Red Panda Context 2 Pedal
The Red Panda Context 2 reverb pedal is a versatile effects workstation with eight unique reverbs inspired by the popular rackmount units of the late '80s and early '90s. It offers a wide range of reverbs from subtle room reflections to cathedral wash and glitched-out granular reverb, making it suitable for guitarists of any style.
Red Panda Context 2 Pedal Review
In addition to reverbs, the Context 2 also features a powerful delay, tremolo, modulation controls, frequency-shaping tools, and dynamics settings, providing a wide variety of sonic possibilities. You can save your preferred settings using the built-in preset function on the left footswitch, and there are up to 127 more presets available via a remote footswitch and MIDI for further customization.
Red Panda Context 2 Pedal Features
- 8 reverb algorithms inspired by '80s and early-'90s rackmount effects units
- Shift button transforms your pedal’s functions, giving you access to a powerful delay and dynamics controls
- Modulation knob allows you to shape reverb-specific internal parameters
- Momentary function allows you to effortlessly switch between your dry and wet signal
- 1 preset can be saved on the left footswitch, with 4 additional presets available by using an outboard footswitch
- MIDI functionality for up to 127 additional presets
- Red Panda web-based editor allows tweaking and storing of presets via USB
- Hi and Lo buttons offer frequency damping to perfectly dial in your tone
- Infinite hold for an endless ambient wash
- Stereo input/output adds a new dimension to your reverb tone
Red Panda Context 2 Pedal Specs
- Analog/Digital: Digital
- Presets: 1 x User (4 via remote footswitch, 127 via MIDI)
- Effects: 8 x Reverb, Delay, Tremolo
- Max Delay Time: 1200ms
- Tap Tempo: External Switch
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TS/TRS
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TS/TRS
- MIDI I/O: In/USB
- Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" TRS (expression, control voltage, tap tempo, MIDI in, remote switch)
- USB: 1 x Mini-B
- Bypass Switching: Analog Buffered, DSP, Analog+FX Level, Kill Dry
- Software: Red Panda Web Editor
- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Power Usage: 250mA
Red Panda Context 2 Pedal Dimensions
- Dimensions: 4.75 x 3.05 x 2.5"
- Weight: 0.88 lbs