Reverb - Nectar 3 Help

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Overview

Reverb can be used to add space and character to a vocal. The Nectar 3 Reverb module is modeled after the classic EMT 140ST Stereo Plate Reverb with added controls for adjusting Pre-delay and Width not included in the EMT 140ST hardware unit.

Controls

The Reverb module controls panel includes parameters for customizing the timing, width, and character of the reverb.

Pre-Delay

Determines the amount of time the processed (wet) signal is delayed from the output.

The Pre-Delay control ranges from 0ms (milliseconds) to 200ms (milliseconds).

Note

The EMT 140ST did not include a Pre-Delay control, it is included in the Nectar Reverb module for added control of the plate reverb sound. Pre-Delay is helpful for better clarity and separation between the wet and dry vocal signals.

Decay

Determines the amount of time it takes for reflections to dissipate.

The Decay control ranges from 1.00s (seconds) to 5.00s (seconds).

Note

The Reverb module’s Decay time is not constant across all frequencies.

Width

Determines the amount of stereo widening applied to the output of the Reverb.

The Width control ranges from 0% (no stereo widening) to 100%.

Saturation

Determines the amount of subtle harmonic distortion added to the wet (processed) signal.

The Saturation control ranges from 0% (no saturation) to 100%.

Post Filter

The Reverb module features three customizable post filters. The Highpass and Lowpass filters can be used to reduce undesirable low frequency rumble or harsh high frequency content in the wet (processed) signal. The Bell filter can be used to add a creative or utilitarian boost or cut to the wet (processed) signal.

Post Filter

NOTE: Gain and Q can only be adjusted for the Bell filter. The Highpass and Lowpass filters have fixed slope values.

Global Module Controls

The module chain features common controls for each module, including: Bypass, Solo, Remove, Reorder, and Mix.

Global Controls Chapter

To learn more about module chain and other global controls in Nectar 3, visit the Global Controls chapter.

Meters

The Reverb module features two spectrum analyzers for monitoring the effect of processing.

Spectrum Analyzer

Displays the magnitude (level, in dB) of a signal across the frequency spectrum in real-time. The vertical ruler on the left edge of the module panel measures the amplitude of the signal in decibels (dB). The horizontal ruler along the bottom edge of the module panel measures frequency in Hertz (Hz). The vertical ruler on the right edge of the module panel measures post-filter node gain (dB).

Two spectrum analyzers are displayed in the Reverb module: the input to the Reverb module (displayed in dark grey) and the output of the Reverb module (displayed in light grey).

Nectar 3.7.0

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