Catalinbread Airstrip

The Airstrip captures the unmistakable character of the legendary Trident A-Range console in a pedalboard-friendly format, offering the rich, saturated tones that defined countless classic recordings from the late '60s through the early '80s. Built around a discrete germanium-and-transformer-equipped preamp, the Airstrip delivers the same harmonic-laden drive that made this studio gear a favorite of artists like Lou Reed and Frank Zappa. Whether you're after smooth, polished cleans or chaotic, collapsing fuzz, this pedal replicates the sound of a vintage console being pushed to its limit.

At the core of the Airstrip is a vintage-inspired UREI-style op-amp that works in tandem with the preamp section to sculpt everything from subtle enhancements to full-on saturation. The Push control drives the op-amp into the console circuit for thick gain and swirling dynamics, while the Trim knob adjusts the internal preamp gain. The Volume knob can be used to deliver powerful, high-headroom clean boosts, and the Filter dial offers a gentle treble roll-off or added sparkle on top. With a specially selected output transformer and the ability to run anywhere from 9 to 24 volts, the Airstrip brings studio-grade tone and flexibility straight to your pedalboard.