The Mr. Black BloodMoon Blood & Chrome is a reverb pedal that puts two of the maker's reverbs in one enclosure: the BloodMoon and the SuperMoon Chrome. Mr. Black describes it as bringing together "our two most coveted reverbs" to create the Blood & Chrome1. A single mode switch selects between them, with BloodMoon on Red mode and SuperMoon Chrome on Green mode, and the pedal is 100% wet capable in each mode1.
The two halves have distinct characters. Mr. Black describes the BloodMoon as "dark, eerie and moody"1, while the SuperMoon Chrome side is described as having "a brighter voice, multiple early reflections and enhanced Sway modulation"2. On the Wolfman Special version of the Blood & Chrome, Mr. Black lists up to 40 seconds of decay available in the SuperMoon Chrome mode2.
The two reverbs: Red and Green modes
The mode switch is the heart of the pedal. Red mode runs the BloodMoon circuit, the same reverb Mr. Black sells as a standalone pedal described as delivering "stunning, lush reverb"3. Green mode runs the SuperMoon Chrome, the brighter of the two with multiple early reflections and enhanced Sway modulation2.
| Mode | Reverb | Character (as described by Mr. Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Red | BloodMoon | Dark, eerie and moody1 |
| Green | SuperMoon Chrome | Brighter voice, multiple early reflections, enhanced Sway modulation2 |
Both modes can run fully wet, with no dry signal, which suits players using the pedal for ambient swells and soundscapes1. For context on the decay available, the Blue BloodMoon, whose circuit and algorithm are identical to the BloodMoon, offers up to 30 seconds of fluid reverb trails4, and the SuperMoon Chrome mode on the Wolfman Special reaches up to 40 seconds2.
Controls: preset footswitch and expression
The pedal carries a Preset footswitch and a Save button. The workflow Mr. Black describes12:
- Dial in a setting with the controls.
- Press the Save button once; three blinks from the Preset light confirm the setting is stored2.
- Press the Preset footswitch to instantly recall the preset2.
- Press the Preset footswitch again to switch back to your control settings and deactivate the preset1.
Expression control works by assignment: connect any standard expression pedal to the EXP jack, then turn the desired control to the "EXP" marker to hand that control over to the expression pedal2.
Power and size
The Blood & Chrome runs on an industry standard 2.1mm negative center-pin 9VDC input, which Mr. Black describes as pedalboard and daisy chain friendly1. Maximum current draw is under 70mA, with a 100mA supply recommended1. The enclosure measures 3.7 by 4.7 inches, which Mr. Black calls a compact design1.
Unlike some earlier Mr. Black reverb pedals, no battery option is listed for the Blood & Chrome. The BloodMoon Wolfman Special and Blue BloodMoon both list an internal 9V battery (not included) as an option54, but the Blood & Chrome pages specify power supply operation only.
The Wolfman Special versions
Mr. Black has released Halloween limited editions in this family. The BloodMoon Blood & Chrome Wolfman Special was a "Triple Wolf" limited edition of 23 pieces for Halloween 2025, carrying the same two reverbs, the same Red and Green modes, 100% wet capability in each mode, and the same power specification of under 70mA maximum draw with a 100mA supply recommended2. It was listed at a regular price of $249.952.
The earlier BloodMoon Wolfman Special was a 12-piece limited edition for Halloween 2025, a standalone BloodMoon reverb pedal with daisy chain friendly power and the internal 9V battery option5.
Where it sits in the Mr. Black reverb line
Mr. Black's reverb range includes the SuperMoon and SuperMoon Eclipse, the Super Swell spring reverb, the Mini Reverb Universal Reverberator, and the Eterna Gold Modified shimmer reverb, whose production was discontinued on 25 June 2026. The Blood & Chrome stands out in that line by pairing two complete reverb algorithms in one enclosure with a preset system, rather than offering a single reverb type.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Red and Green modes on the BloodMoon Blood & Chrome?
Red mode runs the BloodMoon reverb, which Mr. Black describes as dark, eerie and moody. Green mode runs the SuperMoon Chrome reverb, which the maker describes as having a brighter voice, multiple early reflections and enhanced Sway modulation, with up to 40 seconds of decay available. The pedal is 100% wet capable in each mode.
What power supply does the BloodMoon Blood & Chrome need?
It takes an industry standard 2.1mm negative center-pin 9VDC input, which Mr. Black describes as pedalboard and daisy chain friendly. Maximum current draw is under 70mA, and the maker recommends a 100mA supply. No battery option is listed for this model.
How big is the BloodMoon Blood & Chrome?
Mr. Black lists the pedal as a compact design measuring 3.7 by 4.7 inches. The limited Wolfman Special version shares the same dimensions.
How does the preset footswitch work?
Save a favorite setting by pressing the Save button once; three blinks from the Preset light confirm it is stored. Pressing the Preset footswitch instantly recalls the saved preset, and pressing it again switches back to your control settings and deactivates the preset.
What was the BloodMoon Wolfman Special?
The BloodMoon Wolfman Special was a limited edition of 12 pieces for Halloween 2025 from Mr. Black, a reverb pedal with lush reverb, daisy chain friendly power and an internal 9V battery option. There was also a Blood & Chrome Wolfman Special, a Triple Wolf limited edition of 23 pieces for Halloween 2025.
How long is the decay in SuperMoon Chrome mode?
Mr. Black lists up to 40 seconds of decay available in the SuperMoon Chrome mode on the Blood & Chrome Wolfman Special. The related Blue BloodMoon, which uses the same circuit and algorithm as the BloodMoon, offers up to 30 seconds of fluid reverb trails.
Sources (5)
- BloodMoon Blood & Chrome, Mr. Black
- BloodMoon Blood & Chrome, Mr. Black Pedals
- BloodMoon, Mr. Black
- Blue BloodMoon, Mr. Black, 2026-03-03
- BloodMoon, Mr. Black
