when you aproach a mix do you use reverb on rap lead vocals or do you keep it dry and whats a good starting settings to use on the reverb when you wanna keep your lead vocals upfront but at the same time having that 3d dimension sound to it?

I usually don't use verb on rap vocals, but I do sometimes use short nonlin verbs with a pre-delay. In fact, pre-delay will keep your vocal sounding in yer face but allow the verb to be heard.

When creating reverb sounds, you should be able to see the walls of the room in your mind... chew on that for a minute and try to understand it.

thanks,
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