Red Witch launches Apothecary Series of five $249 compact pedals
April 25, 2025 · 3 sources
Red Witch has released the Apothecary Series, five compact pedals priced at $249 each, available from the Red Witch webstore and from Sweetwater12. MusicRadar reported the launch on April 25, 20252.
The series comprises the Plurious 2048 chorus/vibrato, Invidium phaser, Cynosium modulated delay, Epiphanous overdrive and Euphorium fuzz123. Guitar Pedal X reports that each pedal has mostly six controls: four fully variable knobs and two 2- and 3-way toggle switches, with anodized aluminum knobs1. MusicRadar describes a shared four-knob enclosure with one or two toggle switches for modes and voicings2. The Euphorium has a single toggle switch, where the other four have two, according to Guitar Pedal X1.
| Pedal | Type | Controls cited |
|---|---|---|
| Plurious 2048 | Analog BBD chorus/vibrato | Voice, Mode (Chorus/Vibe), Depth, Veloce, ERA (1970s CE-1/Modern-Crisp), Blend1 |
| Invidium | Phaser | Veloce, Mode (Phase 1/Phase 2/TremoPhase), Cosmos, Regen, Infinity (expanded regen), Blend1 |
| Cynosium | Modulated analog-voiced delay | Delay (2000+ms), Time range (Short/Long), Regen, Depth, Wow & Flutter (Echoplex/Copi-cat), Blend1 |
| Epiphanous | Overdrive | Drive, Gain (Single/Dual Series), Volume, Bite, EQ (Heaven preset/Bite & Body), Body1 |
| Euphorium | Silicon fuzz | Fuzz, Voice (Single/Dual Series Bliss Fuzz), Grain, Tone, Volume12 |
MusicRadar reports a Cynosium footswitch guaranteed for 100,000 cycles, against 20,000 to 30,000 cycles for most stompbox switches, plus Neutrik sockets and hand-wired components2. Red Witch offers a lifetime warranty to the registered owner23. Guitar World describes the Euphorium as a silicon fuzz with a pair of circuits, with Bliss mode placing them in series, and a Grain dial for the "sputter" control from the Fuzz God series3. MusicRadar describes the Invidium as a FET-driven analog phaser that carries the TremoPhase mode of the out-of-production Moon Phaser2. Guitar Pedal X notes the Invidium's listing does not state the number of stages for its Phase 1 and Phase 2 modes1.
Guitar Pedal X reported that UK and European stocking was still needed1.
Sources (3)
- Guitar Pedal X - GPX Blog - Red Witch unveils timeless 5 unit floral Apothecary Series Compact Pedals - an Analog Chorus, Phaser, Modulated Delay, Drive and Fuzz, guitarpedalx.com
- “I wanted to design a pedal range that'll last 10, 20, 30, 40 years... It could be something you could bequeath to those you love”: Exquisite stompboxes, built to last a lifetime, meet Red Witch's Apothecary Series | MusicRadar, musicradar.com
- Red Witch's Apothecary pedals could become family heirlooms | Guitar World, guitarworld.com