Phase reversal by mistake...

[RAMI]

I just recorded a few guitar tracks and realised that I had the phase reverse switch engaged the whole time. These were all seperate parts, not doubling the same part. Now from what I understand about phase, is that it only works in relation to something else picking up the same signal. So I don't think what I did will have an adeverse effect on my mix, will it?

[boingoman]

I wouldn't think so. And you can always reverse them again, right?

[bennychico11]

yeah, just reverse the tracks that they are on.

[travelin travis]

what chico said (hit the phase reverse button/switch on the track).

[RAMI]

Hehe...That was too obvious. Didn't even cross my mind. It probably would have eventually, but it was still morning for me when I posted...Thanx alot guys.

[LeeRosario]

Originally Posted by RAMI

I just recorded a few guitar tracks and realised that I had the phase reverse switch engaged the whole time. These were all seperate parts, not doubling the same part. Now from what I understand about phase, is that it only works in relation to something else picking up the same signal. So I don't think what I did will have an adeverse effect on my mix, will it?

yeah, if they weren't on the same source, then it's not a terrible inconvinience. You probably wouldn't hear a difference at all. Now if you find yourself tilting your head a little bit if you hear a sudden awkward balance, then you may have to switch it on one side. Pretty much in the same way you hear a pair of speakers that are out of phase. It's pretty easy to tell.

In fact, some people reverse polarity on seperately recorded tracks just to see if they get just a little more cohesiveness out of layered tracks, but whether it works or not, I leave that up to thier discretion.

[NYMorningstar]

Originally Posted by RAMI

Hehe...That was too obvious. Didn't even cross my mind. It probably would have eventually, but it was still morning for me when I posted...Thanx alot guys.

Good thing you're not from Austalia, you'd have to reverse everything

[RAMI]

Originally Posted by LeeRosario

yeah, if they weren't on the same source, then it's not a terrible inconvinience. You probably wouldn't hear a difference at all. Now if you find yourself tilting your head a little bit if you hear a sudden awkward balance, then you may have to switch it on one side. Pretty much in the same way you hear a pair of speakers that are out of phase. It's pretty easy to tell.

In fact, some people reverse polarity on seperately recorded tracks just to see if they get just a little more cohesiveness out of layered tracks, but whether it works or not, I leave that up to thier discretion.

Thanx Lee...Funny you mention the last part. I do that too. If I'm doubling a vocal part by singing it twice, I'll hit the phase button on the secong track just in case it gives me a little more seperation. Whether it does or not, I don't know, but I figure it can't hurt.