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Using reverb to layer the mix

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Using reverb to layer the mix

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Now that we have a reverb set up, it's time to layer the mix. In this video, I'll show you that by placing instruments in different environments, we can give the mix depth and interest. So in layering the mix, we're thinking of three different things. First thing is, are the instruments in front or behind each other in a pleasing manner in the mix? The second thing is, does one instrument or vocal need a completely different reverb sound, and therefore its own reverb? The third thing is, does an instrument or a vocal need an effect other than reverb like a delay or modulation, which are things that we'll cover in other movies? So the first thing we're going to do is set up three reverbs. The first one is a small space and it's a room with less than a second of decay time on it. And we can use that for percussion or drums or guitars or even keyboards. Second one is a medium space and in this case, we're going to use a plate. And that's set for between 1 and 2 seconds of reverb decay…

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