Pre-Owned Chase Bliss CXM 1978 Automatone

The Chase Bliss CXM 1978 Automatone: A Studio Grade Reverb Experience

Flagship Automatone Reverb Pedal

The Chase Bliss CXM 1978 Automatone is a uniquely immersive reverb pedal that captures the spirit of the large format digital reverbs that defined the late 1970s. Developed in collaboration with Meris, it delivers everything from intimate room ambience to massive atmospheric soundscapes with remarkable depth, dimension, and realism. Its signature motorized faders provide instant visual feedback and move automatically when presets are recalled, creating an interactive experience unlike any other pedal. Every adjustment feels immediate and intuitive while offering an impressive level of precision and repeatability.

Deep Sound Shaping and Reverb Sculpting

Rather than relying on a traditional decay control, the CXM 1978 uses an innovative EQ based architecture that allows players to shape reverb behavior through Bass, Mids, Cross, and Treble controls. This approach creates highly customizable spaces where tonal character and decay are closely intertwined. Whether you are building subtle room ambience, lush plates, expansive halls, or endlessly evolving ambient textures, the CXM 1978 offers an extraordinary range of sonic possibilities. Multiple diffusion, modulation, and fidelity settings further expand the pedal's creative potential.

Presets, MIDI, and Expression Control

The CXM 1978 is designed for both studio and stage use with extensive preset storage, MIDI implementation, and expression capabilities. Users can store and instantly recall presets, automate parameters through MIDI, or create dynamic morphing sounds with expression control. Balanced and unbalanced operation, advanced preset management, expression mapping, and external switching options make this one of the most versatile reverb platforms available for demanding players and recording professionals.

Condition

This pedal is in Very Good condition and shows light cosmetic wear consistent with regular use. Velcro has been applied to the bottom of the enclosure for pedalboard mounting. It has been fully inspected and is ready for its next owner. Included with the pedal are the original box and owner's manual. A power supply is not included.

Specifications

• Digital reverb pedal

• Automatone motorized fader interface

• Bass decay control

• Midrange decay control

• Adjustable crossover frequency control

• Treble absorption control

• Mix control

• Pre Delay control

• Room reverb mode

• Plate reverb mode

• Hall reverb mode

• Low, Medium, and High Diffusion settings

• Low, Medium, and High Tank Mod settings

• HiFi, Standard, and LoFi Clock modes

• 30 onboard preset locations

• MIDI In and MIDI Thru connectivity

• Expression pedal and CV compatibility

• Auxiliary control input

• Balanced or unbalanced operation

• Preset recall and save functionality

• Analog dry and wet mix control

• Includes original box

• Includes owner's manual

• Power supply not included

This pre-owned effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.