Walrus Audio unveils Fathom multi-function reverb pedal

May 11, 2022 · 2 sources

Walrus Audio just unveiled the Fathom, a multi-function reverb and modulation pedal built on the same form factor as the Arp 87 Delay, Delicious Audio reported on May 11, 2022¹. The maker describes it as "a feature-rich reverb with 4 different customized reverb algorithms to choose from"².

The four algorithms are Hall, Plate, Lo-fi and Sonar². Hall is described as wide and open with decay that ends in high-frequency rolloff, and Plate as a full-body reverb with smooth decay; the X knob adjusts pre-delay on both². Lo-fi is a filtered reverb with decay ranging from warm to thin AM-sounding radio, with the X knob adjusting filter width, and Sonar feeds the reverb with both a high and low octave, blended with the X knob². Delicious Audio describes Sonar as a reverb with added octaves for a "shimmering" effect¹.

The top three knobs control decay length, reverb tone and mix, according to Delicious Audio¹. A toggle switch sets low, medium or high modulation, and a dampen knob fine-tunes the tone of the decay². Holding the Bypass Switch while the pedal is off temporarily activates the effect, and holding the Sustain Switch while it is on sustains the reverb decay². Trails mode is switched by holding the Bypass Switch for two seconds while plugging the pedal back in².

The pedal has buffered bypass and a diecast enclosure measuring 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39"². It runs on 9VDC at 100mA minimum, and the maker recommends an isolated power supply rather than daisy chaining; the power supply is not included². It comes in an Arizona Teal finish with artwork by Stuart Dooley². No price was given in the announcement coverage¹. The Fathom is listed among reverb pedals.