Comments on: Why do we still use 1980s reverb?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:48:17 +0000

OTO Bam is a great outboard reverb with many 80s algorithms and the Arturia LX-24 does a good take on the Lexicon.

By: Joe B

Joe B — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:25:13 +0000

Using 80’s reverbs are like choosing a strat or les paul, it’s a part of you forever. How does Relab Development and their LX480 get left out of these lists? They even offer an essentials version with an upgrade option to get your feet and your mix wet.

By: George

George — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:51:53 +0000

In reply to bob. agreed, prince used the rev7 and rev 5 alot, he loved them i think they are still at his studio Paisley Park you can go on the tour and see them. yea you could pick them up for about £170ish a few years ago but prices are rising at the mo, now more like 400 for ones still working, great reverbs and well worth that for lots of reasons. had one back in the day, sold it and im just on the hunt for one also at the mo.

By: iixorb

iixorb — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:53:45 +0000

I use four Yamaha REX-50 effects processors!!! I know, hardly studio grade, but there is a character to their sound which I really like but can’t match with anything else. They’re getting pricey now but I got them all for under 50 quid each. I actually bought one brand new in 1987 but sold it a few years later.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:59:39 +0000

the yamaha rev 7 is a great reverb unit, and so well designed, this was used on so many hits back in the day and yet you can still get these for next to nothing,,, for now !!

By: Retro FX, but modern reliable hardware perhaps?

Retro FX, but modern reliable hardware perhaps? — Tue, 31 May 2022 19:44:02 +0000

Just thinking, as an additional point, maybe Korg should develop the NTS1 effects functions into a sturdier desktop effects box, into which you can load hundreds of plugins, and with which you can assign the comprehensive control knobs to any function of each plugin? Got 3 NTS1s, and I use them on synths that have no on-board effects, as the NTS1 will sync to MIDI clock. Works great with the TD3, Monologue etc.

By: Nostalgia ain't what it used to be...

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be... — Tue, 31 May 2022 19:26:26 +0000

To the best of my knowledge, you can design your own reverbs, if you have the tech skills, for the Korg NTS1, which currently costs about £80. Somebody might make make an 80s reverb emulator plugin for it at some point. Got an old 80s Yamaha 12 bit reverb somewhere in one of the cupboards, can’t give it away!

By: Von Junzt

Von Junzt — Sun, 29 May 2022 22:01:20 +0000

Simply because the 80s reverbs are stuck like glue in everyone’s brains.

Well, Nomad Factory’s “80 Spaces” should be mentioned, as well as Valhalla DSP’s VintageVerb.

Basically the 80s drums out of the box.