The Red Panda Context is a modern stereo reverb pedal that blends studio-grade clarity with ambient depth. Designed for musicians who demand precision, warmth, and creative flexibility, the Context offers a range of lush reverbs—from tight rooms to vast, modulated soundscapes. Every algorithm is finely tuned for detail and musical response, making it equally at home on guitar, synth, or in studio production.
The Context includes eight reverb modes: Room, Hall, Cathedral, Gated, Plate, Spring, Grain, and Delay. Each mode is crafted to deliver a distinct spatial character, while advanced controls for Pre-delay, Damping, Modulation, and Decay let you sculpt reverb with surgical precision. The Mix knob transitions seamlessly from fully dry to fully wet, perfect for both subtle enhancement and full atmospheric immersion.
With stereo inputs and outputs, expression pedal compatibility, and full MIDI control, the Context is built for professional versatility. It features true or trails bypass, a USB port for firmware updates, and onboard presets for fast recall. Housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure with top-mounted jacks, this pedal combines Red Panda’s boutique craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital engineering—ideal for artists who explore sound beyond convention.
Body & Construction
- Compact, durable aluminum chassis with top-mounted jacks
- Dimensions: 4.7″ × 3.7″ × 1.9″
- Weight: approximately 12 oz
- Stereo input and output with analog dry-through
- Made in Detroit, USA
Controls & Interface
- Mix: Adjusts dry/wet balance
- Decay: Controls reverb tail length
- Pre-delay: Sets the delay before reverb onset
- Damping: Adjusts high-frequency roll-off for tonal warmth
- Mode Selector: Chooses from eight reverb types (Room, Hall, Cathedral, Gated, Plate, Spring, Grain, Delay)
- Modulation: Adds movement and shimmer to the reverb tail
- Preset / Bypass Footswitch: Recall presets or engage trails mode
- Expression Input: Assignable to multiple parameters
Other Details
- Power: 9 V DC, center-negative, 250 mA current draw
- Audio quality: 24-bit conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing
- Stereo I/O and full MIDI implementation via TRS
- USB-C port for firmware updates and preset management
- Selectable true bypass or buffered trails mode
- Designed and built in Detroit, Michigan
