The Anasounds Element is an analog spring reverb pedal from Anasounds that works with real, external reverb tanks instead of modeling a spring line digitally. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in June 2020, described it as taking back "the very essence of the analogue reverb, which is obtained by physical means," with all-analog circuitry providing classic, vintage tones1. It sits in the wider field of reverb pedals as one of the few designs that puts actual springs outside the box.
Controls and the reverb tanks
The Element keeps its panel simple. Pedal of the Day lists three knobs1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Output | Output level for the pedal1 |
| Mix | Blend of the reverb with your dry signal1 |
| Low/High EQ | Shapes the tone of the reverb1 |
What sets the Element apart is what those knobs act on. The reviewed bundle included three actual reverb tanks of varying sizes, which produce varying tones to explore1. Because the tanks are external, the pedal connects to them via an 1/8 inch to RCA cable, allowing you to easily swap out different tanks1. Anasounds also offers the tanks separately, including Le Brute and Le Truand, and a tank switcher for changing between them, as well as the full Element Spring Reverb Premium Bundle.
Bypass and design
The footswitch is a soft stomp switch giving silent engage/bypass capabilities, so switching the effect in and out does not produce a click1. Pedal of the Day also singled out the enclosure: "The wood-topped, carved enclosures really stand out, making a unique and instantly recognizable brand in a sea of thousands"1.
"The wood-topped, carved enclosures really stand out, making a unique and instantly recognizable brand in a sea of thousands"
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Questions
Is the Anasounds Element a real spring reverb?
Yes. The Element is an analog spring reverb pedal that works with actual physical reverb tanks rather than a digital simulation. Pedal of the Day describes it as taking back the very essence of analog reverb, obtained by physical means, and the bundle reviewed there included three real tanks of varying sizes, each producing its own tone to explore.
How does the Element connect to its reverb tanks?
The pedal connects to the individual reverb tanks via an 1/8 inch to RCA cable. Because the tanks sit outside the pedal, you can easily swap one tank for another, which is how the Element lets players move between different spring sounds without changing pedals.
Is the Anasounds Element all analog?
Yes. Pedal of the Day notes that the Element uses all-analog circuitry, which the review says provides classic, vintage tones. The spring effect itself comes from physical reverb tanks rather than digital processing.
Sources (1)
- Anasounds Element Analog Spring Reverb, Pedal of the Day, 2020-06-06
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