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zerobae · Post by **zerobae** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:29 pm

I'm wondering how seasoned producers would use their reverb:

Does it make sense to let different groups of instruments in a mix have their own reverbs (such as one for drums & percussion, another for the lead synth etc.) and place the lot into _another_ reverb that gels the whole mix together?

Or would you rather use one single send reverb, distinguishing the different instruments (groups) only by the amount of send (to reverb)?

Sorry for my English, I hope I'm making sense here...
And thanks in advance for your replies!

Zerobae

kmonkey · Post by **kmonkey** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:51 pm

No rules at all. You can use many different reverbs but remember that using(and over-using)many different reverbs in mix could lead to muddy mixes. But if you have ear and knowledge that should not be a problem.

I use just one. Of course with different presets on more than one channel but that's me. Use whatever you like as long as your mix sound good.

Reverend Rhythm · Post by **Reverend Rhythm** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:05 pm

I tend to use at least a couple, but this is something you have to experiment with and decide for yourself. You want your mix to have different depths: front of the stage, middle, etc. Also, you can overload a reverb with too much information. But you also want continuity, so I will sometimes use one reverb as an over-all reverb. I'll put just a little of everything in it.

Barf · Post by **Barf** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:29 pm

If u want to create the impression that all instruments are played in the same room (like a 'real' band) then use same reverb for all, maybe in different amounts.
Different reverbs are very good for creating ambient atmospheres

daverich · Post by **daverich** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:33 pm

I definately use different verbs for different things.

i.e. - early reflection to bring out acoustic guitars and drums, a more classic reverb sound for vocals etc.

Kind regards

Dave Rich

headquest · Post by **headquest** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:39 pm

I use two as follows:

Firstly I use an effect reverb on an aux send/return channel, and vary the amount of each instrument sent to it to get the right mix/balance.

Secondly I use a subtle amount of convolution reverb to the master once mixing is done.

There are no rules, only ideas, and it's good to share and read other people's approaches

zerobae · Post by **zerobae** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:25 pm

Thanks for your replies so far. Really interesting for me; I don't know why I always thought I should avoid building different small rooms in "the big room". Yeah, I'll give it a try...

mooter · Post by **mooter** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:40 pm

Don't forget panning:)

A lot of times drums will be center but every now and then to keep it both up front and with space I may pan 25-50% left or right, then it's much more distinguishable (is that a word?) to have guitar or whatevers reverbs, which, I might pan opposite of the instrument. Good times

hitman8081 · Post by **hitman8081** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:46 pm

i like to use a seprate reverb on every channel that needs it. why not

but remember that eqing is vital

championrabbit · Post by **championrabbit** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:10 pm

I tend to use one for guitars (very short/ambience type) which I can also (depending on space/tempo/taste) use on kick and/or bass, one for vocals (longer, or replaced with delay) (unless there are a bunch of backing vocals that require different treatment) and one for snare (plate or whatever depending on taste).

Anything else can usually find a home on one of those fx channels.

More than one reverb in one mix?