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Posted by: mattacuk Oct 5 2007, 12:17 AM

Im not sure exactly where to ask this question - but i thought there was a good chance Tony might know!

What exactly is Reverb??

thanks!

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 12:50 AM

It's a multiply reflection of an original soundwave Matt. Like when you stand in a tunnel and shout 'Matt' you may hear after a while 'matt, matt, matt...'. (An echo is the original wave repeated after a short time delay; a reverb is the reflected wave and usually takes a longer time to sound then an echo.)

Every (large enough) space has a reverb characteristic and reverb can add a sense of space and depth to a sound. With modern convolution reverbs you can make yourself sound like you are playing in Madison Square Gardens/Wembley Arena/Sydney Opera House/your local pub toilet rather then your bedroom. With reverb you don't btw usually get a single reflected wave but multiples that start out simple but eventually form a complicated pattern. People often talk about the leading edge/front of the wave where the pattern is simple and the tail where it's complicated.

It can be a nice effect but if you put too many different reverbs in a single mix you'll end up with a bit of a mess. A lot of guitar amps have either a spring reverb or a digital reverb fitted and it can be good to add a bit of body and depth.

Hope that helps,

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Oct 5 2007, 01:44 AM

Hi Tony, thats a really great explaination - thankyou very much! My Vox AC15 has reverb on it, i wasnt entirley sure how to use it.

Posted by: MickeM Oct 5 2007, 03:26 AM

Since Tonys answer was just the greatest I will just say one word - Room

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 06:13 AM

Better answer MickeM - you've said in one word what I wanted to say in about 100 . Nice one .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: jeff Oct 5 2007, 09:53 PM

Tony, is that a VST plug in for Reaper?

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 10:19 PM

definitely Jeff . Dare say though that you might need a Mackie big knob for it to work properly after a few beers though .

(Andrew edit if it's too crude)

Cheers,
Tony

ps the Mackie Big knob does exist its a monitor switch

Posted by: Pavel Oct 5 2007, 10:25 PM

Ok, so now we can create new advertisement:

"Drinking beer? Get and Mackie Big Knob and don't worry about how much you drink!"

Posted by: jeff Oct 5 2007, 10:29 PM

Or a Telefunken U47. *Sorry Andrew*

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 5 2007, 10:41 PM

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 5 2007, 10:47 PM

lalalalala I can't hear you ...

Posted by: Pavel Oct 5 2007, 11:05 PM

I wish i knew what you guys are talking about

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 6 2007, 12:57 AM

Big knobs and (tele)funkening ...

The Mackie Big Knob is a http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACBIGKNOB

The Telefunken (or Neumann) U47 is a http://www.telefunkenusa.com/products/show_product.php?item=7&cat=mics.

And we are talking about them because we are interested in recording, not because they sound rude, oh no, definately not

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 6 2007, 01:13 AM

Rude Andrew? Never crossed my mind, honest

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Oct 6 2007, 01:30 AM

Only you guys could make a thread about reverb this crazy!

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 6 2007, 01:46 AM

Crazy Matt?

Jeff and I were having a very serious conversation about studio equipment . Honest

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: jeff Oct 6 2007, 03:21 AM

That's right. We are merely pointing out that you need the right equipment to get the right sound.

Posted by: botoxfox Oct 7 2007, 07:31 PM

http://d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y.com/ Ok, I'm gonna stop now...

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 7 2007, 09:49 PM

Arrgghhh! He got me too ... I'm definitely going to change my ways