Basic question about reverb

Matt_Fletcher_2000

I'm after some help.

If I'm creating samples in synths and apps outside my DAW (nano studio or gadget) am I best taking reverb (and delay?) off completely and adding them back in my DAW so they glue in better with the nanostudio / gadget sounds?

I'm finding sounds sampled in are tending to stick out of the mix a bit. But then there's some lovely reverb on some external synths.

Any help appreciated.

RUncELL

When mixing down loops it's not always a good idea, because if later down the line you think 'theres too much reverb on that loop' it's harder to take it off. But if you really like a loop with fx then why not, don't forget to let the fx tail out. One thing i do is mixdown a dry version as well, just in case.

RedSkyLullaby

If you have decent reverb in your daw best to record dry. If using external reverb I sometimes record the wet effect signal on one track and dry audio on another then can adjust level still in the mix or even record a couple different options to see which fits the overall mix better

Matt_Fletcher_2000

Thanks guys. Think I'm often best recording with and without and then I can decide later. I'll start doing that.

Not sure of the opinions on Gadgets reverb quality. It's extremely basic. Seems to add a lot of noise to me. But can be ok for a slightly eiry feel which I like.

RUncELL

Thanks Matt.. One thing to look out for when creating a loop sample with fx is -Each time it loops the fx are going from full on to full off, which will sound un-natural.

If you have a 4 bar loop (with fx), then mixdown 6 or 7 bars (or enough for the fx to fade to out). Then import it into your DAW and cut it at the end of the loop so now you have your loop and the fx tail. Then drag the fx tail onto another track and to the start of your loop.. Now you'll have a seamless loop. Mixdown again if needed.

Hope that makes sense.

Matt_Fletcher_2000

Thanks @Runcell. Yep I've got that covered. Although I rarely use loops actually.

Accent

I generally mix in reverb towards the end, unless it is really a part of the sound. This goes for delay as well, although less so. The only exception I make is when dealing with outboard gear directly patched to an instrument for character, but it's pretty easy to put your mix underwater if you run too much through reverb before finalizing the mix.

Matt_Fletcher_2000

Thanks Accent. That makes sense.

Will

I'm in the after camp as well but it really depends on the content and in some cases, the tools. Gadget and NanoStudio are amazing apps with considerably less than amazing reverbs.

Matt_Fletcher_2000

Thanks Syrupcore.

Wish those two apps would get IAA FXs one day!