The hammond organ company was the first to create a compact reverb effect for their line of organs in. Electromechanical effects device with overdrive, filter, vca, envelope and lfo not only the sound of the spring reverb can be manipulated, but also different effects are generated. However, when it comes to characteristic and charismatic reverb, analogue. Feb 12, 2018 the vermona vintage spring reverb is absolutely a nice piece of studio equipment. The orban 111b is nice and stereo i use the vermona retubeverb. The vsr3 is straightforward and solid and adds the beloved spring reverb sound to any input signal you feed it with. Most of the features, like the accubell spring tank type 9, the tone control as well as in and output stages are equal. Vermona is a manufacturer of synthesizers and electronic instruments in east germany, currently focused on tabletop synths, eurorack modules and drum machines. Tribute, fender 50s precision bass, ebs valve drive, lehle sunday driver.
Any mono analog of a serious mark or even modern or old va offer sound much higher than the vermona. We have little information about this synth except that it is one of the only analog synthesizers produced by german music company vermona throughout the 1980s. Beside its main sound shaping element the spring reverb it offers powerful functions such as multimode. Use as a mono device or use both outputs for true stereo reverb.
Music bohemo vermona retubeverb tube spring reverb highest quality spring reverberation for pure vintage tone. Autowah, tremolo, distortion, delay, gater, hall, number of. All tube spring reverb hallspiral with three double springs, equalizer removable from signal chain. The wave is a versatile standalone, tubedriven analog springreverbunit kit. Builtin spring reverb first came to the fender amplifier with the vibroverb in 1963 and eventually to the rest of the.
Unique and extremely versatile, both as a stereo reverb, but also to generate some pretty wild effects. A unique team play of spring reverberation, analogue multimode filtering, distortion and vca, modulated by an ultra fast lfo and an envelope that can be triggered in flexible ways retroverb lancet offers a. The dry signal of the guitar goes in and is split so that a portion goes to the reverb generating. A very nice sounding stereo reverb pedal digital reverb voiced to sound oldschool analog. If youre looking for a real spring reverb, the best sounddeal going is the peavey valverbtube buffered, long tank, great eq control and the added benefit of a tremolo circuit. Vermona retroverb lancet desktop spring reverb processor. Vintage roland rde1800 digital echo reverb delay spring reverb unit u390 190115. Vermona s drm1 mkiii is an enitrely analog drum synthesizer with eight channels and ten voices. I really liked the sound of both, the vermona has more features and is a little more sturdy for live. Spring reverb combined with an envelope generator, voltage controlled amplifier and filter.
Beside its reverb function it offers complete filter and vca. Vermonas drm1 mkiii is an enitrely analog drum synthesizer with eight channels and ten voices. Action filter 4 bewahrtes kreativwerkzeug fur liveaction. The fender reverb unit 6g15 outboard tube, spring reverb equipped effects unit were originally introduced in 1961. The topology of a circuit for a digital reverb pedal s actually fairly similar to one used for an analog spring. Overall opinion to fast, an intriguing look, quality manufacturing lamentable. Vermona drm1 mkiii analogue drum synthesizer signal sounds. The vermona retroverb lancet is a desktop analogue spring reverb devices with overdrive, filters, vca, envelope and lfo funtions making it a flexible unit with the ability to create unique effects. The mephisto is a brand new and genuine analog synthesizer. Builtin spring reverb first came to the fender amplifier with the vibroverb in 1963 and eventually to the rest of the amp line. Reverb hall of fame 7 best reverb pedals 2020 pmt online. A unique team play of spring reverberation, analogue multimode filtering, distortion and vca, modulated by an ultra fast lfo and an envelope that can be triggered in flexible ways retroverb lancet offers a comprehensive arsenal of manysided effects for different applications. Retroverb lancet is not just a spring reverberation system it is an analogue.
Vermona vsr3 vintage spring reverb effects database. The dry signal of the guitar goes in and is split so that a portion goes to the reverb generating integrated circuit ic wet and the rest dry is sent to the end of the circuit to be mixed with the portion that goes to the reverb. How does a spring reverb tank work compared to how a digital. In their modern guise they are best known for analoguebased synths.
A unique team play of spring reverberation, analogue multimode filtering, distortion and vca, modulated by an ultra fast lfo and an envelope that can be. The wave is a versatile standalone, tubedriven analog spring reverb unit kit. Vermona retroverb lancet spring reverb perfect circuit. The vsr3 vintage spring reverb, above, is straightforward and solid and adds the spring reverb sound to any input signal you feed it with.
I bought one of the vermona retroverb and, while i enjoyed it, it was unusable in a live setting. However, when it comes to characteristic and charismatic reverb, analogue effect processors are yet to beat. Two controls allow you to serve up a wide range of wetness from just a touch to over the top psychedelia. Vermona kick lancet desktop analog kick drum generator. Find great deals on ebay for analog reverb and analog reverb rack. However, when it comes to characteristic and charismatic reverb, analogue effect processors are. The akg bx series spring verbs are good if you can find one. A 3spring mechanical reverb tank is used similar to the units found in fender guitar amplifiers. Vermona dsr 3 dual stereo reverb analog reverb and. I tried both the vermona retroverb lancet and ekdahl moisturizer briefly and find myself on the fence. It offers 8 instruments, each with 7 knobs for forming the sound plus a panorama and a volumecontroller.
Vermona retroverb lancet analog spring reverb with od, vca, lfo. Feb 15, 2014 i bought one of the vermona retroverb and, while i enjoyed it, it was unusable in a live setting. Grampian 636 vintage spring reverb reverb the grampian 636 is a rare british spring reverberator from the 1960s. It can be used in front of your guitar amp or as a linelevel analog reverb effect for the recording studio. This is a stereothrough device so it can accommodate either a mono or stereo input. It features two channels and can be used as a colourful preamp due to its germanium transformers.
Id love to seem moog tackle a spring reverb with lfo, envelope, and some. As its name suggests, its a spring reverb with a multimode filter. The design was so successful, it was released as a separate piece of hardware dubbed the accusonics type 4 spring reverb. Spring reverbs provide a relatively simple and inexpensive method for creating reverberation effects. In fact, it would seem that it is a combination of two already existing units the filter lancet and the retroverb. Lancet reverb dealer demo spring retroverb authorized filter vermona clean 33% similar modulation retroverb lancet offers three internal modulation sources envelope follower the envelope follower converts the amplitude characteristic of the audio input signal into a control voltage. Effective against boredom, supporting creative sound design. In this video im feeding some chords from ableton live 10 into the wonderful vermona dsr3 dual spring reverb.
I was thinking of getting the recovery effects endless summer reverb, although it lacks cool mooglike features or any sorta cv control. Lancet reverb dealer demo spring retroverb authorized filter vermona clean 33% similar modulation retroverb lancet offers three internal modulation sources envelope follower the envelope follower. Passion for perfection we created retubeverb with enthusiasm and great. Vermona retroverb soundgas serviced vintage spring reverb unit inc. Lancet is not just a spring reverberation system it is an analogue. I cant speak to the software side, but in the hardware world, there arent many units like the retroverb lancet, that combine a real spring reverb with multimode filter, various flavors of overdrive, and lots of envelopelfo modulation options.
Spring reverbs vermona vs ekdahl vintage synth explorer. In this demo im running the prisma synth which runs on a scope system through the vermona retroverb lancet spring reverb and filter box. Eq video says part 1, unfortunately there is no part 2 which was supposed to be about the cv control. The spring reverb owners manual vermona retroverb lancet the spring reverb the spring reverberation system creates an arti. Vermona retroverb lancet analog spring reverb impulse responses for apple space designer convolution reverb, made by sergio bertani. The vermona retroverb lancet is a desktop analogue spring reverb devices with overdrive, filters, vca, envelope and lfo funtions making. Buy the vermona retroverb lancet desktop spring reverb processor and get free delivery.
Vermona retroverb lancet owners manual pdf download. The analog reverbs generally use a very short bucket brigade chain and the resulting reverb is somewhat metallic and suggests spring reverb more than anything else. It is the enhanced successor of the vermona vsr3 vintage spring reverb. Vermona retroverb lancet apple space designer ir presets. The boss rv500 reverb processor is one of the best reverb pedals available today, providing players with 12 modes and 21 different reverb sounds that range from mind.
Aug 21, 2012 the analog reverbs generally use a very short bucket brigade chain and the resulting reverb is somewhat metallic and suggests spring reverb more than anything else. Shop online for the vermona retroverb lancet desktop spring reverb at kraft music. The q115 spring reverb module adds the traditional reverb effect to the sounds from your system. The vca is controlled by the eg which is triggered by an. The reverberating sound of a spring is so lively and.
The retroverb has a spring reverb, state variable filter, voltage controlled. Vermona drm1 mkiii is a true analog drum synthesizer, and its worth pointing out to those unfamiliar that it has no onboard sequencer or patch memory. The vermona retroverb unifies the classic spring reverb sound with a voltage controlled amplifier and filter, all in one classy wooden panelled housing. Reverberation made its debut at fender using a spring unit bought from hammond in 1961. Spring reverb with switchable effect stop before or after the reverb spiral. If you want something a bit less obviously spring, the masterroom reverbs are studio quality and sound great. It features two channels and can be used as a colourful preamp due to its germanium. Morley also made a reverb based on the mn3011 bbd used in the arion srv1 and the dod fx45 morley modrnv rockn verb i have the arion and while i quite like it for what it is, its. The retroverb has a spring reverb, state variable filter, voltage controlled amplifier, lfo, envelope follower and envelope generator. Hi, i am looking at getting a nicely featured spring reverb in the near future.
Less bells and whistles than the other vermona but the sound is great. The channels can be triggered dynamically via midi and each channel can receive on its own midi channel. Passion for perfection we created retubeverb with enthusiasm and great devotion to become an uncompromising unification of valvetechnology and mechanical reverberation. Most of the features, like the accubell spring tank type 9, the tone control. Vermona retroverb lancet desktop spring reverb module cable. Todays digital effects and plugins can create almost perfect room simulations. Feb 08, 20 morley also made a reverb based on the mn3011 bbd used in the arion srv1 and the dod fx45 morley modrnv rockn verb i have the arion and while i quite like it for what it is, its obvious why they never caught on. I cant speak to the software side, but in the hardware world, there arent many units like the retroverb lancet, that combine a real spring reverb with multimode filter, various flavors of. Q115 spring reverb analog modular synthesizers for. Eq video says part 1, unfortunately there is no part 2 which was supposed to be about the cv. Its basically a very short analog delay, but the repeats are more diffused than a typical analog delay.
Vermona unicycle analog voltage controlled oscillator module black. The vermona vintage spring reverb is absolutely a nice piece of studio equipment. Retroverb lancet is far more than just a spring reverb unit. It is an all analog unit with two identical reverb channels that can be used. The hammond organ company was the first to create a compact reverb effect for their line of organs in 1960. Rhythm ace drum machine through vermona retroverb lancet. Most of the features, like the accubell spring tank type 9, the. What we improved is the way effect stop is working. Still unreleased as of this writing, the mephisto comes from german synth company vermona.
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