The Gokko GK-71 Bluecloud Multi-Reverb is a compact reverb pedal that packs nine different reverb types into a single small enclosure. Gokko describes it as built for creative soundscapes: the modes run from conventional room and hall spaces to shimmer, lo-fi, and more unusual effects like Cloud, Bloom, and Swell. It handles stereo input and output and switches true bypass, so your dry signal passes untouched when the pedal is off1.
It is a straightforward pedal to use. Decay and Mix knobs set the length and level of the reverb, and three assignable parameters let you go deeper, shaping each mode's drift, diffusion, rise time, pitch, or noise. Power comes from a standard 9V DC center-negative adapter, which is not included1.
The nine reverb modes
The Bluecloud's main draw is the range of spaces and effects it covers in one box. Gokko lists the nine modes as follows1:
- Room and Hall: conventional room and concert hall spaces
- Plate: the studio plate reverb sound
- Spring: the spring reverb associated with amps
- Shimmer: reverb with an added octave-up sheen
- Cloud, Bloom, Swell: ambient, evolving textures
- Lo-Fi: degraded, vintage-flavored ambience
Gokko markets the set as "9 Reverb Modes for Creative Soundscapes," aimed at players exploring ambient and textural playing as well as standard reverb duties1. If shimmer is your main interest, the maker also offers the dedicated GOKKO GK-46 Divine Shimmering Reverberator, and the GOKKO Creepy sits elsewhere in the range. For how these modes compare across pedals more broadly, see Reverb Pedals.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Decay | Sets the length of the reverb tail |
| Mix | Blends the reverb with the dry signal |
| 3 assignable parameters | Assignable to drift, diffusion, rise time, pitch, or noise |
The three assignable parameters are the pedal's deeper editing layer. Rather than fixing each mode's character, Gokko lets you dial in drift, diffusion, rise time, pitch, or noise, so the same mode can be tuned from subtle to extreme1.
Power, size, and connections
The Bluecloud works with standard 9V DC center-negative power supplies, the common type on most pedalboards, though no adapter comes in the box. Its output rating is 9V/100mA1.
The pedal has stereo input and output. To use the stereo I/O you will need the appropriate cables or an adapter for the second channel, and a supply that can deliver the pedal's 9V/100mA rating.
Physically it is a small pedal: 4.4 inches long, 2.6 inches wide, and 1.5 inches high, weighing 0.47 pounds. The housing is aluminum alloy, which Gokko says withstands gigging demands while staying light, and it comes in a blue finish. A QR code on the product page links to the GK-71 manual1.
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Questions
What power supply does the Gokko GK-71 Bluecloud need?
The Bluecloud runs on a standard 9V DC center-negative power adapter, which is not included with the pedal. Gokko describes this as universal 9V DC compatibility, so a typical pedalboard supply works. The pedal's output rating is 9V at 100mA, so make sure your supply can deliver that current.
Is the Gokko GK-71 true bypass?
Yes. Gokko specifies true bypass switching on the GK-71 Bluecloud, which the maker says maintains pure signal integrity when the pedal is off. The same feature set includes stereo input and output.
Is the Gokko Bluecloud stereo?
Yes. The GK-71 Bluecloud has stereo input and stereo output, according to Gokko's product page. That lets you run it into a stereo rig or a pair of amps while keeping the reverb image wide.
What can the three assignable parameters control?
Alongside the fixed Decay and Mix controls, the Bluecloud has three assignable parameters that can be set to drift, diffusion, rise time, pitch, or noise. That lets you shape the character of each of the nine reverb modes beyond the usual decay and blend.
How big is the Gokko GK-71 Bluecloud?
Gokko lists the Bluecloud at 4.4 inches long by 2.6 inches wide by 1.5 inches high, weighing 0.47 pounds. It is built in a rugged aluminum alloy housing in a blue finish.
Sources (1)
- Bluecloud Multi-Reverb, GOKKO AUDIO (gokkoaudio.com)
