Dec 23, 2004 06:52 pm well I can speak for myself Im still newb but so far the only thing reverb has a use for me is on drums thought process well it just sounds wicked!
Reverb Question
Posted on Dec 23, 2004 06:40 pm
Satellite Jack
Member Since: Nov 29, 2004
I was wondering about when and why you use Reverb.
If an instrument is recorded through a mic, then the natural reverb will be captured in the recording, so why add artificial reverb? Also, is there a general thought process that goes behind adding reverb?
THANKS!
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Dec 23, 2004 06:52 pm well I can speak for myself Im still newb but so far the only thing reverb has a use for me is on drums thought process well it just sounds wicked!
Dec 23, 2004 06:55 pm It's used to create environments and depth. Often if you record things direct, such as common with bass guitar and synths, you can add reverb to help sink the sound back into the mix, as it will add a virtual "room" in which the instrument sits.
Dec 23, 2004 06:55 pm Artificial reverb allows you to add a sense of acoustic space to any audio signal. This can make recording cheaper, more controllable and more creative. It's actually very difficult to obtain quality recordings using only natural reverberation — it requires a great deal of experience, as well as extreme care in selecting and setting up recording environments. This production style is impractical for the majorityof projects, where time or money (or both!) are limited. Home recordings, particularly, often benefit from at least some artificial reverberation as even a reasonably priced reverb processor will usually provide more pleasing ambience than your average spare bedroom! Furthermore, many synthesized sounds have no ambience at all, and so require at least some reverb to make them sit comfortably with acoustic instruments
Dec 23, 2004 07:09 pm but since there is already the natural reverb... will adding a SECOND reverb make it sound weird?
Dec 23, 2004 08:58 pm Many times I will use it as part of the pre-mastering process. As stated above, if the instruments are recorded in an artificial environment, I will put the "band" in a room. Sometimes reverb in the mixing stage will provide a sense of surrealism to vocals. Distant, alouf. Sometimes reverb will cover up performance issues too. Sometimes it just sounds bad.
Dec 23, 2004 09:17 pm I find that the trick to using reverb is to be subtle with it. Don't over do the reverb. And to go along with what ciinx said, you don't always end up recording the reverb as you hear it when you play the instrument (if that makes sense).
If you want to hear what reverb does to a recorded track, the best way to find out if it will sound wierd is to try it out and see.
Dec 24, 2004 06:59 pm Yeah I've found that recording doesn't really pick up all that much reverb. So you have to add some to it later in the mix
Dec 24, 2004 10:35 pm my guitar is usually dripping wet with reverb, other than that i have no need for it, maybe on a drums a tad.
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