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Reverb Time –
This is the approximate duration of the reverb "tail". The actual
time is also determined by musical material as well as values of other parameters. Your
choices for reverb time will be driven by the type of music you're mixing, as well as
the amount of reverb (wet/dry) you use. You might be surprised to know that you can
use a longer reverb time than you think you can, as long as there's only a bit of reverb
in the mix.
Predelay –
Predelay is used to add a small amount of delay to a signal before it
enters the reverberator. This is used to create a little separation between the wet and
dry signals, in turn creating greater clarity in the mix. For small rooms a short predelay
of 5-10ms is a good place to start. For very busy mixes with moderate reverb, 10-
25ms is about right. For large spaces, pre delay might go up to 50ms. These are just
guidelines – use what your ears like.
Reverb Type –
This is where you choose the basic wiring of the reverb. Plates are
among the most popular artificial reverbs, known for the diffuse "shhhh" sound they
add to percussion. Chambers are dense and colorless and have been used for every
kind of music where the reverb shouldn't intrude on the sound. Halls are medium to
large venues, used for all sorts of acoustic music. Rooms have been used for drums,
voiceovers, guitars – anything where a very short reverb is useful. Every type of reverb
has been successfully used on every kind of music. Again, the ears are king.
Reflection –
Most natural spaces have some number of discrete echoes – they're
usually not very strong, but they are important. The reflect parameter allows you
to select from several preset combinations of these echoes. Generally speaking,
the lower Reflect values indicate shorter times. Reflection levels vary as you select
different values. The best way to choose is simply to use your ears.
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