Chapter 14/ Effects | Reverb

What are the tonal differences between the most important reverb types in pop music hall, plate and spring? In this video you can hear them side by side. We'll also go through some specific applications of reverb. Note that by temporarily exaggerating the amount of effect, it becomes much easier to judge if the color of the reverb fits the timbre of the song.


In "Take me to Church" (by Hozier), the production is hung up on spring reverb:


Just because gated reverb is so short, you can use the effect in generous amounts. An early example of gated reverb can be heard on the drums of "Mama" by Genesis (at 4:08):


Some (admittedly, subjective) great examples of reverb in music production: