FANTASTiC | 30 May 2018 | 4.29 GB

Professional mix engineer Matthew Weiss teaches you basic, advanced and creative techniques for creating an exciting, evocative, three-dimensional mix using reverb.

Mixing with Reverb will teach you how to:

Choose the Perfect Reverb

We break down and compare various algorithms and reverb types so you can familiarize yourself with the best options available for any mixing situation.

Manipulate Reverb Parameters

Learn how to manipulate parameters including early reflections, pre-delay, decay time, damping and more to create the perfect sounding reverb.

Create an Effective Stereo Image

Learn how you can manipulate the various sounds within a three-dimensional space to create a realistic (or surreal) atmosphere and vibe.

Bring Your Music to Life

Learn tips for automating reverb parameters to help create a dynamic, exciting and evocative mix by accentuating special moments in your song.

Create Rhythmic Reverbs

Learn how you can set your reverbs to perfectly match the tempo of your song and reinforce the rhythmic impact of a groove.

Manipulate Natural Ambience

Learn how you can create a natural acoustic ambience by using the actual room capture and manipulating it in the mix.

Creative Approaches to Reverb

We’ll show you some unconventional and inspiring ways to use reverb to create a memorable and unique atmosphere for your songs.

Process Reverb with EQ

Learn how to use EQ to further customize the impact of your reverb in a mix, including damping techniques to de-emphasize reverb tails and more.

Techniques for Specific Genres

Explore how reverb is characteristically and most effectively used in various genres including Hip-Hop, EDM, Reggae, Jazz, Pop and more.

Bonus: Casey Dowdell Interview

We interview Casey Dowdell, designer of the acclaimed Bricasti M7 Reverb. Casey shares his wisdom on designing realistic algorithmic reverbs.

You'll learn how to:

•Create an effective three-dimensional space within your mix

•Master essential reverb parameters, controls and techniques

•Use reverb to create a natural cohesion for elements of a mix

•Create lush sounding reverbs for vocals, pads, guitars and more

•Manipulate the texture and tone of the reverbs in your mix

•Create interesting and exciting rhythmic effects with reverb

•Utilize filtering to emphasize or de-emphasize reverb in a mix

•Create a realistic (or totally surreal) ambience for your song

•Apply reverb to rap vocals while retaining the raw presence

•Manipulate the stereo field and three-dimensionality of a mix

•Choose the best types of reverb for any specific mix situation

•Process and filter your reverbs for ultimate flexibility in a mix

•Understand the characteristics of ambience for specific genres

•Use automation to create dramatic and memorable moments

•Create evocative effects that accentuate the emotions of a song