Pathways Reverb & Tremolo
Pathways brings tremolo and reverb together in one compact pedal designed to sound and feel great the moment you plug in. From spring reverb twang and classic amp tremolo to wider, more spacious textures, Pathways delivers the sounds players reach for again and again.
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About this product
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.
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A Classic Combination
7 Reverb & Echo Engines
Pathways is essentially two pedals in a single housing. Use the effect selectors to choose from 7 reverbs and 3 tremolos. Dedicated footswitches and separate parameter controls provide quick, intuitive control of each effect, allowing you to run them independently or simultaneously.
Pathways’ seven reverb and echo effects are expertly crafted to faithfully deliver the nuance and character of the music gear industry’s most celebrated and enduring analog, digital, and natural reverb sounds.
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Spring
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.
- Spring sound sample
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Tank
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.
- Tank sound sample
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Plate
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.
- Plate sound sample
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Hall
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.
- Hall sound sample
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Room
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.
- Room sound sample
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Slap
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.
- Slap sound sample
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Echo
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.
- Echo sound sample
3 Tremolo Engines
Pathways features three tremolo effects based on classic circuits that have shaped guitar tone for generations. From aggressive rhythmic chop to smooth, flowing motion, each tremolo offers a distinct feel that adds depth and character to your playing.
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Optical Tremolo
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.
- OPTO sound sample
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Bias Tremolo
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.
- BIAS sound sample
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Harmonic Tremolo
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.
- HARMONIC sound sample
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:
- Reverb > Tremolo
- Tremolo > Reverb
- Mono In > Mono Out
- Mono In > Stereo Out
- Stereo In > Stereo Out
- Stereo In > Sum to Mono
- Mono with Dry Through
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 with simultaneous control of up to 3 parameters
Expand Your Sonic Palette with Neuro 3
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.
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.
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12 presets
Pathways: 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.
- Clean Plate sound sample
- LB Tank sound sample
- Opto Chop sound sample
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15 presets
Pathways: 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.
- Rotating Speaker sound sample
- Nice Room Bro sound sample
- E Dome mock sound sample
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13 presets
Community Presets
Explore some of our favorite user-created Pathways presets
- Lily of the Valley sound sample
- Get to the Choppah sound sample
- QM Evensong 1 sound sample
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.
MIDI
PC Messages
Save up to 128 effect presets recallable with MIDI PC messages.
CC Messages
Control multiple knob parameters simultaneously, even those that are not assigned to control knobs (as well as output level). Map an independent depth and direction path for each.
MIDI Clock
Sync the LFO rate with external MIDI clock messages.
External Expression Control
Connect the Dual Expression Pedal (SA161) to control multiple parameters at once. No Neuro Hub needed.
Specifications
| Power Consumption | 9V DC, 200 mA |
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| Pedal Dimensions | 4.6 × 2.75 × 2.2 inches |
| Pedal Weight | 1 lb |
| Housing | Brushed anodized aluminum |
| What's in the box | Pedal USB-C to USB-A cable USB-A to USB-C adapter Quick reference card |
Documentation
See & hear it
R.J. Ronquillo: Classic Tones with the Pathways Reverb & Tremolo
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Source Audio Official: Everything There Is To Know About Pathways Reverb & Tremolo
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60 Cycle Hum: It "Drips" and So Much More
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Premier Guitar: I Can't Get a Bad Sound Out Of This Pedal!
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Peter "Danish Pete" Honre: Reverb/Tremolo Pedal Shootout - Flint, Zoma and Pathways
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Mark Johnston: Source Audio Pathways | Secret Weapons
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Sweetwater Soundcheck: Mitch Gallagher Demos Pathways
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The Official Source Audio Demo
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Ambient Trash: Using Pathways to Create Shoegaze Tones
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The Pedal Zone: Modern Ambience with Pathways
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Mike "Pop Into the Chemist" Hermans Demos Pathways
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Ambient Endeavors: 5 Inspiring Sounds with Pathways
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Signal Path: Ethereal Ambience with Pathways
Complete Your Setup
More Details
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, and both serve dual functions. The Tremolo switch doubles as a tap tempo control with quarter-note, eighth-note, or triplet subdivisions. Press and hold the Reverb footswitch to access the Freeze function and sustain the reverb trail indefinitely.