Catalinbread: News

Even before the Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret was released, there was quite a bit of buzz surrounding this amazing pedal. Once the Dirty Little Secret was released to the public we at Catalinbread have realized what a big deal it actually is. The DLS has been flying off the shelf, occupying many people's pedalboards and their hearts. It has become a new favorite amoung many people, often replacing old standbys, because of it's intuitive feel and response, making it one of the most expressive pedals on the market. We appreciate everyone that's bought one so far, and all the praise people have been giving it. For a limted time Catalinbread is selling the DLS in purple, orange, and white. Get them while you can!

In essence, the DLS is a ‘foundation’ pedal – a sonic platform to build the rest of your sound upon. It reacts to your playing dynamics and respects the character of your guitar’s pickups just like the classic British amplifiers it emulates. Use it to set your base crunch rhythm sound into a clean amp, roll your guitar’s volume back for cleans. Notice how treble boosters sound like shards of brittle glass or how fuzzes sound cheesy & thin into clean amps? The DLS seamlessly integrates treble boosters and fuzzes with clean low volume amps, delivering a thick cranked sound at reasonable volume levels.

What is surprising to people experiencing the DLS for the first time is that we’ve managed to capture the same dynamic interaction felt between a player and an amp but in a pedal. The DLS cleans up with light picking attack and volume knob changes – it reacts in the same way as those amplifiers do. It crunches when you hit it hard, cleans up when you play softly, and has that punchy cabinet ‘air movement’ thing happening even at low volume levels. By the same token the DLS respects your guitar’s characteristics. The result doesn’t sound like a typical ‘amp in a box’ pedal because it doesn’t feel like you’re playing a pedal – it feels like an amp.

We’re really proud of this pedal – it took months of critical listening to voice it just right and we think we’ve nailed it with the DLS. We hope it inspires you to do what you do best – make our music!

Coming soon to Catalinbread will be a line of extra special pedals offered directly from Catalinbread. These pedals are all handpainted by artist Sharlet Thompson. The line will provide a one of a kind look that is sure to be the envy of the block. As well as current production pedals, there will also be some new creations, offered exclusively through this line of pedals.

The Usual Suspects is an expanded edition of the Dirty Little Secret. Considering how well the DLS stacks with treble boosters and fuzzes, The Usual Suspects adds a triple boost to the DLS circuit. The three include a treble boost, a mid-honk boost, and a 'faux' fuzz. There are six pedals in the line, depicting colorful and imaginative characters in a line-up.

Future lines will include custom painted versions of the triple boost for current DLS owners, big-bantams, fuzzes, and more. These premium pedals come packaged in a custom tin with a velvet bag, letter of authenticity, and other goodies. All pedals are signed by the artist. Keep checking back with our online store to see when they are released. For more info go to: The Custom Shop

Long time followers of Catalinbread will have noticed that over the years we've constantly grown and evolved our pedals. We've implemented several steps to improve how our pedals are made. Making them faster to build, and more reliable in the field helps us continue to handbuild all of our pedals in Portland, OR. We've also continually strove for a better sound, look, and feel.

Recently, a few of our models underwent a facelift. These pedals offered a vertical footprint, as well as a bold new look, and circuit improvement. The next to go under the knife will be the Teaser Stallion. The new Teaser Stallion will also have a vertical footprint, and new look. The circuit has also been revamped to add even more pent-up aggression in this sex starved beast.

Also soon to come: The mysterious S.F.T. What's does that stand for?

Spectacular Fat Tone? Special Frequency Trinket? Screaming Frog Tree?

		In a week one of the music industry's biggest events will be going down in Anaheim, California. The NAMM show is often where many manufacturer's unveil their latest products. While we may not be there this year, we aren't simply resting on our laurels. Catalinbread has been undergoing many exciting changes which not only include new pedals, but also redesigns and refinement of our existing line of effects. Even our website has undergone a new facelift offering insightful videos and the ability to order pedals directly from the company. Our pedals can still be found through our many wonderful retailers and we are constantly expanding our distribution around the globe to serve up exciting mechanisms of music. 2009 will definitely be an exciting year for Catalinbread and its customers.

	2009 brings in a new year and a new outlook on many of our current models. Some of Catalinbread's favorite effects have undergone a transformation, both inside and out, offering a more friendly pedalboard footprint, and a rocksolid design for years of trouble free music making. Our horizontal designs have gotten a 90 degree turn and a bold new look and layout. The Super Chili Picoso (Catalinbread's first pedal) has evolved again, with a fantastic new design. The Semaphore has undetgone a beautiful circuit change allowing the pedal to be run at 9v or 18v for added headroom and a fuller sound. The Super Charged OD retains all its attitude with a new layout and full color graphic, and the Varioboost's color has gone from blah to a brilliant blue.

	ww.catalinbread.com/Heliotrope.html	On top of redesigning some of our popular line, Catalinbread is also developing some exciting new effects that are sure to push the envelope, and push a lot of other pedals off your board. At least 4 new pedals will be released this year. Be sure to check back for the latest developments & news.

	If you haven't checked out the new Heliotrope from Catalinbread, be sure to watch the videos of this unique pedal. It's so unique in fact, that at first we weren't sure how to describe the effect. This pedal blends characteristics from several sources. Part ring-mod, part octave distortion, part bit-crusher, part tone sculpter, the Heliotrope is sure to provide any instrument with a new musical outlook and hours of playability. You can buy one direct from the company in our online store, and look for them soon from our retailers.		The Dirty Little Secret will definitely be part of many guitarists' secret arsenal. An extremely versatile and natural sounding dirt box, whether you like to rock, or rawk, and even rök. This pedal will be a powerful tool to have on any board. Release date? Well, that's our little secret. Check back soon. Also to be released later this year: Mystery Bass Pedal- The boys really hit the peg on the head with this one. Mystery Guitar Pedal - Throw out your yo-yos and get your ya-yas.