{"product_id":"catalinbread-soft-focus-deluxe-reverb-398869","title":"SOFT FOCUS DELUXE - REVERB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom Cult Patch to Pedal Format: The \"Soft Focus\" Legacy Deluxe Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the name \"Soft Focus\" refers to a legendary patch on a Yamaha FX500 multi-effects unit, a true shoegaze fuel: a spacious reverb enriched with modulation and micro pitch variations, designed to layer and transform a guitar into a soundscape. Catalinbread first condensed this spirit into a simpler pedal easier to integrate on a pedalboard, then pushed the concept further with the \u003cstrong\u003eSoft Focus Deluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e : more control, \u003cstrong\u003eseveral dedicated programs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ethe missing delay\u003c\/strong\u003e from the original patch to regain the typical animation and breathing of these textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and Which Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soft Focus Deluxe is aimed at guitarists (and bassists) who want an \u003cstrong\u003eall-in-one effect\u003c\/strong\u003e to build wide sounds without multiplying pedals: ideal from intermediate to advanced levels, seeking an inspiring and immediately musical sound. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003eshoegaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, dream pop, ambient, post-rock, indie, film music, and any context where \u003cstrong\u003esoundscapes, swells\u003c\/strong\u003e, and reverb tails that breathe with the playing are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the studio, it allows quickly establishing a sonic identity (grain, depth, perceived width) and varying intensity during tracking. On stage, it's a formidable pedal to switch from a \"misty\" verse to a \u003cstrong\u003ewall of sound\u003c\/strong\u003e chorus, notably thanks to the built-in distortion and tap tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures, Controls, and Routing Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Soft Focus Deluxe is a spatial engine combining reverb, modulation, and pitch processing, plus a \u003cstrong\u003efully adjustable delay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eprogram\u003c\/strong\u003e selector lets you navigate among \u003cstrong\u003e6 variations\u003c\/strong\u003e, each highlighting a different facet (very long reverb, deeper modulation, shimmer, delay with octave, etc.). Dedicated knobs allow precise tweaking of the recipe: \u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e (blend), \u003cstrong\u003eMod\u003c\/strong\u003e (modulation), \u003cstrong\u003eVerb\u003c\/strong\u003e (reverb), \u003cstrong\u003eDly\u003c\/strong\u003e (delay level), \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e (delay time), and \u003cstrong\u003eDst Lvl\u003c\/strong\u003e (distortion level).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distortion is \u003cstrong\u003eindependent and footswitchable\u003c\/strong\u003e : you can use it alone, only the spatial part, or combine both. The \u003cstrong\u003eSeries \/ Parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e switch changes the architecture: in \u003cstrong\u003eseries\u003c\/strong\u003e, distortion drives the spatial engine for dense, saturated soundscapes\u0026#59; in \u003cstrong\u003eparallel\u003c\/strong\u003e, distortion and ambience coexist on two paths, very practical for retaining definition while thickening the overall sound. The bypass is a \u003cstrong\u003ebuffered bypass with trails\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the reverb tails and repeats to breathe when the effect is turned off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, the \u003cstrong\u003eEXP\/TAP\u003c\/strong\u003e input opens the pedal to external control: expression to control delay time or tap tempo to sync your repeats. A useful feature: \u003cstrong\u003eprogram 6\u003c\/strong\u003e repurposes the expression input to control input volume, perfect for \u003cstrong\u003evolume swells\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \"violin\" style and cinematic reverb rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soft Focus Deluxe offers an immediately recognizable ambiance: a spacious and \"velvety\" reverb that forms a \u003cstrong\u003ecarpet\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a simple echo, enriched with chorus-type modulation and a touch of pitch for a \u003cstrong\u003efloating\u003c\/strong\u003e, slightly iridescent character. The delay adds the missing articulation: it brings movement, creates pulses, and highlights attacks, especially when playing open chords or arpeggios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe built-in distortion adds a dense harmonic layer, ideal for shoegaze: it enhances presence and saturation without preventing the effect from \"breathing.\" With parallel routing, you often get the best of both worlds: \u003cstrong\u003eclear attack\u003c\/strong\u003e and massive depth. 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