About

Built by a music artist.
For music artists.

LordReverb started as gear research done right, honest answers from someone who's actually used the stuff, not a content farm pushing products. It's grown into somewhere independent artists come to be seen, not just to read. LordReverb exists to support independent artists, producers and professionals in the music industry.

What I do

LordReverb covers music production gear, plugins, DAW workflows and the business side of making music. I test the tools, break down the specs and give you a straight answer on whether something's worth your money.

I also run four things built specifically for independent artists and producers:

Stacks

A free public profile for your gear and your discography, your DAW, plugins, hardware, and every track you've released, in one page you can share.

Playlists

Curated Spotify playlists. When one's open for pitches, stack holders can submit a track directly for consideration.

News

PR coverage, gear and software announcements, plus artist release announcements. Anything except the release itself goes here.

Releases

Submit your single, EP or album with links to where people can stream or buy it, Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and more. LordReverb links out to those stores and platforms; we don't host streaming or sales ourselves.

Who's behind it

Salvatore Tomaselli

Founder, LordReverb

I spent years as a recording artist under the name Lord Reverb, 2 albums, 2 mix CDs, 6 singles, performing and releasing music until 2018. That's not a casual hobby. That's years of real studio time, real gear decisions and real money spent figuring out what works.

The music stopped in 2018. The gear obsession didn't. So I built this.

The site is based out of Heerhugowaard, Netherlands and run as a personal project.

How I cover gear

I test it

I don't write about plugins or gear I haven't used. If I haven't touched it, I say so.

I'm specific

No vague "great warmth" or "punchy lows." I give you latency numbers, CPU load, price per feature, the stuff that actually helps you decide.

Affiliate links are disclosed

Some links earn a commission. I don't let that dictate ratings. See the Affiliate Disclosure.

I update my content

Plugins get updated. Prices change. I revisit and revise rather than letting outdated info sit.

Frequently asked questions

What is LordReverb?

LordReverb is a music production resource and platform that supports independent artists, producers and professionals in the music industry. It publishes independent plugin and gear reviews and production guides, and runs 4 free tools for artists: Stacks, Playlists, Releases and News.

Is LordReverb free to use?

Yes. Creating a Stack, submitting a release, pitching a playlist, and submitting news are all free with a LordReverb account.

What is a Stack?

A Stack is a free public profile page combining your gear setup (DAW, plugins, hardware) and your discography in one shareable link.

Does LordReverb host music streaming or process sales?

No. LordReverb links out to third-party platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and SoundCloud. It does not host streaming or handle transactions itself.

How do I get my music on LordReverb's Spotify playlists?

Submit a track through the Playlists submission form. Tracks are reviewed and added to a curated playlist when one is open for pitches. Only live Spotify track links are accepted.

What is the difference between News and Releases?

News covers press announcements, gear and software news, and general artist announcements. Releases is specifically for promoting a single, EP or album, with links to where it can be streamed or bought. Approved releases are also announced as a News post.

Get in touch

Got a question, a tip, or want to share your Stack, pitch a playlist, or submit your release? I'd like to hear from you.

Get in touch →