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12 Reverb Tips for Musicians .
Reverb is one of the most used effects while mixing a song and getting the right reverb is key to getting a good mix .
Diversify
Rather than trying to make everything in the mix in the same acoustic environment , why not use a couple of really diverse reverbs to add some strange depth to your tunes ? A really dry , upfront vocal works nicely alongside a really ‘ drowned ’ string section or a small bright room setting on the drums .
Automate
Try automating return levels if you have a digital mixer so that the reverb comes and goes in different sections of the song . By tweaking the aux send levels , manually , during the mix , you can add splashes of reverb on the fly to add interest to snares or vocal parts .
Take your time
Spend some time choosing or trying out different ‘ verbs . Different songs lend themselves towards different types and sounds . Don ’ t just settle with what sounds good in solo ...
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