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REVERBS
Perception of Reverb types may vary from
person to person. It is a rather subjective
issue to discuss, describe or even define.
However, over the years a general
perception of basic Reverb types has
evolved. From these definitions the
experienced sound-engineer chooses and is
given good starting points for various
applications. We choose to briefly describe
the Reverb types found in the G-Sharp like
this:
TC Classic Hall
The reverb from many legendary TC products
that gives you a rich spacious feel with plenty of
air. Perfect with medium to long decay times.
Play with the color parameter to find the correct
blend. If you feel you have the correct mix level
but the reverb is not significant enough still, -
try increasing the high colors.
Pro Studio
A neutral generic studio reverb with very limited
modulation on the decay diffuse field. Where
many of the other reverb types are tuned to
stand out in a live environment, the Pro Studio
is a subtle reverb that excels in recording
situations where details in the source material
are the primary focus.
Classic Spring
With the Classic Spring reverb you’ve got one
of the best emulation of a classic spring reverb
there is. We’ve spent a lot of time calculating
and reinterpreting the behavior of a traditional
spring reverb.
Vintage Spring
The Vintage Spring emulates the spring reverb
types found in old guitar-amps. It is a bit more
grindy compared to the Classic spring and
gives a very realistic old-school sound.
Plain Spring
This reverb type is the least colored spring
emulation included in the G-Sharp. Compared
to the Classic Spring and Vintage Spring types,
Plain Spring appears as the most neutral of the
three.
The G-Sharp holds the following Reverb
types:
• TC Classic Hall
• Pro Studio
• Classic Spring
• Vintage Spring
• Plain Spring
• Gold Plate
• Silver Plate
• T-Plate
Each of these Reverb types are created and
fine tuned by the highly experienced staff at TC
Electronic and utilizes the vast experience we
have accumulated over the past years of
producing high quality reverbs. Though the
G-Sharp is a very compact effects unit in the
affordable price range, there is no compromise
when it comes the Reverb quality.
To get best starting points for your
application set the three controls in
the Reverb engine at 12 o’clock
position and “take a trip” round the
different reverb types.
By leaving the controls in 12 o’clock position
you will hear our suggested settings for each
Reverb type.
Once you have the Reverb type closest to your
goal start twisting the controls.
Pre Delay
A short Delay placed between the direct signal
and the Reverb Diffuse field. By using Pre
Delay the source material is kept clear and
undisturbed by the more diffuse Reverb Diffuse
Field arriving shortly after.
Decay
The Decay parameter determines the length of
the Reverb Diffuse Field. The length is defined
as the time it takes for the Diffuse Field to
decay approximately 60dB.
Color
Varies the “color” of the Reverb. From dark to
crisp and bright the Color parameter can really
change the characteristics and style of the
Reverb. Try it!
• Ambience
• Stomp
• Club
• Soft Room
• Tiled Room
• Church
• Concert Hall
• Off
