Ambient Guitar Gear Review - Neunaber Immerse Reverberator (Stereo Reverb)
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Will the Neunaber Immerse "Ambient Guitar"? You bet it will! Check out the features of the Immerse and listen to each reverb type of this true stereo compact reverb pedal. A wonderful tool for the ambient guitarist!
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Fender Blacktop Telecaster Baritone Guitar
Neunaber Immerse Stereo Reverb
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Fantastic demo. Thank you for featuring the Immerse Reverberator in your newest video.
You are welcome! Congrats on producing a super nice reverb pedal!
This is one of the clips that persuaded me to go get this pedal via Andertons London UK.
Chillest gear reiewer on youtube
The sound quality of this thing is astounding. I just love mine.
Ston, you forgot the ED at the end.
Halfway throughout the demo i spaced out a bit, felt like a great experimental jam. the pedal is now my list when i got some spare money. thanks.
Yes - I am working on some experimental jams with the Immerse!!!
You can really "make it happen" when you demo a pedal. The arrangement is fresh and rejuvenating. It's almost as if the sound of the pedal inspires your next move. I like this pedal alot. Sounds like it could be run with just about any number of effects. Great video.
..and SO nice to hear clear, articulate voice - so much stuff kids put on YT is just shit. Nice to hear someone who is 100% pro and has high standards for every aspect of the postings... ...oh yeah, and your playing is Sofa King Special!!!!
Thanks very much!!!
Thanks for sharing. This was the best review of this reverb unit that I have seen. I am choosing to extrapolate what this would sound like when plugged into an analogue synth and find that ambient style guitar playing is close enough for me to get a feeling about how it might sound. I am also building an electric bass tanpura with a friend and the ambient guitar is very close to what it will sound like.
Thanks for letting me know the video was helpful!
I can only imagine how amazing this would sound on synths 👌
I always love your videos man, good demo.
Thanks very much!
awesome tones
Thank you for a very clear demonstration of the neunaber reverberator
And fir including the switches at the top of the pedal.
Thanks
I am so thankful to have a review I can listen to at chuch without haveing to worry about the profanity factor.
Happy to oblige!
Thanks so much for doing this review. It has to be one of the most incredible pedals I've ever got my hands on. Amazing sounds.
My goodness! That is one beautiful pedal! Thank you so much. You just helped me make a purchase.
Sweet! Be sure to check back on Thursday. I've got a video posting then that features the Immerse and 2 other Neunaber pedals. Whew... Truly amazing...
You really know how to get the best out of your gear :) Great playing and sounds, the kill dry setting gave me shivers!
Hey thanks a lot! And yeah, the kill dry is pretty cool to play around with for special effects!
Wow, Sir Davos of Game Of Thrones does effect reviews!
:-)
Great review, i have just found my new reverb pedal. From 13 mins 43 secs is just mindblowing. Just love the whole mood of it.
I am still loving this pedal for sure. I use it a LOT!
This pedal is a great addition to my BigSky and bluesky when I need a reverb to really get endless trails and super deep space atmosphere
Agreed that would be a great combination!
We know sounds can't be heard in a vacuum but this is how I imagine outer space to sound. . . .
Best channel, thanks. Brazil was here.
This is a really good demonstration, I already have the wet reverb, but this takes it to another level.
I enjoyed your wonderful, creative guitar playing. I will be placing my order ASAP.
Thank you for this great demo. This Immerse will be my next pedal on the list and it will replace my HoF. It sounds magical.
Harry Haller
Ya, not impressed withe the HOF compared to the Neunaber!
Thanks for cranking the controls! This is exactly what we need to hear, because on medium settings all reverbs sound the same but how do they sound fully drenched... only very few reviewers get that.
I`ve just come back to this review to see if it is as impressive as I first thought a couple of months ago ......... If anything it`s even better. A superb pedal superbly reviewed. Thankyou.
This pedal is "s-WEET!" Pretty cool review.
Always happy to see a new video from you, Great review and Demo! Big thumbs up!
Many thanks!!!
Just ordered an Immerse, thanks in part to your excellent vidz. GREAT playing (and listening), many sublime offerings from your strings, thanks!
Thanks so much for the kinds words, and I hope you enjoy the Immerse. Great pedal!!
I think the Mark Isham I was thinking of was: "On the threshold of liberty", about 30 years old now, but if you listen (it's on YTube) you might understand why I made the connection - hard to say. I just got an email from Brian Nuenaber (probably automated) saying the pedal is being shipped. I'll be using it on an art project, part exercise bicycle, part musical instrument....Not the usual 'stomp box' application, and was thrilled to watch your excellent review. thanks again.
Thanks for going in depth. This thing could be a real workhorse for ambient players.
Totally agree!
That shimmer at 7:00 caught me off-guard. What a cool sound!
it's been like a whole year that I am searching for the perfect reverb and shimmer pedal, and I think I found it thanks to you. I really, really like your guitar playing too. I am going to listen to your music right now
The Immerse continues to please me with it's sounds. And thanks so much for the kind words on the playing! If you are interested, I've got a number of "pay what you want" albums on Bandcamp: chordsoforion.bandcamp.com. Also on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, etc...
I'll check that !
hi ! after seeing a second time this video, I finally decided to buy the pedal. killer sound, I am totally conquered, this is exactly what I was searching for. so thank you for this review ! it mades me discover something I can't live without now ! if it interests you in any way, I did my own test of the pedal on my channel
can't wait to discover all the potential of this pedal
Can't hold back any longer just bought one. Thanks for your review (they are always great to listen to) the Mooer Ocean Machine just missed out.
Excellent! i am sure you will love it!
@@chordsoforion I still do Bill and thanks to your excellent reviewing skills the Ocean Machine arrived too.
I like reverb a bit too much . . . . .
When it is on Wet setting does that mean it is supposed to sound like rain, dripping water, etc? What does the kill dry switch do when it is on wet setting, is that the only time Kill dry switch is used?
Is this Pedal Good when i use it with a Bass like a Musicman Sterling 5? Playing chords above the 12 fret?
Excellent demo, thanks.
Thanks Bill. I really enjoy your videos. This one seems to be among your favorite reverb pedals, no? In any case, great sounding pedal, and great demo!
I do love the Immerse, both original and this one.
how come no one ever gives you great examples of the different ways to connect the stereo connectors
Dylan Burtch What does this do?
Wonderful review - Thank you Sir!
I love your reviews and your music. Thanks for making the video!!
You are welcome!
I am fan of your videos, unlike much of the stuff they are actually insightful! Thanks a lot :)
Thanks for letting me know you liked the video!!
A lot of people complaining that this pedal lacks fx volume. Deal breaker for many. Thoughts? For $300 would not expect this.
I personally think it has enough volume for typical blends between wet and dry, but I can see why some people might have an issue. What it lacks is the ability to remove the wet signal entirely with the blend knob. To do that, you will need to use the kill/dry switch. And just to be accurate - it's $225 USD as of August 2017.
Chords Of Orion Thanks. Think I will get it anyway. It's only $80 more than a HOF and sounds better to me. Doesn't sound like the fx level is a major problem. Will also get the canyon ehx to combine with it. The $300 I mentioned was the Canadian price.
Love the video, thanks for taking the time to make it. Not a fan of this pedal, some interesting effects, but not the sound I'm looking for. Thanks for saving me time and $ on this one! Love your vid's. -P.K.
Glad it was helpful!
Even on maximum the fx level actually is not so loud, so i really have doubts about this pedal...
Wow! Some really deep and sweet tones! Nice job!
Thanks Timothy!
It sounds even better, because you review it!
Thanks!!!
could you do a review of the reverb MXR300? Or a comparison between the MXR and Neunaber?
nice review! Question: I want to be able to go from a subtle reverb to total reverb washout in not much more than a single nob turn (on recorded loops). Sounds like I'd have to flip the kill dry since fx level all the way to the right only reaches about 50/50. Any popping - or other weirdness - happen when turning kill dry on? thanks.
So I tried it out on my Immerse. Flipping the kill dry switch back and forth does not interrupt the reverb signal nor can i hear any pops or clicks.
Which is better this Immerse or Stereo WET? I currently have a WET but I'm reading some comments that Immerse is not that lush or wet ?
My personal preference is the Immerse, as it has the Hall reverb. The one thing to note is that you can't remove all the dry signal using the mix knob. There is a kill dry switch, but having the mix go from 0% to 100% wet would be better.
Chords Of Orion thanks ! Keep up the good work!
Would you say that this pedal was better overall than the mxr M300?
That's a good question! I've not used the M300, so I really can't say.
i so need this pedal! i wanted the Cathedral but i think this one kicks his ass
At 5:33 you do a little chord change I've seen you do in many videos and I can't figure out what you're doing. Can anyone tell me what it is you're doing???
That's a baritone guitar, so if you translate it to a standard guitar, it is simply G to C. Check out part 2 of "How to Play Ambient guitar". I cover the chord progression in detail as part of learning how to voice chords. czcams.com/video/rdo9W16AnVc/video.html. Thanks!!!!
Got a name for that riff you played in this demo? I couldn't get enough of it. Sounded great and different with every different reverb.
No, just fooling around. Glad you liked it though!
I’ve heard or owned every shimmer effects unit, including racks. VerbZilla. Most bang for buck.
fantastic demo. subscribed.
Thanks so much!!!
Hey Bill.....I have the Boss RV6, how do you rate that against this awesome Neunaber?....the sounds are definitely different, the Neunaber seems to have a never ending echo that sounds simply vast and I love the sound but it is expensive and I am wondering if it would be worth the purchase since I already have a reverb pedal?
I personally prefer the Immerse over the RV6, but if you are liking the tones you are getting from your RV6, there's no need to pile on another reverb. I personally like having more options in delays than reverbs.
Nice playing. Those guys are coming out with some beast pedals
Thanks! And I agree with you. I like that Neunaber has stayed focused on time/delay/mod effects. Doing a few things really well is a good thing!
i like very much this pedal , amazing sound...!!!!
I'm starting to like this one more than the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath. Amazing playing.
Thanks for the kind words on the playing, and the Immerse still continues to be a key pedal!
I have an Eventide Space and I love it. But for some reason I feel like I need this too.
Always love your vids, nice job! I'll stick with my Big Sky for the moment though!
I would too!
Thank you - very cool. I’m now wondering should I get The Immerse or Stereo Seraphim?
I don't think Neunaber sells the stereo Seraphim anymore. I think it has been replaced by the Expanse pedal. I personally would suggest the Immerse.
Chords Of Orion Really enjoying your videos here in England- thanks ✌️🎸✨
Chords of Orion, I know that this is one of your favorite reverbs. Out of curiosity, which of the reverb types on this pedal do you like the best?
Hall FTW!
Chords Of Orion lol. Thanks for the reply.
Do you guys think that pedal would work with vocals ? Sounds immense !
Yes, it would work well with vocals. You would need the right equipments to run a microphone through it.
Hello Sir I have a question which pedal would you choose between this or the Earthquaker afterneath?
I would definitely choose the Neunaber, as it is stereo and the Afterneath is mono. I prefer to have stereo options for all my modulations, delays and reverbs.
Thank you for replying so quickly :) I have ordered now :)
WANT. I have three pedals from this company already.
Dear Bill, your review is awesome! Can you please share that main theme or maybe tabs? Much appreciated!
Keep up with the wonderful work, It's so blissful! Love the sound, it's really Chords Of Orion
George
Djordje George Hess sounds like a tricked out Time after time by Cindy Lopper
Both Shimmers were quite nice.Lots of clarity in the sound.
I could see some possibility for the Plate,
and the last Wet Dry Kill sound was interesting the way you used it for an ambient pad sound.
But overall, it would have to be really inexpensive for me to bother with it. My amps and pedal have nice reverb and echos, too and they aren't add_ons.
Thank for doing the vid.
How could anyone thumbs down this?
Beautiful. Will seek one out to try.
Definitely worth your time to check out. The Immerse has become my go-to reverb...
Wow, it really is highly atmospheric and sounds very real while also heading into space out town with the tails. I can see why people harp on about it.
Do you play it with a harp?
Hi Bill, I'm thinking you are the best possible person to ask my question. I'd like to emulate the Immerse's "Shimmer" effects on a traditional multi-effects pedal (Zoom 3Gnx) using one of their built in reverb and/or delay pedals to create the "Shimmer" sound that you get with the Immerse. I am thinking it's simply some combination of Reverb + Delay to accomplish this but not sure how to arrange the settings to emulate it. With your work in this area of experimentation, was hoping you might have some insights how I might create this effect?
I don't really know how you would create it on the Zoom. A shimmer effect typically has a pitch shifted tone in the reverb or delay repeats. I this is not built into the multi-effects pedal, it is going to be hard to recreate unless there is also a pitch shifting effect.
Ah, good to know about the pitch shifting. It does have a pitch shifting effect built in as well so, knowing that, I can experiment with that while applying the delays and reverb. Thanks for letting me know!
Very interesting pedal, thank you !
You're welcome!
Excellent, looking for a pedal that can it the 60's iconic surf drip as well...is this it?
Great tones and fantastic demo!
Please test the MXR M300 Reverb Pedal!
Cool demo, cool sound, cool price
Want to buy a reverb pedal to start experimenting with ambience guitar tones.... What you advise? Immerse or the T2 from TC?
If you are looking for more general use reverbs, the Immerse comes out ahead a bit. Also it has shimmer, which the T2 does not have. The T2 is awesome, but the reverbs are more specialized for ambient patches, given the amount of modulation in the reverb types, so some folks do not find it as useful. On the other hand, the T2 has the TonePrint slot, so you can download any reverb preset from TC Electronic or make your own with the TonePrint editor. It's also a good bit cheaper than the Immerse.
I'm looking not for a normal reverb, but for an ambient reverb
I can get a t2 for around 100 bucks, I think I'm going to pull the trigger to have a try
Alan Lotra Definitely worth a try. I really love mine, in particular with some TonePrints that I have created.
Beautiful sounds sir. Is that chord progression from a specific song of yours? Any chance you could do an explanation of what your playing?
Nice review Bill.
Thanks!
Great review. Great pedal thanks.
My pleasure!!!
dang, I have a BlueSky, but now I feel like I need this too
What are the primary differences you see between this pedal and the Strymon Big Sky?
The Immerse is much simpler than the Blue Sky. There are no deep editing capabilities. If you are a tweaker, then the Blue Sky is for you. Also, I feel like both Neunaber and Strymon have distinct views on voicing reverbs. It's pretty easy to tell the Neunaber sound from the Strymon sound.
Also the Big Sky is more $$!
Good Lord - that shimmer A setting ! Like have strings accompany you
Indeed! That's one of the great things about shimmer...
Bill. Great demo. I like how you explain the product then demo it also the small screen in the corner as you play the pedal while keeping the product itself on the big screen. How does it compare to the recent TC Electronic Trinity reverb pedal you recently demoed? Thanks for posting .... Great sounds.
It's interesting that you would ask about the T2 compared to the Immerse. I was playing around with both last night. :-) Anyway, I think that the T2 is more of specialty reverb and the Immerse is more general purpose, at least in the context of ambient/space guitar. That being said, the sonic quality of both pedals are very good.
How do you think this would sound on ukulele? I do live gigs where I do original ukulele compositions and I would love the shimmer effect! Great demo BRO.
I think it would sound great on a uke!
am I right in saying if this pedal is buffered bypass means it cannot be battery powered alone?
The Immerse does not take a battery. It requires a 9V power adapter, which is NOT included. And since it is a buffered bypass pedal, it does require power for any signal to pass through the pedal. Hope this helps to clarify!
+Chords Of Orion Thanks for the clarification I appreciate your prompt help.
Maz Klasa Sure thing!!!
it's 225 dollars and doesn't include a power supply when it requires one? what a joke
Sounds great - seems to me like the Wet verb has the edge over the rest.
I just bought an Immerse based solely on this video. Amazing channel, btw! I was also considering the new Mooer Ocean Machine but the simplicity of the Immerse really won me over. What, if any, chorus would you recommend? I've had an old vintage DOD 565 A sitting around I might just use. Before or after the Immerse?
I am hot and cold on choruses these days. However, I do think that the Immerse Expanse system has some nice chorus options, and I recently reviewed the Source Audio, which also had a lot of options with the Neuro app. Since you have the DOD, it's worth trying it out with the Immerse. I would put before the Immerse for sure.
Chords Of Orion awesome! Thank you!
Hey bill is this from one of your songs or just a demo riff? I love it especially with the shimmer.
Just a demo riff. The shimmer is very nice for sure!
Chords Of Orion one for the next album my dude!
Tryin to decide between this and the blue sky. Any opinions?
Depends on your requirements for a reverb. If you need more flexibility and great sounding reverbs, the BigSky. If you are looking for a simple reverb that does ambient halls and such really well but has far fewer features, the Immerse. There's the budget thing too...
Chords Of Orion
Thanks for the reply! I actually already have a few reverbs like the neunaber wet and hof mini. I love both of those but I’d love a reverb pedal that can get extra dreamy and big. I play at church and would love a big angelic reverb for those times we’re kinda winging it or when someone is praying or something. They love when I do the ambient stuff, which I should thank you for. I’ve been studying your channel for about a year now and it’s opened my eyes to the possibilities! Thanks for what you do!! 🤘
Thanks for your reviews and the fantastic videos. Have you tried the Trinity 2? How does it compare to the Neunaber Immerse Reverberator? Thanks again.
Yes, I have a demo here on the of the T2: czcams.com/video/frvFUrrffDw/video.html. I think they are both great reverbs, however I think the Immerse is a little more versatile in its types of delays. The T2 reverbs tend to be more specialty settings vs. general purpose use.
Brilliant, thanks again. I think I'll go for the Immerse. :)
Hello Bill, great video! Your playing is amazing! Does this pedal still support mono in stereo out when turned off?
Hey thanks! If you put a mono signal into the pedal, the dry signal will still be mono coming out of the pedal even if you are using the stereo out. In other words, the left and right outputs will be the same signal if the effect is bypassed. The reverb effect is stereo even if the signal in is mono. Basically, it works the way all stereo effects should work, if that makes sense.
Chords Of Orion thank you! That makes a lot more sense now! Keep up the great work I love your videos
Do you have any interest in getting/reviewing the Empress Reverb? It looks like an incredibly versatile box. Loved this demo btw.
Looks like and awesome pedal!
How does this compare to the big sky ? I just ordered the canyon delay and I'm thinking of pairing it with the big sky. Looove your music.. Keep up the great work Sir.
The Big Sky is a great pedal and is more flexible / configurable compared to the Immerse. It is however, a good bit more expensive.
do you think this sounds better than the bluesky? I can't decide.
I don't have a Blue Sky to put side by side to the Immerse, but I suspect it've more about how they are different vs. which one is better. That being said, it's possible that the Immerse may be a little more focused on ambient types of patches.
What do you think about the neunaber wet pedal?
You´re totally right... one concern of mine is that both of those are buffered... would that have a noticeable effect?
Jose Alberto Salazar not really man, I have the wet and I haven’t really noticed
I can't decide between this and the M300.
same, what did you go with?
Nice review!!!
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for commenting!
Alot of variation well beyond typical reverb!
i guess i’m not understanding what stereo does here / via something like reverb. are two different sounds being produced that are distinguishable, or is it actually just a two mono signal split.
t H a n K s
This pedal can 1) pass through a stereo signal from inputs and add a stereo image reverb around it and 2) accept a mono input and add a stereo reverb image to it.
wow nice device!
Have you tried the wet reverb and if so how does this compare?
I have not tried the Wet Reverb. Stereo reverb is a requirement for me, so I personally have not been focusing on reverb pedals.
+Chords Of Orion The wet reverb comes in stereo like the immerse. I need stereo to pair with my stereo volume and timeline. I'm deciding between the wet and immerse. Your videos are great and I enjoy your guitar playing. Keep up the good work. I also wanted to mention 1776 effects if you like diy work. They have a great delay pcb, 2 delays and a modulation add on. I'm going to build one soon.
Big Bad Wolf Ah - did not realize it came in stereo! Still though, I have not tried it. I've got a good friend who is into building pedals and will ask him about 1776. Bet he knows about them. Thanks!!!!!
Hi! can i use it with an active bass? thanks
+Matías Carou do you mean a bass with an active EQ/preamp built in? If so, the answer is yes.
Awesome !