The Source Audio Pathways is a Source Audio reverb pedal, currently around $314. Close alternatives include the Red Panda Context 2 and the Keeley Parallax. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Source Audio Pathways
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio Pathways is a signal blending and mixing pedal from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), providing flexible signal routing, parallel blending, and effects loop integration with MIDI control for complex signal chains. The Pathways allows players to create parallel effects chains, blend wet and dry signals, and route effects in complex configurations with full MIDI controllability.
What stands out
“and effects loop integration with midi control for complex signal chains”
— from the listing
“parallel blending”
— from the listing
“The Source Audio Pathways delivers signal routing and blending at Source Audio quality for studio and live players who want complex signal chain management with MIDI control”
— from the community notes
“and route effects in complex configurations with full midi controllability”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the parallel signal routing and blending with full MIDI control for complex effects chain management at Source Audio quality”
— from the community notes
- midi
- parallel
- complex
- full
- studio
- effects loop
- dry
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Source Audio Pathways
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchFender Bassman Combo Amp's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
12% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio Pathways
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
8% matchSource Audio Pathways's full character and Boss BD-2 Blues Driver's full voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchRun Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress after Source Audio Pathways in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Source Audio Pathways
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
8% matchKeep Source Audio Pathways's full voice out front: Walrus Audio Julia goes after Source Audio Pathways in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio Pathways?+
The closest matches in character are the Red Panda Context 2, the Keeley Parallax, the Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12. Budget picks: Keeley Parallax, Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12, Wampler Catacombs.
What pairs well with the Source Audio Pathways?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Paul Cochrane Timmy — Fender Bassman Combo Amp's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Source Audio Pathways cost?+
Around $314 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).