Reverberation is the reflection of sound in an acoustic environment. Today, home recordists are able to access that same legendary Lexicon reverb technology in software form, in our affordable collection of standalone plug-ins and bundles. You can eliminate some of that guesswork by learning how reverbs work and what happens when you adjust their parameters. With so many reverb plug-ins and effects at your disposal, it’s easy to go down a wormhole, hunting and pecking your way through presets to dial in that perfect sound. Reverb can be incorporated naturally, by capturing performers in a reverberant space (such as an orchestra in a concert hall, a choir in a church-or, as Led Zeppelin made famous on “When the Levee Breaks,” a drummer in a stairwell) or artificially, by applying reverb processors during recording and mixing. Reverb is a powerful recording enhancer, used to create a sense of space, add musically flattering effects and build width, depth and cohesiveness in a mix. These days, artists and engineers in home studios have endless tools for shaping recordings to both natural and creative effect. You don’t have to wait until you’re “good enough.” I highly encourage you to take the plunge, have fun, and explore effects pedals on your acoustic guitar.We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Recordings are illusions, audio sleights of hand, capturing fleeting moments in time, re-creating and reshaping them so they can be enjoyed again and again. You don’t need to justify getting a delay pedal. Here’s why: if it helps you pick up the guitar, play, and find joy in your guitar playing, then just do it. Even if you’re new to guitar, it’s worth springing the funds for. Reverb on acoustic guitar shouldn’t be an afterthought in you rig. Whether you want something simple or a complete mind-bending reverb pedal, I have a recommendation for you. Finally, you’ll get the top five reverb pedals I recommend to students and friends. From there, you’ll hear when to use reverb. I’ll start by giving a quick rundown of how reverb works. Reverb can feel like a particularly tricky effect on the acoustic guitar, but I promise it’s worth adding. Using pedals on guitar feels like mixing oil and water, but it’s easy and intuitive once you understand how to do it. On this episode, we’ll talk about using reverb pedals on acoustic guitar. Why do you sound so good in the shower? Can you replicate that sound on your acoustic guitar? What’s stopping you from getting that cathedral sound? It all comes down to reverb pedals.

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