The Deep Roots of Reverb in Reggae & Dub

History, What Was Used In Dub & Reggae & FX Chains You Can Use

Reverb - Convolution, Spring, EMT? What’s the difference, and what reverbs have had the most significant impact on and in reggae since its inception?

What is it about reverb, a tool and technique for creating depth and space, that has remained at the core of music production and recording since its inception and entrance into mainstream music? It’s that special shimmer or darkness that it can bring, creating an ethereal or surreal emotion that defies our natural senses. It defies time and space and allows the listener to be inside the music. Put on headphones, and you’ll be transported to another dimension.

My go-tos over the years.

• UAD EMT 140 Plate Reverb Plugin

• AudioThing Springs Plugin

• BOSS Digital Reverb Pedal

• Traynor 70s Spring Reverb

• Benidub Reverb with various reverb tanks

Reverb isn't just an effect in reggae and dub—it's a spiritual tool, a space-maker, and an echo chamber for the soul. From the early days of Jamaican studios to modern DAWs, the evolution of reverb has powerfully …