DESCRIPTION Six-voice digital reverb pedal with mono or stereo operation, true or buffered bypass, analogue dry path These are all favourites of mine, and can all generate great Reverb sounds - it really depends on exactly what you’re looking for, what your own rig requires and how deep your wallet is. If you like the look of the Dark World you may be a touch late for the first batch which I believe is now pretty much sold out already. Go on jimdunlop.com to learn how you can adjust it further under the advanced [ settings ] video. A truly well thought out pedal that punches way above its price point. If I had one complaint it would be that the blue LED light is very bright ! That's easily remedied however. If you're sitting on the fence as I was for several weeks jump onto the MXR M 300 reverb. Epic: this is actually multiple delays interconnected and modulated to form a lush hall-like reverb. Here atMusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides.

PAD closes out the line-up with a unique combination of sub-octave + octave-up with echoes + "shimmer" + synth/organ modulation + reverb.The below video is an excellent showcase of the different reverb effects you can achieve with this pedal. When it comes to premium digital emulations of classic studio and amp reverbs in one portable place on your 'board, this Universal Audio pedal sets the standard. Three different choices in each category of spring, plate and hall reverbs can be found here, channeling the company's plugin prowess into pedal form for the first time. Plate, Spring, and Epic sound very metallic in their reverb trails. If you plan on recording with this thing don't bother, it is a little less noticeable into an amplifier.

Reverb is, for the most part, a digital effect. This is because for it to be analog, you’d need something physical to play your sound through. Early reverb effects like the plate reverb required huge metal sheets through which the sound was played. Echo chambers had sounds played into them which were then captured by a microphone and added to the dry signal to create a sense of space on the recording. So as you can imagine, it’s pretty inconvenient to use an analog reverb outside of the studio or sound design spaces. SPRING sets a new standard for truly authentic sounding reverb without coiled metal—a perfect recreation of the classic amp-based effect, with the Tone control taking you from dark vintage amp spring, through classic jangle, to bright surfy splatter. The Boss RV-6 is a massive improvement over its predecessor, offering all-new algorithms and a totally updated DSP. We’ve had one of these on our ‘board for years now, and considering the number of reverb types you get for the money, it’s without a doubt one of the best reverb pedals out there.

Reverb is one of the more expensive effects out there. That’s because they are created through the use of algorithms and powerful computer chips. Carrying out the myriad amount of calculations required to accurately simulate your guitar tone occupying a space, in real-time with no latency requires tremendous processing power and that’s before you start adding in modulation and octave effects to the tails. There are some reverb pedal bargains out there, but for this type of pedal, you really do get what you pay for. I own over 20 reverb pedals. There isn't any mode on this one that impresses me and that I haven't heard done 100 times better on other pedals.

There was a volume drop when the pedal was engaged. It also messed around with the tone of the instrument. Shimmer is an ethereal, octave-up reverb effect with a long, sustaining tail that produces a synth-like texture, and the polyphonic reverb applies two programmable pitch shifts to the reverb tail to also generate complex, synth-like sounds. While other pedals such as the Hall of Fame Reverb may have more types of reverb, I feel the M300 covers all the important bases and should fit most guitarists’ needs for reverb. Overall impression One of Strymon’s “large-format” pedals, the BigSky provides 12 different reverb effects that encompass standard reverbs and special effects like swell, bloom, cloud, chorale, shimmer, magneto, nonlinear, and reflections. Seven control knobs on the front panel allow users to instantly adjust parameters like decay, pre-delay, mix, tone, parameter 1, parameter 2, and modulation, while new settings can be saved in any of 300 preset memory locations.Most guitarists who love reverb fall into either the vintage or ambient camp, and both are well catered for here. The plate, spring and room modes have a convincing depth and sense of physical space, and record very well. Darker tone settings yield impressively authentic, retro-flavoured results.

Finally, experiment with adding other pedals into the mix. Start with a plain Plate reverb and add in a chorus pedal. Or use the Spring reverb with a fuzz distortion. See how many different combinations you can come up with and how it changes the way you play. Alternatives to theMXR M300 Reverb A close alternative worth considering is the TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb pedal. It’s worth comparing to the MXR M300 as it has a wider range of features and a lower price. So if you want more flexibility, features, and control, it’s a good alternative. Inside this compact pedal you have access to mericulously crafted Room, Epic, Plate, Spring, Mod and Pad reverbs that are all switchable with a push of the Tone control. Each of these models are controlled by a high quality digital chipset while the dry signal is 100% analogue not going anywhere near the digital tone path. This keeps your signal clean and clear. As you would expect from a pedal with only three control knobs, it’s very easy to use the M300 Reverb. You select the type of reverb you want by pushing the Tone knob down. The three LEDs in the middle will cycle through the six reverb types which is a nice way to instantly see what type of reverb is selected. To switch to the Trials Bypass mode, you need to put the pedal through a start up sequence explained in the manual here. It’s disappointing to see this as other pedals tend to simply use an internal switch. But as you will probably only set it once if you want to use that bypass mode, it’s isn’t too big a deal. SoundThe expression pedal input is really handy for adding swells or controlling the amount of ‘verb on the fly, and the whole thing is in a standard Boss casing that’s rugged and reliable. The spring mode is a little splashy we’ll admit, but considering how good the rest of the reverbs are, it’s a small price to pay. MXR make some incredible pedals but oddly enough they have never really had many reverb pedals in their lineup. The M300 has 6 different reverbs available at your feet with three simple controls to get everything set up up nice and easy. I finally got a chance to demo my new MXR Reverb pedal! Wow! It has 6 great usable reverb presets which are individually tweak-able for your preference. Easy to navigate even for an old dog with 41+ years of live performance experience. I'm using it in a worship / praise band with a side of original music. It adds just the right sweetening to perk up the ears of the congregation. If you want a simple reverb pedal that covers all the main types of reverb, then the M300 should suit you. The pedal is easy to use and sounds fantastic. The types of reverb available are inspiring and give you plenty to play around with. Who isn’t the MXR Reverb for?