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Originally Posted by EricKrk  This is very cool, but I have a question to some of you mixers out there. When I tend to use reverb I get confused as to how much to add. After I start, I end up almost always have too much reverb sound and it makes the recording sound foolish almost. How do you guys keep from using too much of it? I find that the use of reverb is one of the hardest things to grasp for myself. |
A wholly subjective and contextual discussion, of course, but don't be discouraged: you will eventually get a pretty good relationship to it. Experience helps. Learn from your mistakes.
The thing with reverb is: always ask yourself
"What do I want the listener to picture when they close their eyes?" You are trying to build a vista of some sort. This is what you are doing when you are mixing. It's a
vista. What is the image you are trying to create? A realistic portrayal of people playing on a stage or in a hall? A confrontational, ultra-close ensemble? A fantasy world of your own construction?
I mean, realism isn't necessarily the name of the game. Y'know? Music is art. Enjoy.
- c