Reverb Addiction?, Let's talk reverb! |
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Reverb Addiction?, Let's talk reverb! |
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Dec 8 2015, 07:16 AM |
I'm a reverb junkie - I have to be careful to dial it back or it can wash out the lead vocal or guitar solo.
So, is it just me - why does everything sound better with reverb? |
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Dec 8 2015, 09:37 AM |
Yes me too!
Reverb can hide your playing mistakes (to a certain extent) - and is therefore very tempting to use! The problem is that it hides so many other things as well (your tone, other instruments in the backing track etc), therefor it is easy to ruin things with it. However I have had some progress recently in using a fair amount of reverb BUT with: * high pass filter around ~1000Hz (so no low frequencies that will kill the mix), NB this high pass filter is only on the reverb, not on your guitar track. * Longer predelay times to make sure the reverb does not kill your attack and tone, ie around 100ms. Here is an example of a tone with such settings: https://www.facebook.com/kristofer.dahl/vid...063307660350515 |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:25 AM |
Reverb is the reason why many people are singing in the bathroom, it sounds better then Hehe I think you're onto something there *off showering* |
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Dec 8 2015, 01:49 PM |
I'm a delay junkie.
But I like a bit of verb too. Just ordered this ... https://robertkeeley.com/Caverns -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Dec 8 2015, 03:10 PM |
Just ordered this ... https://robertkeeley.com/Caverns Looks nice, and Keeley seems to know what they are doing! |
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Dec 8 2015, 03:36 PM |
I'm hopeful in that as a 2 in 1 pedal it free up some space for me. We'll see.
*Most of my solo vids utilize a fair amount of Reverb and Delay. I don't think it gets in the way but it's definitely 'featured'. This one has one quick repeat but a long (plate) reverb ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJQvpKXrXS4 This post has been edited by klasaine: Dec 8 2015, 05:55 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Dec 8 2015, 03:52 PM |
I'm hopeful in that as a 2 in 1 pedal it free up some space for me. Will see. *Most of my solo vids utilize a fair amount of Reverb and Delay. I don't think it gets in the way but it's definitely 'featured'. This one has one quick repeat but a long (plate) reverb ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJQvpKXrXS4 Yes this is a great example of nice settings to me. Also with this kind of solo recording I would want the time based effect to be a more integral part of of the tone. The opposite would be true for a lead guitar sound in a busy metal mix. |
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Dec 8 2015, 05:55 PM |
As Mertay said ... you want the repeats to be darker, especially for 'lead'.
With arpeggiated chords clean and clear (digital) delay repeats can sound cool when they remain brighter. Also having those repeats off to one side (in a recording) really helps. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Dec 8 2015, 08:15 PM |
I'm a delay junkie. But I like a bit of verb too. Just ordered this ... https://robertkeeley.com/Caverns SWEET! |
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Dec 16 2015, 03:38 AM |
For metal rhythm, I really don't like much, if any reverb. I feel it takes away some of the punch.
But of course, in one of my favorite genres of music, Surf rock, over saturated spring reverb is essential. The songs will not work without it. Dick Dale is famous for his very wet sound. He uses a Fender Reverb tank that is separate from his amp. I have seen him live a couple of times, and he is the loudest and most powerful guitarist I have ever seen live. Don't mind the stupid video added to this song This Argentinian band uses two guitars completely saturated with reverb, yet every note is incredibly clear. A big part of this is due to the use of single coils. They got the clarity and "twang" that you really can't get from humbuckers. Single coil twang and reverb go hand in hand. This is why its so great plugging a Fender guitar into a Fender amp. The big bottom end on Fender amps combined with the lush reverb sounds HUGE. This post has been edited by Mudbone: Dec 16 2015, 03:42 AM -------------------- He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Dec 16 2015, 07:25 AM |
I add an overall reverb inside my Ozone 5 mastering plugin. Helps glue the whole mix together.
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Dec 18 2015, 04:17 PM |
Hi Todd... what are the Parameters "Decay" and "PRE Delay" at the reverb Settings?
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