Reverb Plugin Questions???

[JLEpperson]

I'm mixing a new electronic project and I would like some imput on my reverbs.
I've got Dverb, Revibe, TC Megareverb, True Verb, and Renn Verb.

1. Stereo V.S Mono
2. Pre sets and preferred verbs on vocal, snare, keys and etc.

Suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks

[rwhitney]

Some basic things:
Try different reverbs on different sources.
Maybe blend them all together with a touch of stereo reverb shared by all.
Pre-delay makes a sound seem closer, and you can use less overall reverb when using it, but be careful not to set it to a timing that conflicts with the rhythm of the music.
Eq the reverb to make it less bright or less muddy. Brightening a reverb will make the source sound brighter, too.
Panning reverb to the opposite side of a mono source creates a stereo effect.
Plate reverbs work well on voice.
You can vary the amount of reverb on a source at different times in a song. A typical example is if an instrument, say bass, begins the song alone, you could add a touch of reverb to it just for the intro so when the other instruments enter it doesn't sound weird. But then take the reverb off so when the others enter so it doesn't get muddy. Also more reverb on something in a chorus than verse, and vice versa (sorry) and different reverbs used the same way.
Use delay instead of, or in comb. with, reverb. Timed delay works better than reverb on a rapper, imo.
Try adding a little chorus to reverb.
Try using reverb on only one or two sources, leaving everything else dry.
Use tiny amounts of different reverbs on different sources so that the accumulation isn't overly wet.
You can add a little reverb to a master. Doing so can also help unify a project's sound.