Description
The Source Audio SA281 Pathways brings tremolo and reverb together in one compact pedal designed to feel great the moment you plug in. From spring reverb twang and classic amp tremolo to wider, more spacious textures, Pathways delivers sounds players reach for again and again - organic, musical, and easy to dial in.
A Classic Combination
Tremolo and reverb have been paired together for decades – from vintage amp tremolo and spring reverb to modern ambient tones - because they do something simple and musical: one adds motion, the other adds dimension. Pathways builds on that familiar idea with a wider range of textures, moving from tight, immediate sounds to expansive ambience. The result is a pedal that feels natural for vintage tones, always-on essentials, and modern soundscapes.
7 Reverb & Echo Engines
Pathways brings together seven reverb and echo voices inspired by the most enduring ambient guitar sounds - from classic tube amp springs and vintage outboard units to studio-grade reverbs and early tape echo. Each voice is tuned to feel musical under the fingers, with a distinct response and sense of space that fits naturally into real playing situations.
3 Tremolo Voices
Pathways features three tremolo voices based on classic modulation styles that have shaped guitar tone for generations. From defined rhythmic pulse to smooth, flowing movement and more complex tonal modulation, each mode offers a distinct way to bring motion and expression into your playing.
Sounds Great Right Away
Pathways is designed to sound great immediately from the front panel – no app or deep editing required. Dedicated controls for Reverb Time, Tone, Reverb Mix, Trem Speed, and Trem Depth give you direct access to the most important adjustments without requiring external editing.
Separate Reverb and Tremolo/Tap footswitches allow each effect to be engaged independently. The Tremolo/Tap footswitch also supports tap tempo, while the Beat Division switch provides quarter-note, eighth-note, and triplet subdivisions.
Built for Modern Rigs
This pedal offers flexible routing to suit a wide range of setups, including mono in to mono out, mono in to stereo out, stereo in to stereo out, and stereo in to mono out. It features 128 preset locations accessible directly from the pedal or via MIDI, along with 3.5 mm TRS MIDI In and Thru (Type A) for expanded control. USB-C connectivity allows seamless editing and firmware updates through Neuro 3, while external expression control enables real-time adjustment of multiple parameters for enhanced performance flexibility.
Expand with Neuro 3
Pathways works as a complete pedal on its own - but connecting it to Neuro 3 opens up a much larger sound environment. Gain access to one of the largest preset libraries in the effect’s world, created by Source Audio artists and the global Neuro community.
Pathways brings together the musical feel of classic tremolo and reverb in a single, easy-to-use pedal. From familiar amp-inspired textures to wider ambient sounds, it delivers tones players reach for every day - with the flexibility to grow into more advanced setups if needed.
3.5 mm MIDI IN / THRU, USB MIDI
PC Messages
Save up to 128 effect presets recallable with MIDI PC messages.
CC Messages
Control multiple knob parameters simultaneously, even those that are not assigned to control knobs (as well as output level). Map an independent depth and direction path for each.
MIDI Clock
Sync the LFO rate with external MIDI clock messages.
External Expression Control
Connect the Neuro Hub to any TRS (Tip Hot) expression pedal and assign expression control to any combination of knob parameters.
Multi Pedal Scene Saving
Connect up to 5 One Series pedals to the Neuro Hub and create 128 multi pedal scenes complete with expression control, recallable via MIDI program change (PC) messages.
What's included:
Pedal
USB-C to USB-A cable
USB-A to USB-C adapter
Quick reference card
Product Specifications:
Effect Type: Tremolo & Reverb Pedal
Reverb Engines: 7 (Spring, Tank, Plate, Hall, Room, Slapback, Echo)
Tremolo Modes: Optical, Bias, Harmonic
Presets: 128 (MIDI accessible)
Connectivity:
3.5 mm TRS MIDI In/Thru
USB-C
Stereo I/O
Power Consumption: 200 mA (1.8 W)
Housing: Brushed anodized aluminum
Dimensions: 4.6 × 2.75 × 2.2 inches
Weight: 1 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 7 × 5 × 4 inches