Source Audio Encounter Ambient Delay + Reverb - SA264

An "Ambient" Evolution in the Footsteps of the Collider

With the SA264 Encounter, Source Audio extends the idea of the compact delay + reverb duo popularized by the Collider, but with a clear focus on immersive atmospheres. Whereas a traditional pedal simply adds an echo or a room, the Encounter acts as a true "space workshop": layering, moving textures, and endless reverb tails, all while maintaining a pedalboard-friendly format.

For Which Musicians and Styles

This delay reverb pedal is aimed at guitarists and keyboardists who enjoy sculpting the air around their notes: post-rock, shoegaze, ambient, worship, electro, soundtrack, atmospheric math-rock. In the studio, it excels at dressing a mono take in wide and deep stereo; on stage, its presets and Tap Tempo make it a reliable ally for transitioning from a tight verse to a "big screen" chorus without touching the knobs.

Controls, Presets, and Integration in a Modern Rig

The ergonomics are designed for speed: Delay, Feedback, Tone, and Mix controls to immediately shape the grain and presence of the effect, plus Control 1 and Control 2 to fine-tune each algorithm. The Tap Tempo locks the delay to the drummer's tempo, while Reverb Hold freezes a reverb tail so you can play over it like a pad. Regarding memories, you have 4 presets instantly accessible, and up to 128 via MIDI (DIN or USB). For deeper customization, editing via the Neuro Mobile App and Neuro Desktop Editor provides fine personalization and saving of your settings.

Sound Character

The Encounter's sonic character is decidedly modern: clean definition, wide stereo, and a large reserve of depth to create dense spaces without losing attack. The Tone range allows you to shift from dark, velvety ambiances to brighter textures, ideal for highlighting harmonics, arpeggios, or pick-driven parts. Its responsiveness to playing dynamics also makes it relevant on keyboards, where it can transform a simple pad into an evolving soundscape. Note: although the Encounter is recent, musicians already using the Source Audio delay + reverb philosophy on the related range (Collider) include Johnny Marr and David Ryan Harris.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Delay	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	Tone	Color	Black

Modes	Dual Delay, Dual Reverb, Reverb Hold	Expression input	TRS for external pedals or switches
Conversion	56-bit processing with dual SA601 chips, 24-bit A/D converters	Mini-USB port	Yes
Presets	128 memories via MIDI, 4 accessible on the front panel	Power supply	9V DC center negative (not included)
Physical controls	Delay, Reverb Type, Feedback, Tone, Control 1, Control 2, Mix	Current consumption	300 mA
Footswitches	Tap Tempo, Reverb Hold	Dimensions	114 x 114 x 51 mm
Options	Kill Dry, 100% Wet, Switch Lock	Weight	450 g
Advanced editing	Neuro Mobile App and Neuro Desktop Editor	Other accessories	not specified
Inputs/Outputs	Stereo	Required voltage	9V DC (center negative)
MIDI	In/Thru via 5-pin DIN or USB