Reverb

Reverb is a guitar effect that simulates the sound of a space by recreating how sound reflects off surfaces in a room, hall, or other environment. By adding a series of dense, decaying reflections to the original signal, reverb creates a sense of depth, distance, and ambience. Unlike delay or echo, which produce distinct repeats, reverb blends reflections together to make a guitar sound more natural, spacious, or atmospheric.

Most reverb pedals offer controls for mix, decay, and tone, allowing guitarists to adjust how prominent the effect is and how long it lasts. Common reverb types include spring, plate, hall, room, and shimmer, each with its own character. Subtle reverb settings add realism and polish to clean and driven tones, while longer decay times and higher mix levels can create expansive soundscapes ideal for ambient and experimental music.

Reverb is used across virtually every genre, from surf, blues, and rock to pop, worship, ambient, and cinematic styles. It works well at the end of a signal chain, where it can enhance the entire rig without overpowering the core tone. For guitarists looking to add space, dimension, and emotional depth to their sound, reverb is one of the most essential and widely used effects available.