GIANT delay and reverb pedals

[BakerySpecial]

Is ambiant guitar music really that hot? I mean, what are you using these big expensive delays and reverbs for? I can't think of a setting where I would ever use such an effect, or actually saw one used live, so I'm curious... Whats the draw?

 

[sksmith66]

you must not listen to much post rock or indie rock. those guys love delay and reverb. love it.

I'd rather have a giant reverb and two good dirt boxes on my board than 5 or 6 dirt boxes and no reverb like I see on so many TGP boards. just personal preference.

 

[gerraguitar]

If it has the sound you want then it'll get obtained.

On the other hand, a great reverb and/or delay can really get the creative juices flowing.

 

[BakerySpecial]

you must not listen to much post rock or indie rock. those guys love delay and reverb. love it.

I do, and I totally get that basic delay and reverb have their place in popular music... But what I hear 90% of the time can be achieved with a simple reverb or delay pedal. Why the huge feature packed pedals like Space, Timeline, Blue Sky?

I would love some suggestions on popular songs that make use of the deeper features these pedals have.

 

[Cgkindler]

Praise and Worship is the other HUGE user of massive ambient tones.

I've got the Timeline and the Bigsky and use these huge sounds all the time.

It also helps a guitarist produce the tones of a good keyboard pad, like something that has infinite sustain so long as the keyboardist keeps the keys pressed down - only using a guitar for it.

Also it's a TON of fun to loop huge sounds underneath a fun solo/noodle.

 

[BakerySpecial]

Also it's a TON of fun to loop huge sounds underneath a fun solo/noodle.

I will never fault anyone for sonic voyaging

 

[tbeltrans]

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It also helps a guitarist produce the tones of a good keyboard pad, like something that has infinite sustain so long as the keyboardist keeps the keys pressed down - only using a guitar for it.

Also it's a TON of fun to loop huge sounds underneath a fun solo/noodle.

These are exactly it for me, especially the keyboard pads using guitar.

Tony

 

[drod2045]

Id say it has a lot to do with as said above in achieving keyboard like tones...without a keyboardist. its extremely handy in a studio, as well as live. It all leads to sonic creativity

 

[rotlung]

I basically only use delays and one clean boost with some amp reverb. I play alternative rock, nothing too spacey or ambient, although we do drench certain lead lines.

 

[erksin]

Everybody knows for the bestest reverb tones you need a pedal almost as big as your amp:

 

[jordane93]

i have 2 delays and 2 reverbs. almost all of them get used on a regular basis at cuurch

 

[9520575]

I don't own an overdrive pedal and have no use for one, why do people buy them? What's the draw?

 

[lhama]

If it sound good, then why not? Some people just need a guitar, an amp and a cable. Some people need abig board full of tricks.

 

[Cgkindler]

Mmmm....I wonder why the quote of my post says [comments deleted]

Did I say sumting' Wong!?

 

[ufo~]

I do, and I totally get that basic delay and reverb have their place in popular music... But what I hear 90% of the time can be achieved with a simple reverb or delay pedal. Why the huge feature packed pedals like Space, Timeline, Blue Sky

Why Mt. Everest? Why the pyramids? Or the moon?

Because they're there. Why not?

 

[JackJordan]

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Did I say sumting' Wong!?

Sorry... couldn't help myself...

 

[GreenKnight18]

I have a big Moogerfooger 104M Delay. I love its versatility and the ability to get some crazy ass LFO wig out sounds.

I also like bigger pedals.

 

[Cgkindler]

LMAO @ Jack

 

[jrcjoseph]

Everybody knows for the bestest reverb tones you need a pedal almost as big as your amp:

Have you heard of the Topanga?

Oh wait...........

 

[JesterR]

Sometimes you use not just because you need it, just because you like it. After Brad Paisley board, I stopped judging people for fancy boards. If it sounds good, if it feels good, then, go ahead.