TC Electronic HALL OF FAME 2 REVERB, User Manual

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HALL OF FAME 2 REVERB User Manual

4.4  Effect controls

Please note that the knob assignments on your TC Electronic pedal are the default 

assignments. Using the TonePrint editor, you can rewire all knobs so they control 

one or several parameters of your choice. For more information, see the TonePrint 

editor manual.

(7) 

DECAY knob

 – Use this knob to adjust the length of the reverb. The 

maximum length of reverb depends on the type that is currently selected.  

(8) 

PRE-DELAY switch

 – Pre-delay is the time between the direct sound and 

the reverb. Selecting a longer pre-delay can help maintain presence and 

clarity when using heavy reverb.

(9) 

TONE knob

 – Use the Tone knob to adjust the brightness of the reverb from 

“dark” to “crisp”.

(10) 

MASH LED

 - This will light up when the MASH function is engaged by 

pressing down firmly on the footswitch. The LED gets brighter as the 

footswitch receives more pressure, indicating a more intense triggering of 

the parameter that is assigned to this function.

(11) 

LEVEL knob

 – This knob adjusts the volume level of the reverb. The direct, 

unprocessed signal is always passed through at the original (unity) level. The 

Level knob only controls how much reverb is mixed with the dry signal.

(12) 

Reverb type selector 

– Select the type of reverb or TonePrint with this 

knob. The available types are described in the following section (4.5).

4.5  Reverb types

ROOM reverb

The Room reverb simulates a relatively small, well-furnished room. In such a 

room, many reflections are absorbed by soft materials, and the sound is reflected 

and sustained only by the walls (covered with wallpaper), windows and maybe 

some furniture. 

HALL reverb

The Hall reverb is a broad yet slightly diffuse reverb. It simulates a large 

environment but adds a distinctive acoustic flavor to the source material. Great 

discreet reverb for large epic sounds at longer decay settings but also perfect for 

genuine ambient sounds at shorter decay settings. 

SPRING reverb

The Spring reverb has been designed to reproduce the sound of the old spring 

reverbs, such as the ones used in vintage guitar amps. 

PLATE reverb

Prior to the digital era, reverb was created either using springs or large metallic 

plates. A plate reverb is recognized by its very diffuse and bright sound and is 

excellent for guitar when you search for a significant guitar reverb. 

CHURCH reverb

Church reverb is a highly diffuse, large reverb that is recognizable for its 

emulation of the many hard surfaces of different shapes found in traditional 

church rooms. If you are looking for a large reverb and think the Hall is too clean 

and subtle, try Church. 

SHIM (Shimmer) reverb

The Shimmer reverb pitch shifts the reverb up an octave through each feedback 

loop, creating a haunting and other-worldly sound. This is a very unique effect 

that may open some interesting and experimental options, particularly when 

paired with the MASH function. 

MOD (Modulated) reverb

Early digital reverbs often sounded sterile and cold, so engineers used to add a 

chorus to the reverb to get a “warmer” sound. The modulated reverb goes a step 

further and allows you to have different modulation effects on the reverb tail for 

even more tonal options. This reverb is really noticeable and cuts through in live 

situations. 

LOFI (Low-Fidelity) reverb

Low-Fi reverb is a “down and dirty” reverb. Use Low-Fi and show your awareness 

of aiming in the straight opposite direction of the “smooth”, discrete studio 

reverb types. Make a statement!

TONEPRINT

Select one of the 3 TonePrint settings to access one of the default settings, or 

create your own presets! See Chapter 3 for more details on creating and loading 

TonePrints.