Large Plate Reverb
The EMT 140 (Large) is a classic plate reverb unit introduced in 1957 by Elektromesstechnik (EMT) in Germany. Renowned for its rich, smooth, and natural-sounding reverb, the EMT 140 uses a large steel plate suspended within a frame, with transducers to create and capture reverberation. It became a studio standard for decades, prized for its lush decay and ability to add depth and dimension to vocals and instruments. The EMT 140 remains highly sought after for its distinctive analog character and is emulated in many modern digital reverb processors and plugins.
Fender Model Guide
Delivers rich, polished ambience with extended sustain and the smooth character associated with classic plate-style reverbs.
- MIX Adjusts amount of reverb effect blended with the dry signal.
- DECAY Adjusts reverb trail length.
- DIFFUSE Adjusts build-up of echo density and reverb reflections.
- HIGH DAMP Adjusts amount of high-frequency cut in reverb feedback.
- LOW DAMP Adjusts amount of low frequencies in the reverb.
- HIGH TONE Adjusts gain for post-reverb high-shelf tone control.
- LOW TONE Adjusts gain for post-reverb low-shelf tone control.
- BALANCE Adjusts mix between early and late reflections.
- SPILLOVER SWITCH Select to continue hearing reverb trail after effect has been bypassed.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- EMT 140 (Large)
- Effect type
- Reverb
- Real gear released
- 1957
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