The ALABS Audio CETUS Stereo Reverb is a digital reverb pedal from ALABS Audio, and it is the fourth pedal in the company's Adam Adventure Series. Pedal of the Day reviewed it in June 2024 and called it "an exceptionally versatile digital effects pedal," offering nine reverb modes with adjustable modulation on every one of them1.
The nine reverb modes
The CETUS covers a wide spread of reverb territory in its nine modes1:
Pedal of the Day described the result as "nine modes of glorious reverberation, along with some fun built-in options that will shape and sculpt your tone." Every reverb type can achieve adjustable modulation effects, so you are not locked into a plain reverb tail on any mode1.
FREEZE and Explore Mode
The single footswitch does more than turn the pedal on and off:
- FREEZE: Pressing and holding the footswitch freezes the reverb tails, creating infinite sustain effects1.
- Explore Mode: Holding down the footswitch unleashes multiple parameter transformations for dynamic variations and complex creative effects1.
Stereo operation and bypass
The CETUS has a true stereo operation mode that uses true stereo generation algorithms to achieve a spacious sound field for the reverb1. For bypass, you get a choice: the pedal provides high-quality relay-based true bypass and a transparent analog buffer bypass option for selection, so it can sit at the end of a long pedalboard chain either way1.
Under the hood, the pedal is powered by ALABS' Wizard Audio Virtual Engine, using high-precision dynamic forward virtual circuit modeling technology, running on a high-performance 32-bit floating-point digital signal processor with an analog dry-through circuit1.
Where it sits in the Adam Adventure Series
The CETUS is the fourth pedal in the Adam Adventure Series from ALABS Audio. Pedal of the Day's reviewer noted they had already been impressed by the series' Orbital Stereo Pitch Shifter before coming to the CETUS1.
"The CETUS Stereo Reverb is one of the best reverb pedals we've seen here, too, if you're a fan of this genre, you're gonna be blown away by what this blue beauty is capable of."
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Questions
Is the ALABS CETUS reverb analog or digital?
The CETUS is a digital pedal. Pedal of the Day describes it as running on a high-performance 32-bit floating-point digital signal processor, with an analog dry-through circuit that keeps your dry signal path analog while the reverb is generated digitally.
Does the ALABS CETUS have true bypass?
Yes, and it is selectable. The pedal provides relay-based true bypass and a transparent analog buffer bypass option, so you can choose between the two depending on how your board is set up.
Is the ALABS CETUS a true stereo reverb?
It has a true stereo operation mode that uses true stereo generation algorithms to produce a spacious sound field for the reverb, according to Pedal of the Day's review.
How much does the ALABS CETUS cost?
Pedal of the Day reported in June 2024 that each CETUS costs just north of $100.
What does the Freeze function do on the ALABS CETUS?
Pressing and holding the footswitch freezes the reverb tails, creating infinite sustain effects. Holding the footswitch also relates to the pedal's Explore Mode, which produces dynamic variations and complex creative effects.
Sources (1)
- ALABS Audio CETUS Stereo Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2024-06-01
