Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession

A modern reverb designed for the "in-between": ambient, experimental, and cinematic textures

The Procession is part of Old Blood Noise Endeavors' DNA: inspiring effects designed to break new ground without sacrificing ergonomics. Here, the idea is not to offer an ultra-neutral "studio" reverb, but a creative reverb capable of shifting from a subtle space to a strange, filtered, moving, almost narrative atmosphere.

Its concept is simple and powerful: a reverb with a marked character, "put into motion" by three modulation approaches. The result: textures that evoke both science-fiction sound design and shoegaze layers, cinematic intros, or suspended endings of tracks.

Who is the Procession for? From indie pedalboards to ambient soundtracks

The Procession is tailored for guitarists (and bassists, synths with low line output, etc.) who want a reverb capable of telling a story. It suits ambient, post-rock, shoegaze, indie, atmospheric doom/stoner genres, as well as all "minimalist" approaches where notes are allowed to breathe.

In the studio, it serves both to thicken a take with a dark, modulated reverb and to generate layers: a chord held via Hold, then a melody played on top, with an almost "pad"-like result. Live, its pedal format and immediate controls make it an excellent performance reverb, especially if you enjoy manipulating textures between sections of a song.

Simple controls, strong ideas: modulation, Hold, and expression pedal

The interface is straightforward: Mix adjusts the dry/wet balance, while Reverb controls the duration and presence of the reverb (from short ambiance to much more massive trails). Then, Speed and Depth control the modulation, with behavior depending on the selected mode: Flange for a more "phasey" and dramatic movement, Filter for timbre variations that can turn the reverb tail into living material, and Tremolo for rhythmic pulsation in space.

The Procession offers two footswitches: Bypass to activate/deactivate the effect, and Hold (momentary) to freeze what is currently being fed into the reverb. This function is ideal for creating transitions, drones, or a sustained "freeze" pad, especially if you leave some dry signal to continue playing over it.

There is also an expression input to control a key parameter with your foot (handy for switching from a small room to a reverb abyss, or speeding up a modulation movement without letting go of the neck). An internal output level potentiometer finally allows you to adjust the overall volume (boost, slight cut, or unity level), useful depending on your chain, microphones, and the pedal's place on the pedalboard.

Sound Character

The Procession has a personality: a dense, dark, and modulatable reverb, designed for atmosphere as much as for the "wow" effect. With conservative settings, it can serve as a supporting reverb with nice depth. But its natural playground is the strange: reverb tails that undulate, filter, tremble, and give the impression that the sound moves through the air.

Its dynamics respond well to playing: hitting harder loads the reverb and modulation more expressively; playing softly yields subtle halos, perfect for arpeggios. And if you like thicker textures, pairing it with an overdrive or fuzz upstream can turn the Procession into a machine for "ghostly" pads and leads. It is a pedal spotted on indie/alternative pedalboards, with notable users such as Matthew Followill, Taylor York, Andy Hull, and Jesse Lacey.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Beige

Modulation modes	Flange, Filter, Tremolo	Expression input	6.35mm Jack (TRS)
Potentiometers	Speed, Depth, Mix, Reverb	Dimensions	126 x 73 x 57 mm
Mode selector	Flange / Filter / Tremolo	Weight	430 g
Footswitches	Bypass, Hold	Required power supply	9V DC, center negative
Bypass	true bypass	Consumption	60 mA
Input	6.35mm Jack (mono)	Power connector	2.1 mm
Output	6.35mm Jack (mono)