The Catalinbread Pareidolia is a Catalinbread chorus pedal, currently around $338.45. Close alternatives include the Strymon Lex V2 and the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger. It pairs well with the Marshall Origin 20 Combo and the Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo.
Catalinbread Pareidolia
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread Pareidolia is a tremolo-based modulation pedal that incorporates elements of phasing and pitch modulation for a character akin to a Uni-Vibe or rotary speaker effect. The combination of tremolo modulation with phase and pitch elements produces a complex, organic modulation that captures the swirling, speaker-in-motion character associated with rotating speaker cabinets and vintage Uni-Vibe pedals. Operates at both 9V and 18V for adjustable headroom. Built by Catalinbread in Portland, Oregon.
- modulation
- tremolo
- complex
- uni vibe
- rotary
- organic
- pitch
- headroom
Good for
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Pareidolia is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Pareidolia
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
23% matchMarshall Origin 20 Combo's crunchy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
EVH Iconic 15W
Evh
tonal matchEVH Iconic 15W's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchBogner Ecstasy Mini 30W's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C brings the medium gain it's missing
Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Pareidolia
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
24% matchInto a high headroom tone, Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 brings the high gain it's missing
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
23% matchFulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive's fuzzy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
10% matchKeep Binson Echorec Delay after Catalinbread Pareidolia in the signal chain, clear of Catalinbread Pareidolia's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
9% matchKeep Catalinbread Pareidolia's modulated voice out front: TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo goes after Catalinbread Pareidolia in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto Catalinbread Pareidolia, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchBoss OD-3 Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Catalinbread Pareidolia delivers it
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Catalinbread Pareidolia gives it exactly that
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchCatalinbread Pareidolia leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Cheaper alternatives
Tone City Summer Orange
Tone City
68% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, phaser, modulation
Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-52
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
66% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
Pigtronix Moon Pool
Pigtronix
66% similarityShared character: phaser, tremolo, simple
Catalinbread Many Worlds
Catalinbread
65% similarityShared character: phaser, simple, modulation
Audiocade Stereo Pendulum Harmonic Panning Tremolo
Audiocade
65% similarityShared character: tremolo, simple, modulation
Behringer VP1B
Behringer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Strymon Lex V2
Strymon
67% similarityShared character: response, modulation, blues_players
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
66% similarityShared character: simple, modulation
Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe
pedal
65% similarityShared character: phaser, modulation
JHS Unicorn
JHS Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
ThorpyFX Pulse Doppler
ThorpyFX
94% similaritysimilar tone character
AA Audio Rotary 3 toggle Phase, Vibe
Aa Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Pareidolia?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon Lex V2, the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger, the Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe. Budget picks: Tone City Summer Orange, Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-52, Pigtronix Moon Pool. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Pareidolia?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo, EVH Iconic 15W — Marshall Origin 20 Combo's crunchy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Catalinbread Pareidolia cost?+
Around $338.45 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).