Overview of Programs – Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS
Reverb Effects
Reverb is made up of a large number of distinct echoes, called reflections. In a natural acoustic space, each reflection’s amplitude and brightness decays over time. This decaying action is influenced by the room size, the location of the sound source in the room, the hardness of the walls, and many other factors. The NanoVerb offers the following types of reverberation:
Concert Hall (3 Programs)
This is a simulation of a large concert hall. Halls tend to be large rooms with lots of reflective surfaces, where sounds can swim around, changing timbre over time. This is a classic reverb which sounds good on just about anything. Try it on vocals, drums, acoustic, electric, or orchestral instruments.
Hall 1 - This is a large bright hall program. It works well for almost anything, try it on drums, guitars or vocals.
Hall 2 - This is a warmer hall program. It especially adds depth and character to acoustic guitars and pianos with it's decay set long.
Hall 3 - The third program is a medium hall with 12ms of predelay before the reverb starts. It sounds great on big rock snares, but try it on vocals and electric guitar too.
Real Room (3 Programs)
This algorithm gives you the sound of a medium size studio room. This algorithm uses a lot of processing power for a rich sound and smooth decay. It has a punchier, bigger sound than a hall reverb, which makes it good for rock and dance music. The attack is also more reflective. It sounds good on drums, keyboards and guitars.
Room 1 - This hardwood studio room has a lot of early reflection slap for big drum sounds. It also works well for acoustic instruments, especially with the decay turned up.
Room 2 - This program is perfect for adding a little ambiance to a dry track. Try it on antiseptic synth sounds or on dry, unplugged mixes with the decay set short.
Room 3 - Ideal for acoustic guitars and classical instruments, this program emulates a warmer studio room.
Plate Reverb (3 Programs)
This is a simulation of a classic echo plate, a 4' by 8' suspended sheet of metal with transducers at either end used to produce reverb. Popular in the 1970’s, it is still prized for its transparent sound, particularly on vocals and guitars. It works well for a lush lead vocal, piano, or guitar, especially when looking for a classic rock and roll sound.
Plate 1- The first program is a classic bright vocal plate for pristine lead and background vocals.
Plate 2- A warmer variation of the previous program, great for adding sustain on acoustic guitar and strings.
Plate 3- This program is a more realistic simulation of a vintage tube plate reverb. It has very little bottom end, which makes it great for snappy snares and skinny guitars.
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