Is the WET™ Reverb a spring emulation?
No. WET™ Reverb does not emulate, simulate, model, or imitate other reverbs—it does it’s own thing. I recently found the source of confusion over why some people think the WET™ Reverb is a spring emulation, which it is not. Apparently, some people believe the term “wet” was coined to describe the characteristic sound of a spring reverb, particularly with its use in surf music. While this may be true—I don’t know—the term “wet” has since taken on a broader meaning to describe the effect level of reverberation in general. I have even heard it used in reference to non-reverb effects (delay, etc.). I hear from some people that the WET™ Reverb is the closest thing to a spring reverb they’ve ever heard. To me, it sounds nothing like a spring. But, hey, I guess everyone hears what they want to hear. As long as it sounds good, that’s all that really matters. “Digital” has become so intertwined with “emulation” and “modeling” in the audio lexicon that some people assume everything digital must
