Key Features
- Get the iconic 1978 reverb and many more with three custom-designed classic algorithms
- Remarkable versatility with six faders and five arcade button controls
- Adjustable decay crossover for fully mouldable reverb tail
- Up to 30 savable presets available at the touch of a button
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978 Overview
The ultimate crossover. Meet the Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978. Chase Bliss have teamed up with Meris to form a powerhouse duo, delivering a faithful recreation of the beloved 1978 studio reverb in pedal form. Integrated are three classic algorithms that perfectly encapsulate the character of the original giving you big, clean headroom without sacrificing tonal integrity.
From here, the adjustable decay crossover allows the reverb tail to be fully mouldable and can be altered to suit any purpose - from short and boxy with virtually no trail, to long, drawn out, ethereal soundscapes. Featuring intuitive controls packed with truly deluxe features, dialling in a wide array of lush reverb sounds is easy. All presented in a professional-looking enclosure - it's clear the CXM 1978 is competing with the very best reverbs currently available.
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Full Description
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Chase Bliss and Meris - a match made in reverb paradise. The presentation of the Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978 is incredibly sleek, featuring six moving faders, five buttons and two footswitches, dialling in lush, otherworldly reverb settings has never been easier.
The CXM is also packed with neat, intuitive features that separate it from the competition, such as the ability to switch between unbalanced and ultra-low noise balanced inputs and outputs. Expression pedal support gives even more creative control, allowing you to adjust the sound on the fly - perfect for live applications. If you're seeking incredible versatility and reverb diversity, the CXM is about to become your new best friend.
Advanced features
A top tier reverb pedal, every aspect has been considered even the smaller, intuitive little inclusions that solidify this fact. Features such as the 3-band EQ setting the absorption of the walls that make up the reverb tank; the tone and behaviour are interwoven, just like a physical reverb. The crossfader dictates the crossover point at which everything above goes to Mids control, while everything below goes to Bass.
This offers unprecedented reverb sculpting and gives you total tonal freedom. A cool bonus feature, where if you set the diffusion arcade button to 'Low' on Hall mode, it creates a sparse reverb tone that surrounds the attack with a cloud of soft delay taps. By getting hands on with this incredible device, you're sure to uncover many more cool secrets and super-unique sounds.
Controls
- Faders:
- Bass- Sets the decay time below the crossover frequency
- Mids- Sets the decay time above the crossover frequency
- Cross- Sets the crossover point of the Bass and Mids. Think of this as a frequency splitter
- Treble- Darkens the reflections by increasing absorption (even with Mids and Bass at max, the decay time will still be quite short with Treble at minimum)
- Mix- Sets the analog balance between the wet and dry signals
- Pre-Dly- Sets the delay before the onset of the reverb. The range of this is set by the Clock button while the Diffusion button adds a unique smeared feedback to the pre-delay
- Arcade Buttons:
- Jump- Lets you skip to preset 0 or 5 like a favourite selector
- Type- Select reverb type from: Room, Plate, Hall
- Diffusion- Sets the amount of smearing for the initial attack of the sound
- Tank Mod- Sets the amount of modulation present in the reverb tank
- Clock- Sets the fidelity and length of the Pre-Dly control
- Footswitches:
- Preset/Bank- Toggle between 30 saved presets
- Bypass/Save- Engages or bypasses effect. Holding down saves the current settings as a preset
Specifications
- Dimensions: 5.75" x 6.5" x 2.5"
- Power: 9V DC PSU
- Weight: 1.36kg
- Product Code: AUTOMATONE CXM 1978
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