Reverb" Help"

[kevin cornect]

Hi,
I have reverb problems #1. If I use reverb in the tracks ,Guitars ,vocals.etch
trks 1 to 8 , can or do I use more reverd when I mix down.
#2 Is it better to like have a hall reverb on guitars, mandolin and a room type reverb on vocals. #3 Then there's tone , delay time,?
Man I could use a helping hand.thanks
Kevin

 

[chessrock]

I don't think any of us can really help you without being there with you while you're mixing. Seriously, at some point in time, you're going to have to learn on your own through experimentation and develop your ear.

This might be a good time to start.

 

[bennychico11]

exactly...it's all about what you like. opinions differ on tunes. just use your ear.

 

[xfinsterx]

what reverb plug/unit are you using?

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

Man I could use a helping hand.thanks
Kevin

This might give you a better overall picture --> Mixing 101

 

[masteringhouse]

Hi,
I have reverb problems #1. If I use reverb in the tracks ,Guitars ,vocals.etch
trks 1 to 8 , can or do I use more reverd when I mix down.
#2 Is it better to like have a hall reverb on guitars, mandolin and a room type reverb on vocals. #3 Then there's tone , delay time,?
Man I could use a helping hand.thanks
Kevin

Think about what kind of room you would like them to sound like they were recorded in (size, type of materials on walls, etc.) and adjust to that.

Don't get stuck on just reverbs, try a delay alone with a bit of feedback too. Sometimes this can simulate a room setting better (especially a small room) than a 'verb. Also try patching in an EQ in the aux send when going to a 'verb or delay, as well as a compressor (and maybe gate) pre or post effect.

Lots of stuff to play around with, even not using an effect all all but re-feeding stuff to a real room and recording that on a separate track.

 

[bbop73]

Want to know about reverb. Check out this thread.

http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=39918