New high-end studio reverbs tend to sell for over $1000, and $10 Pioneer models produce a lot of noise. Orban's mid-80s rack-mount unit presents a reasonable compromise. With 2 channels selling for about $300 (used, obviously), it has relatively low noise, balanced outputs, and a characteristic spring reverb sound. It can control two bands of equalization for the returned signal. For a reasonable price, the Orban provides effective and functional reverb, with Orban's characteristic metallic blue faceplate.
Dynamics, Effects, Interfaces, Signal Processors | No. 24
FATSO Jr model EL-7
by Andy Hong
FATSO is an acronym for Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer. When digital multitracking first became affordable, it took only one session using 16 tracks of ADAT to convince me that I didn't want...


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