reverb, making it ideal for thickening your tone with a rougher, more organic feel.
3 Tremolo Engines
Pathways features three tremolo effects based on classic circuits that have shaped guitar tone for generations. From defined rhythmic pulse to smooth, flowing motion, each tremolo offers a distinct feel that adds depth, character, and expression to your playing.
A classic tremolo inspired by the photocell circuits found in vintage combo amps of the early 1960s. Optical Tremolo delivers an iconic, asymmetrical sound that ranges from smooth, swampy modulation at lower depths to pronounced rhythmic chop at higher settings. Its versatile character makes it equally effective for both the understated and the bold.
Based on one of the earliest forms of amplitude modulation that uses an LFO to vary the bias voltage of an amplifier's power tubes. Compared to Optical Tremolo, Bias Tremolo produces a smoother, rounder modulation with a more fluid feel. Bias also introduces a subtle saturation that adds warmth and richness to your tone.
A more complex tremolo that alternately modulates the high and low frequencies of your signal, creating a rich, three-dimensional effect. Harmonic Tremolo produces a warm, swirling texture that goes beyond simple amplitude modulation, somewhat recalling the motion and character of a phaser or Leslie rotating speaker.
Demos
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Great Tones, Fast
Pathways is designed to sound great immediately. Everything you need is right on the face of the pedal, with dedicated controls for reverb time, tone, and mix, alongside tremolo speed and depth, giving you direct access to all the most important adjustments.
Separate Reverb and Tremolo footswitches allow each effect to be engaged independently. The Tremolo footswitch also doubles as a tap tempo control, while the Beat Division switch lets you select quarter-note, eighth-note, or triplet rhythmic subdivisions.
Built for Modern Rigs
Flexible routing for a wide range of setups:
mono in > mono out
mono in > stereo out
stereo in > stereo out
stereo in > mono out
The pedal also includes:
128 preset locations accessible from the pedal or MIDI
3.5 mm TRS MIDI In and Thru (Type A)
USB-C connectivity for Neuro 3 editing and firmware updates
External expression control capable of adjusting multiple parameters
Out of the box, Pathways offers enormous sonic flexibility with a control set that is sleek and intuitive. But there's even more power under the hood. Connect Pathways to the Neuro 3 app to access additional features, parameters, and an extensive library of free presets created by Source Audio and the ever-growing Neuro Community.
Expand Your Sonic Palette with Neuro 3
Curated Preset Packs
Each Preset Pack highlights a different musical direction - from vintage-inspired tremolo-and-reverb textures to expansive ambient combinations. Load your favorites directly into your pedal using Neuro 3.
12 presetsPathways: Vintage Classics
Craving the sounds of yesteryear? This preset pack showcases Pathways’ vintage-inspired sounds. Plenty of drippy spring, classic tremolo sounds, slapback, clean plate sounds, and even some 80s inspired hall reverb sounds await you in here.
15 presetsPathways: Modern Amenities
Nowadays, everything is on the table. Crank up the slapback, modulate anything, play with effect order. These presets explore the advantages of using Neuro's editing capabilities to create sounds that are musical, useful, and bring your playing to life.
13 presetsCommunity Presets
Explore some of our favorite user-created Pathways presets
Pathways brings together the musical feel of classic tremolo and reverb in a single, easy-to-use pedal. From familiar amp-inspired textures to wider ambient sounds, it delivers tones players reach for every day - with the flexibility to grow into more advanced setups if needed.
3.5 mm MIDI IN / THRU, USB MIDI
Specifications
Pathways Reverb & Tremolo Manual
