Reverb with a delay pedal?
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PatheinRaindropMoe
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dl 4 can get a mild echoish/reverbish sound with low delay setting, but the quality of it is definitely not as natural as a dedicated reverb.
depending on your needs and expectation towards the "reverb" you wanna, dl 4 can either make it or break it.
hehe, ultimately, the dl4 is a delay
depending on your needs and expectation towards the "reverb" you wanna, dl 4 can either make it or break it.
hehe, ultimately, the dl4 is a delay
carboxymoron
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If possible also use an analog or lo-fi sounding delay with some tone control. You'll want to lower both highs and lows as reverbs simply react differently (its not a perfect echo).
You might be able to simulate typical room (more feedback, lower mix) or spring (almost like slapback) reverbs.
but my most constructive advice is time to replace that DL4 with an M9
You might be able to simulate typical room (more feedback, lower mix) or spring (almost like slapback) reverbs.
but my most constructive advice is time to replace that DL4 with an M9
J.custom
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If possible also use an analog or lo-fi sounding delay with some tone control. You'll want to lower both highs and lows as reverbs simply react differently (its not a perfect echo).
You might be able to simulate typical room (more feedback, lower mix) or spring (almost like slapback) reverbs.
but my most constructive advice is time to replace that DL4 with an M9
The only reason that is stopping me from replacing it, is that I got it for $20. Best deal of my life. heh
@PatheinRaindropMoe: The reverb I'm thinking of is something similar to John Mayer's Slow Dancing In a Burning Room. A simple room reverb as carboxymoron says will be fine too.
Just need it to sound more natural-ish! If you know what i'm talking about. heh
PatheinRaindropMoe
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since you have the dl 4 in hand, i would say that its best to go thru every setting in there and see if is working for you to get the "reverb" sound you wanna.
End of the day, if cant get the sound you wanna, its prolly better to look to a dedicated reverb pedal to get the job done.
delay and reverb is pretty much different sonically, its hard to use one in place of the other. For slap back echo, it might still be able to fake it, but room reverb, imho, a reverb pedal will prolly get the job done faster
the low delay setting trick to get reverb, with different delay, be it digital, analog or vst, always sound to me in having that slight unatural dimension characteristic which doesnt sound like how a reverb should be, to me.
hehe, john mayer rather particular bout his sound aint it. The reverb on the song other than amp reverb, could also be from post production. I know you are not going for that reverb entirely, but for better result, imho, a dedicated reverb would be much easier and faster.
End of the day, if cant get the sound you wanna, its prolly better to look to a dedicated reverb pedal to get the job done.
delay and reverb is pretty much different sonically, its hard to use one in place of the other. For slap back echo, it might still be able to fake it, but room reverb, imho, a reverb pedal will prolly get the job done faster
the low delay setting trick to get reverb, with different delay, be it digital, analog or vst, always sound to me in having that slight unatural dimension characteristic which doesnt sound like how a reverb should be, to me.
hehe, john mayer rather particular bout his sound aint it. The reverb on the song other than amp reverb, could also be from post production. I know you are not going for that reverb entirely, but for better result, imho, a dedicated reverb would be much easier and faster.
J.custom
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Yes I totally agree that a separate reverb pedal is the way to go but some how I just can't justify spending more than $100 on one! Unless there are some cheap ones already that I should know about hehe.
Need to save up for that Philosopher's Tone and to send my DL4 for modding by this1smyne.
I believe John Mayer used the reverb on his Two-Rock sig for that particular song.
I guess for now I'll try the low delay trick.
Jumpin'Jellybean
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Or you could sell it to fund the Muza FD-90. Reverb+delay, digital so it has a lot of functions. You can get it at Davis for 150. I used to own one.
carboxymoron
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Yes the Muza is noisy. I wish it weren't because the features and build are incredible for the price. I used it for an ambient noise setup so... lol
Malekko Chicklet is not under 100 but tiny if that helps. I also liked the spring reverb on the Boss FDR (Fender Deluxe Reverb) pedal, its an overdrive, tremolo and verb in one. Very useful for budget minded or those wanting to travel light.
Malekko Chicklet is not under 100 but tiny if that helps. I also liked the spring reverb on the Boss FDR (Fender Deluxe Reverb) pedal, its an overdrive, tremolo and verb in one. Very useful for budget minded or those wanting to travel light.
J.custom
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Mm not sure if I would want to buy a chicklet brand new. They don't come up often on soft as well. Tough decision...
cheesedaele
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Chicklet recently been discontinued
carboxymoron
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EHX Holy Grail series, some like it, some hate it. The smallest model (Holy Grail Nano) should be quite cheap.
I've never tried the Behringer or Beta Aivin reverb so dunno if they actually sound alright. Boss RV's are ok, but regardless what brand, reverbs seem to change hands much less often than other pedals...
I've never tried the Behringer or Beta Aivin reverb so dunno if they actually sound alright. Boss RV's are ok, but regardless what brand, reverbs seem to change hands much less often than other pedals...