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I generally use one global reverb that I pipe things to in various amounts and a couple of drum reverbs.
I'd suggest being careful about overusing reverbs though- it can mush up quite easily.
For tracks that have been recorded in excellent rooms you might not need much reverb at all.
Don't ignore algorithmic reverbs either- especially things like Izotope (ex-Exponential) Phoenixverb, Numbus, R2 or R4.
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I have always used algorithmic reverb, I've mostly made do with the stock plugins in cubase (when I still used it) and Ableton. I'm not sure if it's my programming ability, they added ambience and space to my mixes, but they've never sounded good to me and wow-ed me.
I have used Xenoverb, which is the only external plugin I use for reverb, and it sounds better to my ears, but the presets and effect overall is wilder and thus harder to incorporate in a regular mix.
Hence, my little hunt for something better. I'm just looking for something that will work well for my music and give it more life. Tell me if I'm being daft..
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Another way is to use two algorithmic reverbs with near identical settings in parallel with one another.
One thing I do a lot with reverbs is compress them and high pass filter them (around 100hz).
Low frequency reverb can mud things up a lot.
Another trick is to automate reverb levels so that the reverb is raised 1-3db in the quiet bits of the songs compared to the loud bits.
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Interesting tip. I could probably hook the reverb to a gate and have it do that automatically..
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Really not interested in spending time and effort in A-B-ing different reverbs.. Hmmmm.
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If we're talking specifics, I also love Waves Abbey Road Plates. Only problem is that it MURDERS CPUs.
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Is Convolution reverb more roomy than a room algorithm?
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I find treating the instruments individually can be better though. So they don't all sit on top of each other.
As has been said a bit of eq is good to tidy things up. At least a bit off the lows and low mids.
I'm not saying this as any kind of expert btw. Trying to understand these things myself. Mixing truly is an art form in it's own right.
@Branshen if you want to explore convolution reverb, have a go with this.
https://impulserecord.com/project/convology-xt-plugin/
It's a bit of a retro UI but I quite like it. Reminds me of Gigasampler for some reason.
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