[Harp-L] Re: reverb v. delay

[tom ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

Obviously everyone has their own opinions on this matter, but I'm 
rather surprised to see that more folks here on the L seem to prefer 
digital delay to 'verb.  Maybe I'm just a dinosaur, but personally I 
have never heard any sort of digital delay that didn't sound 
electronic, artificial, cheesy or tinny.  Granted, I'm also no fan of 
chorus, flange or other digital effects -- too sanitized and 
formulaic for my tastes.

On the other hand I wouldn't be caught dead playing (or singing) 
without some sort of reverb -- ideally plate 'verb but I'll settle 
for a Fender outboard tank.  Even in live 'acoustic' settings (albeit 
with mics,) I find a touch of reverb to be downright essential for 
both vocal and harp.

All just my humble opinion of course -- your mileage may vary.

cheers from a curmudgeonly reverb fanatic,
Tom Ball