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Reverb types

Trinity Reverb English Manual Version 1.0 12

Reverb types

This section of the manual describes the reverb 

types you can access using the Reverb type se-

lector.

RM – Room reverb

The Room algorithm simulates a relatively small, 

well furnished room. In such a room, many re-

flections are absorbed by soft materials, and 

the sound is reflected and sustained only by 

the walls (covered with wallpaper), windows and 

maybe some furniture.

HL – Hall reverb

The Hall Acoustic preset is a broad yet slightly 

diffuse reverb. It simulates a large environment 

but adds a distinctive acoustic flavor to the 

source material. Great discreet reverb for large 

epic sounds at longer decay settings but also 

perfect for genuine ambient sounds at shorter 

decay settings.

SG – Spring reverb

The Spring algorithm has been designed to re-

produce the sound of the old spring reverbs, 

such as the ones used in vintage guitar amps.

PL – Plate reverb

Prior to the digital era, reverb was created ei-

ther using springs or large metallic plates. A 

Plate reverb is recognized by its very diffuse and 

bright sound and is excellent for guitar when you 

search for a significant guitar reverb.

CH – Church reverb

A highly diffuse large reverb that is recognizable 

for its emulation of the many hard surfaces of dif-

ferent shapes found in traditional church rooms. 

If you are looking for a large reverb and think the 

Hall is too clean and subtle – try Church.

MD – Modulated reverb 

The MOD mode adds modulation to the reverb 

only – not to the dry signal. This opts for a reverb 

that is really noticeable and cuts through in live 

situations.

LF – Lo-Fi reverb

Down and dirty reverb. Use LF and show your 

awareness of aiming in the straight opposite di-

rection of a smooth discrete studio reverb type. 

Make a statement.

TL – Tile reverb

If you want the “bathroom” effect, without ac-

tually sounding like you’re playing in your bath-

room. The Tiled Room reverb simulates the qual-

ities of a small to medium size tiled room with its 

many reflections and at the same time it behaves 

respectfully towards the original source material. 

This is not a soft smooth reverb – this one cuts 

through the mix.

E1 – Ethereal 1 

Tweaked by ProGuitarShop

“This setting came about when we decided to 

push the limits of the EQ settings of the reverbs 

decay. By doing so, we were able to create a 

distinct presence of upper harmonic overtones 

swirling behind the reverb. These overtones 

hang in the air above the signal like an Aurora 

Borealis of harmonics, glimmering and shifting 

about as you play. We did not use any sort of 

synthesis or octave effects to attain this setting; 

E1 is pure reverb interacting with itself, bounc-

ing around to create a perceived upper harmony. 

Your guitar is suddenly transformed into a choir 

of heavenly harmonies. “

Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS

E2 – Ethereal 2 

Tweaked by ProGuitarShop

“The Ethereal 2 setting creates a pulsating he-

licopter effect. This effect provides a pulsing, 

throbbing drone behind the note, generating an 

eerie wall of sound. Like E1 this is also in the 

background of the reverb but E2 is very dynamic 

and responsive to pick attack and which strings 

you’re playing. The low strings tend to have a low 

end heavy throbbing that transitions to a bub-

bling brook type of effect when played lightly 

while the high strings yield more of a swirling, 

spinning aura behind the reverb effect.”

Aaron Miller, Founder of PGS