Description
The Crazy Tube Circuits MIRAGE JR is a compact yet powerful studio-grade digital reverb pedal designed to deliver an expansive range of sonic textures. Featuring 16 immersive algorithms, this pedal allows you to craft everything from authentic vintage reverbs to lush, ambient soundscapes with ease. Whether you’re after tight spring slapbacks, vast cathedral echoes, or surreal shimmer effects with modulation and pitch shifts, the MIRAGE JR responds intuitively, making it a versatile addition to any pedalboard, synth rig, or studio setup.
Designed with simplicity and performance in mind, the MIRAGE JR offers a menu-free, knob-driven interface that puts full control at your fingertips. Real-time performance tools such as expression pedal input and footswitch-based parameter morphing enable dynamic tweaks and expressive sound shaping on the fly. Its analogue dry path ensures your original tone remains pure and clear, while the studio-grade signal path delivers high headroom and detailed clarity, making it suitable for professional use in any environment.
Housed in a rugged, dark abyss blue die-cast enclosure, the MIRAGE JR is built to withstand the rigours of the road without compromising on control layout or functionality. With its compact size and intuitive design, it offers studio-grade reverb capabilities in a pedal that fits comfortably on any board, providing endless creative possibilities for musicians and producers alike.
Studio-Grade Reverb Engine
The MIRAGE JR features a mono, single-engine reverb platform that delivers lush, layered textures. It is tailored for musicians seeking a versatile and high-quality reverb pedal in a compact enclosure, perfect for both live and studio applications.
16 Immersive Algorithms
Choose from 16 carefully crafted algorithms split into vintage/classic and ambient/experimental banks. This range covers everything from natural reverbs and classic gear emulations to innovative textures with pitch shifting and modulation effects, allowing you to explore a vast sonic palette.
Intuitive, Hands-On Control
With no menus to navigate, the MIRAGE JR’s direct interface features four knobs—Mix Volume, Swell, Excite, and Voice—plus footswitches and an expression pedal input for real-time parameter morphing. This design ensures quick access to your desired sound and dynamic control during performances.
Robust Build and Connectivity
Encased in a durable die-cast chassis, the pedal is designed for road use and features top-mounted jacks for convenient cable management. It supports true bypass switching with reverb trails and offers internal switches for bypass and mix mode selection, ensuring flexibility and reliability.
Key Features
- Studio-Grade Reverb Engine – Delivers professional-quality reverb sounds in a compact, mono format, ideal for musicians who demand rich, textured reverbs without the bulk of larger units.
- 16 Versatile Algorithms – Offers a wide variety of reverb types from classic to experimental, enabling you to create everything from subtle ambience to otherworldly soundscapes.
- Menu-Free, Knob-Driven Interface – Provides immediate, hands-on control with no complicated menus, making it easy to dial in your sound quickly and perform expressive real-time adjustments.
- Rugged, Road-Ready Design – Built with a durable die-cast enclosure and top-mounted jacks, the MIRAGE JR is designed to withstand the demands of live performance and touring.
Specifications
General
- Type: Studio-grade digital reverb pedal (mono)
- Algorithms: 16 reverb types split into vintage/classic and ambient/experimental banks
- Controls: Mix Volume, Swell, Excite, Voice knobs; Shift switch for preset selection; Assign switch for expression control
- Footswitches: Bypass, XF (parameter morphing)
- Expression Pedal Input: 1/4” jack for external expression control
- Bypass: Click-less true bypass via high-quality relay or buffered bypass with reverb trails
- Power-Up Function: Preset bypass/engage setting
Connectivity
- Input: 1/4” jack
- Output: 1/4” jack
- Expression Pedal Input: 1/4” jack
- Top-mounted jacks for easy cable management
Physical
- Enclosure: Dark Abyss Blue die-cast metal
- Dimensions (WxLxH): 124 x 69 x 58 mm
- Power Supply: 9V DC, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, centre negative (not included)
- Current Consumption: 115 mA
