The VTR Effects Indigo Reverb is a reverb pedal with modulation, built as an analog circuit and aimed at players who want reverb tones they can store and recall. It offers eight reverb modes, MIDI control, and onboard preset storage, and it sits in the wider field of reverb pedals as a compact option from the Brazilian maker1.
Presets and MIDI control
Out of the box, the Indigo Reverb stores up to eight different reverb settings in two banks, so a player can keep several reverb sounds ready and switch between them without turning knobs mid-song1. MIDI control is also available, which lets the pedal fit into a larger rig controlled from a MIDI switcher or controller1.
Firmware V2.1 is a significant update to the pedal. VTR Effects describes it this way1:
That means on V2.1 the pedal holds 14 presets rather than the original eight, and the MIDI implementation was improved as well. The maker also notes that two more reverb modes were added at some point in the pedal's development: "We added two more reverb modes, there are now eight in total"1.
The preset count depends on firmware: eight presets in two banks on the original design, 14 presets on V2.1. The maker's English manual for V2.1 is available as a PDF from VTR Effects1.
Power
The Indigo Reverb runs on a 9V DC supply with a center negative plug and draws 100mA1. That current draw is higher than many compact pedals, so a daisy chain shared with several other pedals may not be the best home for it; a dedicated output on an isolated supply rated for at least 100mA is the straightforward choice.
Where it sits
As an analog-circuit reverb with preset storage and MIDI, the Indigo Reverb differs from most reverb pedals, which are digital. Players comparing it within the same maker's range can also look at the VTR Effects Kailani Reverb1.
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Questions
How many presets does the VTR Effects Indigo Reverb have?
The original design stores up to eight different reverb settings in two banks. With firmware V2.1, VTR Effects expanded the storage option to 14 presets, alongside improved reverb algorithms, a double-tap system and improved MIDI functions.
Does the VTR Effects Indigo Reverb have MIDI?
Yes. MIDI control is available on the Indigo Reverb, and the V2.1 firmware update specifically improved the pedal's MIDI functions along with its reverb algorithms and preset storage.
Is the VTR Effects Indigo Reverb analog or digital?
VTR Effects lists the Indigo Reverb's circuit type as analog, even though it offers preset storage and MIDI control.
What power supply does the VTR Effects Indigo Reverb need?
The Indigo Reverb runs on a 9V DC supply with a center negative plug and draws 100mA. A standard isolated pedal power output that delivers at least 100mA at 9V will run it.
Sources (1)
- Indigo Reverb by VTR Effects, RockBoard (www.rockboard.de), 2026
