Reverb for worship guitar (How to dial it in!)

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

What was the "lightbulb moment" that got you over the proverbial hump? Learning inversions was certainly a HUGE thing for me. But not far behind was the nuances of dialing in #reverb. #discuss

[@Babs42]

I dunno I just recently started playing more spacier things but it seems like we do more in your face guitar type songs and I'm always the one driving things. I can't really turn my heavy rock tendencies off I guess ;). But we cover the gamut on styles too. Heck we even had a R&B/soul/gospel type set during black history month led by an African American associate pastor and that was a blast. I just play whatever I hear in my head that I think is appropriate. But I agree less is always more unless you're rocking really hard which we do a lot. I attended a more mega-church type setting the other day but I'm not sure I care for the longer weird chorus-y wash-y long worship music. I guess we just do like simple hard rock, bluesy, funky, jazzy, fusion-y things a lot that's a bit more guitar driven. I'm not a giant fan of the super washed out reverb thing I guess, but it is more challenging not to lean on that.

[@Babs42]

Let see, this is our small set list that's coming up (just to give you an idea): 1. Open Up the Heaves (in Bb because female vocalist(s) ) - this has a huge in your face hook/intro part that repeats a lot which some crazy delay added in to fill out the sound during pre-chorus/chorus and bridge bits 2. How He Loves [C] (David Crowder) - typically I play a lot of the lead lines but I have some crazy-ish delays and phaser and other things going on but I'm close to the recorded song. I do swells at the beginning too. 3. Jesus Lover of My Soul [G] - Here I just play things R&B style with some soulful bluesy licks thrown in the fill things out 4. Christ Be All Around Me [D] - This is a response, we haven't practiced it much but I think I'll just hang back with reverb-y/delay filled things ;P. Seems to be more piano driven anyway.

[@Babs42]

To sum up my long winded blabbing, I think the lightbulb moment for me was to just figure out a decent part or parts to play that are appropriate to the song. You must serve the song above anything else and not be a distraction from Worship of our God.

[@MetalBuffalos]

stacking drives. You discover a whole different world of tone and your drive tone when you dial back the gain on the pedals and stack

[@shawnmann]

This video actually. I’ve always played guitar and bass at church without effects, relying on piano/keyboard for a lot of the nice background stuff, or else some soft picking. Watching your video showed me exactly what I want and what I’ve been missing. Dynamics is a HUGE aspect of the way I lead the music, and now the range of possibilities just seems endless

[@lukejairusancheta7044]

you are the only 'Christian guitar youtuber' i know who doesn't just teach abt gear but also having a heart of worship. great job sir!

[@rbjamn4jc]

Years of experience packed in to a 10 minute video. Excellent!

[@AD-ij2wj]

For his glory❤️

[@crabsackmccringle1687]

7:35 I know it’s just a simple 4, 5, 6, 1 progression which is super common, but gosh that sounds awfully close to Slowdive lol especially with that reverb and delay

[@gzackerman]

Thanks for the lesson. This is very helpful. I just subscribed!

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

Glad you found it helpful! I have an entire series of videos like this in Worship Guitar Boot Camp at GuitarforHISGLORY.com. Take a look!

[@wernervanderwalt8541]

A Kemper profiler. I just want to see how to do it with normal gear

[@Sharkbate211]

The principles work with anything

[@eliasnolin0085]

Is there any modulation on the reverb sound you are using?

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

Yep.

[@davidtruman3043]

If I only have one reverb pedal (Rv-6), should I sacrifice that "pad" feel so it doesn't get in the way of my lead lines? I feel sometimes that I don't have enough reverb, but quickly have to turn it down when the overdrive comes on

[@TeleCathster]

David Truman that was my problem too! Having multiple options on tap. I have just purchased he line6 hx effects to try having multiple delays and reverb mixes on delay. I still have he rv6 and plan to grab an expression pedal and use that to control the mix on the rv6 without having to bend down

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

David, the idea is setting the reverb to strike the balance between too much and too little; that is, to achieve the pad feel without it getting in the way. This can be accomplished with the RV6. But, if you had two options for reverb, like Catherine mentioned, you'll be in better shape.

[@AnthonyChhan]

My biggest trick when only working with one reverb option is to use the reverb on the amp for 1st line of reverb and use a deeper reverb on the pedal that can be turned on/off at anytime. Works like a charm for me.

[@indianrockstrat]

I was just watching related videos in GuitarForHisGlory Bootcamp because my WL has mentioned my delay repeats being bright in his IEMs. It's possible it's only what he's hearing in his IEMs that is bright . I haven't heard anything from the congregation or sound folks on this, so now I'm wondering if it's because what the WL is hearing isn't moderated by the band in the room plus congregational bodies.

[@indianrockstrat]

The Bootcamp video on delay suggests that you generally run delay into reverb as opposed to pulling delay down on a parallel path where the reverb and delay merge but delay isn't run directly into reverb.

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

@@indianrockstrat Sound clips would be really helpful! Can you record some stuff and send it to me? But yes, I prefer delay into reverb, as the reverb helps smooth out the delay when needed.

[@indianrockstrat]

@@GuitarforHISGlory I'll look into a recording, and possibly put the patch on customeTone with a link ( Helix)

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

@@indianrockstrat You can email it directly to me as well.

[@micahcraft5228]

Reverb mix will vary from player to player depending if it’s before or after the amp and how hot that amp is running. Were you using the reverb on the kemper ? If so was it before or after the amp or cab sim. I’ve been using the revival drive as my “amp” as I like to run a hotter amp and vary my volume knob and or picking attack to get from clean to rhythm chunk. Maybe you could do a follow up video to this.? Love the channel btw

[@moa4885]

Exactly Compressor and reverb mostly on ...

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

Thanks for the video! Question about the reverb @KPA: in overall, do you feel satisfied with the stock Kemper reverbs? I've heard mixed opinions about their quality (reportedly, some of them lacking), hence this question. Thanks!

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

The Kemper reverbs are awesome, especially in stereo. You can judge for yourself by watching every video I've uploaded from August 2017 to now.

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

Will do, thanks! I do plan on running a stereo right from the get-go; as far as KPA fx are considered, do you need to/can you manually split the signals upon editing your path, or the stereo fx automatically split between the L and R outputs (no extra work required)? if there's one thing that I wish the KPA had was the AES/BEU output ports to run entirely digital. Not a major issue, by any stretch, but something to consider upon planning to migrate to the digital realm.

[@johanntay8541]

How would you dial high and lo dampening, as well as pre-delay?

[@Gizmodrums]

Really helpful!

[@jamesdacus7367]

yo troy! have you heard -Open the Heavens by GATEWAY- Cole Novak is singing and its great, awesome guitar hook great guitar tones.

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

Listened after you posted. Great song!

[@shawnmann]

I’m currently looking at the HOF (hall of fame) reverb from TC Electronic. Will that combined with a delay pedal give me the sounds on this video at 5:50 and 7:35?

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

shawnmann In my experience, no. You’ll get close, but there will be a little something missing. If that’s no concern for you, go for it!

[@shawnmann]

Guitar for HIS Glory thank you for responding. After seeing “Chords of Orion” review of the HOF 2, I was sold. Some amazing additions. I’d love to know what you think of that review

[@shawnmann]

On a side note, my sound has been greatly helped by Stringjoy and Righteous Sounds Pickups. Josh of Righteous Sounds is a Christian and his pickups are amazing

[@shawnmann]

Guitar for HIS Glory do you think that the HOF 2 might add that “little something” that was missing from the first version?

[@dirtbagel]

I went through an rv-6, hof 2, walrus slo, fathom, and slo, and a few weird reverb pedals and could never get a hillsong ish type of sound. i bit the bullet on the story in big sky a few days ago and will never go back! I almost bought an rv-500, but it was very cold and was missing some character. the strymon has a warmth, and many options to dial in what you want. i would save for that rather than buying 5-10 pedals before you find one. just my .02 though! The hof is an excellent reverb pedal, but it doesn’t do the huge pad sounds.

[@mikaulwilliammuesesrodrigu8257]

Hi, buddy. How can I see the rest of the video? Thanks in advance ;)

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

This video along with 5 more hours of training content is available at guitarforhisglory.com. 👍🏻

[@ericam6727]

Hi, I am currently working on completing my mini pedalboard. I have the ehx soul food overdrive, strymon bluesky and the source audio nemesis. I want to get another overdrive, a comp and a volume pedal. For the volume pedal I was think about the Dunlop x mini and for the comp I was thinking about the xotic sl drive. Do you have any suggestions for an overdrive? Preferably a mini one to fit on my board but I'll take any suggestions. I love your tone, kinda want it to sound similar to yours. Finally, would you make any changes to the board or add anything?

[@minecraftman8879]

Erica M tone city makes some awesome mini pedals

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

You mentioned the SL Drive for a comp, but likely meant the SP Comp. Good choice! A modded mini Tubescreamer would be super cool!

[@sparkstudio93]

Are you running your reverb after the front end of your amplifier module? Like an effects loop?

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

In the Kemper, the reverb comes after the stack. So it's kind of like an effects loop. Delays are in front and behind.

[@sparkstudio93]

Ok, thank you! By the way, you have fantastic tone!

[@chezhaataja]

@@GuitarforHISGlory sounds amazing! Now to price out that Kemper. I want one

[@bobperson]

What do you think is the best reverb pedal under 100$ (I'm a beginner)

[@mattlitchford8901]

Bob Person I would try to find a used Boss RV-5 or a used TC Electronic Hall of Fame. Both have lots of options and can do light spring reverbs to more ambient tones.

[@bobperson]

@@mattlitchford8901 Rv5 vs Rv 6?

[@mattlitchford8901]

Bob Person I’ve only had experience with the RV-5 personally so I’m not quite sure what the features are on the RV-6 but I know the RV-5 is still used by a lot players though!

[@bobperson]

@@mattlitchford8901 What about 3-4 pedals vs line 6 hx effects?

[@mattlitchford8901]

Bob Person I have an HX Stomp and I can confidently say that the effects in the Line 6 HX Series stuff are top notch and sound great! There is a little bit of a learning curve with the digital stuff but it sounds good! I would say you need to assess how “deep” you’d like to get with effects. If you’re wanting basic drive tones with a little delay and reverb, then a few used pedals are a great start. However if you’re wanting to recreate really washy sounds and have a lot of diversity in your tone, then something like an HX Effects might be a cost effective option. Also, if you really like your amp then I’d say do something like a few pedals or an HX Effects. If you’re interested in using digital amp modeling, I’d look into either HX Stomp, Helix, OR even the older POD HD500 is an underrated unit unit in my opinion. All that to say...it depends!! 😆 I hope this helps!

[@jrios030284]

Did you take back your big guitar, are you still playing,?

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

I still have it. :)

[@scotthellier7576]

What's your day job?

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

May I ask why you're asking?

[@scotthellier7576]

@@GuitarforHISGlory I was just wondering because you said I'm not a professional musician so I wanted to know what you do otherwise but I totally understand if you'd prefer not to share. I guess that's kind of private haha.

[@mikemattingly5825]

Troy certainly sounds like this is his day job. Had me fooled. 😂

[@ryner5171]

hey bro wn dailing reverb do v dail more of decay or the mix ...oa equall.in a normal context????

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

I go over all that stuff in the training resources at guitarforhisglory.com.

[@jacobjensen1380]

Average, I definitely fit into the average category. lol

[@GuitarforHISGlory]

😂😂