Exotic Reverb

Ambient players and space cadets alike are rarely satisfied with basic reverbs. If that’s you, try a modulated reverb (for a wobble on your signal trails), or pitch-shifted and shimmer reverbs. There are also modelling reverbs that simulate impossible spaces, infinite reverbs, and reverse reverbs. Finally, granular effects create reverbs using some of the techniques from granular synthesis. Phew!

TG Recommends

NEUNABER IMMERSE

The Neunaber is a studio-grade reverb that’s as intuitive as they come. Besides an exceptional stereo image, it also brings to the table excellent detuned and shimmer modes, plus control of pre-delay mod or blend, depending on the patch. The Immerse’s greatest strength is also its main drawback. Out of the box it sounds great, but it has less control over every parameter than some alternatives.

Bestfor All-round versatility

RED PANDA PARTICLE

The Red Panda Particle is a granular delay pedal. It takes the idea of slicing up ‘grains’ of sound from granular synthesis, and applies this to capturing and recombining delay buffers. In the random mode, it can be set to create washes of grains that approximate a unique-sounding multi-tap delay/ reverb, with a glitchy, distorted edge.

Bestfor Tweaking sounds on the fly

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Gamechanger Audio Light

A gritty spring reverb powered by an actual spring, with cool extra modes and a lightshow as a bonus.

Eventide Blackhole

The Blackhole algorithm is legendary in ambient circles. Here it is as a standalone pedal, with expression control.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star

A huge, squalling reverb, with a momentary infinite sustain mode.