Airstrip - CB-Range Discrete Console Pre
Prepare to be transported back to the golden age of classic rock and pop with the Catalinbread Airstrip - a stompbox that channels the legendary Trident A-Range studio consoles that left an indelible mark on countless iconic albums. This discrete, germanium-powered preamp pedal bottles the very essence of those revered desk channels, delivering a tantalizing blend of polished cleans, harmonically-rich drive, and even fuzzed-out mayhem. At its core, the Airstrip employs a transformer-coupled, all-discrete preamp design that faithfully replicates the smooth, musical character of the Trident's renowned front end. But it doesn't stop there. An UREI-inspired op-amp stage can be dialed in to slam the input with dynamic, touch-sensitive gain, morphing the pedal's voice from pristine boost to searing, molten distortion. The result is an exceptionally interactive and versatile tone-shaping tool, allowing you to sculpt everything from crystal-clear, pre-mastered tones to thick, creamy saturation and beyond. Rounding out the Airstrip's sonic palette is a gentle treble filter, which lets you tailor the high-end response to perfectly complement your rig. Powered by 9-24V DC, higher voltages unlock increased headroom, clarity, and output - perfect for driving the front end of your amplifier or pushing your signal chain to new levels of harmonic complexity. If you've ever dreamed of harnessing the magic of those legendary Trident consoles, the Catalinbread Airstrip is your golden ticket.
