When using huge, long reverbs like the Taj Mahal preset in VVV, I'm noticing that the phase correlation becomes somewhat tenuous. I tried playing with some of the parameters to get a "tighter" sound, but was unable to find anything that made a big difference in that regard. Does anyone have any suggestions on creating lush spaces that hold up well when collapsed to mono?
Thanks.
Improving mono compatibility with big verbs
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- KVRAF
- 3426 posts since 15 Nov, 2006 from Pacific NW
Which preset are you talking about in VVV?
Also, are you listening to the phase correlation when summed to mono, or watching a phase meter? I wouldn't worry too much about a phase meter, as one of the main purposes of an algorithmic reverb is to create a wide stereo image through decorrelation. The term "decorrelation" means that the autocorrelation between channels is minimized, while preserving the spectral content of these signals.
Also, are you listening to the phase correlation when summed to mono, or watching a phase meter? I wouldn't worry too much about a phase meter, as one of the main purposes of an algorithmic reverb is to create a wide stereo image through decorrelation. The term "decorrelation" means that the autocorrelation between channels is minimized, while preserving the spectral content of these signals.
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- KVRian
- 746 posts since 27 Nov, 2011
Don't start with stereo and try to make it collapse to mono. Start with mono and get it sounding good. Put a mono effect on your master track. Add your reverb, adjust it until it sounds good. Disable the mono effect and enjoy the glorious stereo sound.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 190 posts since 16 Feb, 2004
I am using the Mod Taj preset. I noticed the phase meter initially, although now that you mention it, it doesn't sound as detrimental as it looks. Tinkering a bit with rolling off the low side signal on some of my pads helped out a bit as well.valhallasound wrote:Which preset are you talking about in VVV?
Also, are you listening to the phase correlation when summed to mono, or watching a phase meter? I wouldn't worry too much about a phase meter, as one of the main purposes of an algorithmic reverb is to create a wide stereo image through decorrelation. The term "decorrelation" means that the autocorrelation between channels is minimized, while preserving the spectral content of these signals.
Thank you both for the feedback.
