Reverb Pedals

Most reverb pedals digitally recreate the effect using DSP (digital sound processing). Some, including the influential Eventide Space, add additional effects to the reverb, such as modulation or distortion.

Occasionally, reverb pedals contain springs, tubes, or other analog components. Many contemporary reverb pedals offer stereo input and output to further accurately re-create organic environments, or just produce cool stereo effects. For more information, check out our article “What does a reverb effect do?”

If you want a real spring tank on your pedalboard, the boutique Anasounds Element line is a clever way to do it. They offer three sizes and a compact remote pedal for engaging and controlling the spring tank. Those satisfied with spring emulation should look at the Catalinbread Topanga and Subdecay Super Spring Theory.

Because delay and reverb are similar effects, often at the end of a pedalboard, they are sometimes combined in one stompbox. The Source Audio Collider offers several of the company's best reverb and delay algorithms, all of which can be controlled via software, smartphone, or MIDI.

The Boss RV-500, which offers delay controls in every reverb mode, is also a solid big-box option. Those looking for a more straightforward reverb-delay combo pedal will be interested in the EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master and Keeley Caverns.

Reverse reverb and gated reverb, popularized by Kevin Shield’s shoegaze pioneering with My Bloody Valentine, has become a more common option for those looking to make unconventional sounds.

The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim is a popular boutique option that adds delay and harmonic tremolo effects. The Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb allows for infinite tweaking. If a compact reverb with multiple modes is more your style, check out the Zoom Multistomp series and the Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11. Here is an extensive list of reverb pedals with reverse modes.