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REVERB PEDALS

J. Rockett Boing Spring Reverb

If you belong to the category of guitarists who get lost when presented with too many options, J Rockett Audio Designs, out of Nashville, is your friend: the manufacturer's latest pedal, the BOING Spring Reverb, features ONE footswitch (On/Off) and ONE knob (Mix) - there's no way you can lose…... Click for more

J. Rockett Boing Spring Reverb

EQD introduces the Levitation Reverb

It's official: pedal manufacturers are getting creative about their new releases: EarthQuaker Devices might have had a great idea in this regard - one that, considering our sister site The Deli's obsession with musical genres - we fully support. EQD just announced the release of Levitation, a pedal inspired and…... Click for more

EQD introduces the Levitation Reverb

Fuzz + Reverb in one pedal: Keeley’s Sojourner

Edmond, Oklahoma manufacturer Keeley Electronics just announced the release of the Sojourner Fuzz/Reverb, a pedal that will surely tickle the curiosity of guitarists into psych rock and shoegaze, genres that make heavy use of both effects, normally in the same chain. The fuzz side of the circuit is based off…... Click for more

Fuzz + Reverb in one pedal: Keeley’s Sojourner

Delay + Reverb Board at the SXSW 2015 Stompbox Exhibit

This is just a selection of the delay and reverb pedals you'll be able to demo at The Deli's SXSW 2015 Stompbox Exhibit.... Click for more

Delay + Reverb Board at the SXSW 2015 Stompbox Exhibit

Pedal Tricks: The Shimmer Effect

"Shimmer" is a word that has become somewhat trendy in the stompbox realm, with many new stompboxes claiming to be able to reproduce the "shimmering effect." This effect, made famous by U2's The Edge, creates an ethereal string-like reverb under your guitar's regular signal and it's actually something that can…... Click for more

Pedal Tricks: The Shimmer Effect

4 Reverb Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

(There will be many more... more info about the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit here). Click on the image to see other featured pedals.... Click for more

4 Reverb Pedals you can hear at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exbhibit 2014

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

Québécois pedal manufacturer SolidGoldFX will take the opportunity of its participation in the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit to present not one, not two but THREE new pedals: The Surf Rider III reverb (above picture), The Stutter-lite Tremolo and the Custom Shop BC108 If 6 Was 9. They are also readying the release of the Imperial fuzz.…... Click for more

SolidGold FX presents 3 New Pedals at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2014

Malekko Spring Chicken – Spring Reverb Emulation

Many forget that Malekko (run by guitarist Paul Barker from the legendary '90s industrial band Ministry) was one of the first manufacturers to venture in the market of mini-pedals (which are all the rage these days) and that their tiny "Spring" pedal was one of the first (if not THE first) successful attempt…... Click for more

Malekko Spring Chicken – Spring Reverb Emulation

Death By Audio Reverberation Machine Review

The Reverberation Machine is a new "reverb" pedal released this summer by the incredible Death By Audio. DBA released a pedal called the Sunshine Reverberation last year in collaboration with Ty Segall. Like anything limited edition and emblazoned with Ty Segall’s moniker, the original sold out instantly. The Reverberation Machine builds…... Click for more

Death By Audio Reverberation Machine Review

Walrus Audio Descent

We got word from our friends at Walrus Audio that the Descent is... descending on us! (This is a pedal that in all likelihood you'll be able to check it out at our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit). This is one of the most unique and intriguing reverb pedals that has…... Click for more

Walrus Audio Descent

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb – Space as Third Dimension

If EQ and pan are the most useful tools to create an “open” mix where instruments don’t step on each other’s frequency or placement in the stereo field, a mix wouldn't sound alive without the use of more subtle depth related effects and techniques. Effects like reverb and echo emulate…... Click for more

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb – Space as Third Dimension

Production ideas – replacing snare reverb with gated stereo samples

Many contemporary bands thrive on the creation of new sounds and textures. Here’s a cool idea that’s also CPU friendly – since it implies using samples instead of computer-power-hungry reverb plug-ins. With the help of a simple noise gate, a stereo enhancer plug-in, and a virtual sampler (like Drumagog or any of the…... Click for more

Production ideas – replacing snare reverb with gated stereo samples