The Lantern Manufacturing Verbena is a distinctive mono in, stereo out reverb that harnesses 1980s DRAM technology—eschewing modern DSP—to deliver pitch-shifted, reverse, and modulated reverbs in any combination. Its all-analog signal path, built on legacy logic circuits and modulation networks, produces both classic spaces and experimental textures with organic degradation.
Its core features include:
- Pre-Delay (0–3 sec): Adjusts initial reflection timing; longer times introduce lo-fi artifacts as the DRAM clock stretches.
- Diffuse: Shapes decay character, from chorus-like ambience to slapback echoes.
- Dwell: Controls feedback intensity, simulating room size or pushing into self-oscillation.
- Pitch Shift: Transposes reverberated signal ±1 octave in semitone steps.
- Reverse Footswitch: Inverts tails (requires pre-delay).
- Move Knob: Adds rate-controlled modulation, from subtle to ring-mod chaos (LED displays speed).
The Verbena bridges vintage grit and modern versatility, offering studio-grade spatial effects without digital processing. Its degraded pre-delays and pitch-flexible feedback cater to ambient sculptors and noise explorers alike.
A rare hybrid of analog ingenuity and creative sound design with some very intriguing and original features.
