kWhy does the reverb sound so overwhelming? For one factor, we added particular person reverb plug-ins to each half within the observe, with out occupied with whether or not they actually wanted it. We additionally didn’t do a lot to regulate what the reverb is doing, as an alternative letting it conflict with different elements (and all the opposite reverbs).
The lesson right here? One of the best ways to get good observe definition is commonly to make use of much less reverb, and to make use of it with intention.
Right here’s how we reworked the reverb to enhance the observe’s general definition.
We began by deleting all these particular person reverbs, and as an alternative including only one reverb to a Return in our DAW. We will now ship as many (or as few) devices as we prefer to this reverb, and management how a lot reverb is utilized to every one.
When doing this, ensure that the reverb plug-in you add to the Return is ready at 100% Moist.
Subsequent, we selected milder reverb settings than we have been utilizing earlier than. We did this with Raum, a flexible reverb that’s a part of the 360 Necessities subscription.
Utilizing Raum’s Grounded mode, we selected a brief decay of 0.6 seconds, and turned the dimensions proper right down to 14%.