We all love the sound of great reverb pedals! Even guitarists such as Jeff Buckley and David Gilmour are known for their use of reverb.
It creates a sense of time, space, and mood and provides an overall feeling of space.
From reverb pedals for acoustic guitars to bass reverb pedals, here at Art of Guitar, we have a range to suit all abilities and all budgets.
So, what is reverb and how is it used?
Reverb is the effect a space or solid object has on the sound before it reflects into your ear. It lets you transport a listener to a concert hall, a cathedral, or an intimate space.
A reverb pedal can provide space, depth, and intrigue to your mix, but it also gives the listener important clues about where the sound is taking place and where the listener is in relation to the sound.
Reverb pedals can be used as a utility or creative tool. It is added to an input signal with devices that either digitally model the reverberation of a real - or even imagined - space, or by using the input signal to vibrate an object.
The classic implementation of reverb with guitar in rock music is often created by spring reverb tanks in amps or tape delay units.
Essentially, reverb is one of the most versatile effects in mixing which not only immerses listeners but also glues your mixes together.
There are also several common reverb types which can range from hall reverb, which simulates the acoustics of a concert hall or other larger performance space, to chamber reverb which simulates the acoustics of an echo chamber, and room reverb which simulates the acoustic of a mid-to-large sized room.
A reverb pedal, then, is an effects unit that produces audio reverb and is built in the form of a stompbox.
Reverb pedals are often used by guitarists and bassists, as well as keyboardists and synth players.
So, why not check out our range of the best reverb pedals? To make it easier, we’ve listed some of our favorites, but if you want to know more, then do get in touch!
Hotone
From subtle ambiance to wild noises, try Hotone’s Ampero range which delivers more than high-quality sound and makes producing music accessible for more players. Since launching, the Ampero Series has gained positive traction in the music world and has earned a reputation for its sound performance and user interface design.
Wampler
Wampler pedals have an incredible range of sounds.
Take the Wampler Terraform Modulation Multi Effect Pedal which has 11 vibrant modulation effects, a true stereo signal path, and even MIDI control, making it one of the most comprehensive modulation multi-effects pedals you'll find. The Wampler Ethereal Reverb and Delay also gives players ease of use with top-tier quality tone on par with pedals at twice the price.
MXR
As we know MXR makes some excellent pedals. The MXR Reverb M300 delivers six distinct high end reverb styles, each exquisitely crafted and tuned by the award-winning MXR design team. Each of its reverb styles is as richly detailed as any found in the highest-end rack units and plug-ins, and all you have to do to step through them is push the Tone knob.
From budget to high-end reverb pedals to mini reverb pedals and everything else in between, check out what we have on offer today at Art of Guitar.