Using reverb as blend to bring mix together

[ste20man]

Hi all.

I'm using Altiverb 6 for the first time and I'm trying to use it on a send channel so I can route audio from other tracks to that channel so I get a 'blend' / impression that all the guitar tracks were recorded in the one 'space'.

I'm using this technique to 'glue' the tracks together. Is this the best way of doing things?

Altiverb has some beautiful IR spaces and I'd really like it to work out.

On the send channel that has the Altiverb plugin, is it better to have the send only output reverb, and no dry signal?

Cheers for your ideas, Ste.

[moresound]

I usually use verb to do just the opposite to give each instrument it's own feel.

Give it a try and see what you think gluing them all together with a single verb sounds like ..... if you don't like it - that's what the undo button is for.

[jimmys69]

I rarely use much reverb anymore. I used to think it 'glued' a mix together. Now it just sounds like mud to me, having the same reverb on all tracks. That being said, it is important to not have one instrument sound like it is in a garage, and one in a cathedral. Compression however, can really bring a mix together, in a cohesive space. This is all relative to personal taste, so anything I say or do, will not be held against me in the court of HR.

[Dogbreath]

so anything I say or do, will not be held against me in the court of HR.

not true.

behead his lava lamp.




p.s.....back on track here...
I'd think compression (like may or may not have been mentioned here would be more of what I'd be reaching for for cohesiveness)

[jimmys69]

not true.

behead his lava lamp.




p.s.....back on track here...
I'd think compression (like may or may not have been mentioned here would be more of what I'd be reaching for for cohesiveness)

Dood! Bulb just burned out in mine! And a session in 10 minutes! WTF do I do?

[moresound]

Dood! Bulb just burned out in mine! And a session in 10 minutes! WTF do I do?

Cancel! They will understand.

[jimmys69]

Ha!!! The bulb was just loose!

All is good!!

Now to kill the cat that snuck in here, all hissy and sh*t.

[moresound]

Ha!!! The bulb was just loose!

All is good!!

Now to kill the cat that snuck in here, all hissy and sh*t.

fiesta cat ☼yeehaw☼

[mixsit]

...On the send channel that has the Altiverb plugin, is it better to have the send only output reverb, and no dry signal?
Cheers for your ideas, Ste.

Yes. If the verb was in-line (series) with the track you would use the verb's wet/dry mix control.
Bussed' (like you have) is a parallel -2nd path. That makes the 100% verb bus level added back in the wet/dry mix.

[Washburn100]

I still use a reverb bus, depending on the song. Gives the sense you are all actually in the same room. Full wet, then turn it way down, matbe 2 - 3%. Less is more. I use the Pantheon reverb and when used very gently, it sounds great.