The Flamma FC02 is a mini reverb pedal from Flamma Innovation, part of the company's small-format "Cute" series of effects pedals. It packs three reverb modes, Studio, Church and Plate, into a durable metal shell that RockBoard's PedalPedia says fits comfortably in the palm of your hand1. For a player who wants reverb on a tight pedalboard, or a first reverb to learn the effect on, it is one of the least expensive ways in.
The pedal is a digital reverb, though RockBoard's PedalPedia entry for it lists the circuit type as analog1. It was released as the FC02 Mini Reverb in October 2022, when Delicious Audio reported Flamma's new mini reverb pedal with its three modes2.
Three reverb modes
The FC02 gives you three reverb effects to choose from, and the differences between them are the whole point of the pedal4. Flamma describes each mode on its product page3:
| Mode | What Flamma says it does |
|---|---|
| Studio | Room reverb effects3 |
| Church | Huge church reverb effects with a deep natural response3 |
| Plate | Classic plate reverb effects, simulating the metal plate reflect reverb effect3 |
Pedal of the Day's review put the three modes in player's terms: "Studio provides a room-style reverb sound" for a natural ambience, while "Church gives you huge reverberations with a deep response" when you want a big, spacious wash4. Plate sits between them in character, modeling the sound of a reverb generated by a vibrating metal plate, the technique behind many classic studio recordings.
There is no preset storage, no display and no deep editing: you pick one of the three modes and shape it with the knobs. Players who want more modes and presets from the same maker can look at the Flamma FS02 Stereo Reverb, a larger multi-mode reverb pedal, or the Flamma FS02241.
The controls
Three knobs do all the shaping: Decay, Mix and Tone21.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Decay | Adjusts how long the reverb tail lasts1 |
| Mix | Sets the balance between your dry signal and the reverb1 |
| Tone | Adjusts the brightness or darkness of the effect4 |
That is a deliberately simple layout. Decay and Mix are the two controls almost every reverb pedal shares, and Tone is a useful third: it lets you darken a big Church wash so it sits behind your playing, or brighten a Plate mode so it cuts through. Pedal of the Day summed up the design as "3 reverb modes and a couple of controls to dial in your perfect sound"4.
Power and bypass
The FC02 runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug and draws 130mA1. It is true bypass, which Flamma's material says keeps unwanted noise out of your rig when the pedal is off1.
At 130mA the FC02 draws more current than many mini pedals. If you power a board from a daisy chain, check that the supply has headroom for this pedal before adding it.
Where it came from
The FC02 belongs to the FC series, the compact "Cute" category of effects pedals that Flamma built around small enclosures and low prices1. The JHS Pedals blog covered the FC02 Mini Reverb alongside the rest of the Flamma line, noting where the mini reverb sits in the range5.
What reviewers said
Press coverage of the FC02 has been consistent about what it is: a lot of reverb in a small box. Pedal of the Day wrote that "The FC02 Reverb packs a wallop of reverberation into a small pedal enclosure"4. Delicious Audio's coverage focused on the practical appeal: three modes, three knobs, and a mini format for players short on board space2.
Price
Flamma's product page lists the FC02 at $59.00 USD, with a regular price of $39.99 USD shown on the same page as of October 20263. Either figure places it firmly at the budget end of reverb pedals, which is the segment Flamma has built its range around.
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Questions
Is the Flamma FC02 true bypass?
Yes. Both Flamma's own product material and press reviews describe the FC02 as true bypass, which keeps the pedal out of your signal path when it is switched off and avoids unwanted noise in your rig.
What power does the Flamma FC02 need?
The FC02 runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug, and draws 130mA. That current draw is on the higher side for a mini pedal, so a dedicated 9V supply or an isolated output is the safer choice over a small daisy chain.
What reverb types does the Flamma FC02 have?
Three: Studio, a room-style reverb; Church, a large reverb with a deep natural response; and Plate, which simulates the metal plate reflect reverb effect. You pick one mode and shape it with the Decay, Mix and Tone knobs.
How much does the Flamma FC02 cost?
Flamma's product page lists the FC02 at $59.00 USD, with a regular price of $39.99 USD shown on the same page. Either way it sits at the budget end of reverb pedals, well under most full-size digital reverbs.
Sources (5)
- FC02 Reverb by Flamma, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Flamma FC02 Mini Reverb, Delicious Audio, 2022-10-11
- FLAMMA FC02 Mini Guitar Reverb Pedal Studio Church Plate, Flamma Innovation
- Flamma Innovation FC02 Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2021-12-13
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