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Reverb

Lesson 17 from: Logic Pro for iPad

Tomas George

Reverb

Lesson 17 from: Logic Pro for iPad

Tomas George

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17. Reverb

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Reverb

Reverb. This is a crucial audio effect used to simulate the natural reverberation of acoustic spaces. It adds depth dimension and realism to audio recordings by emulating the reflections and decay of sounds in different environments. Reverb is created by the reflection of sound waves off surfaces in an acoustic space such as walls, floors and ceilings. These reflections combined with the original sound to create a complex pattern of echoes and reverberations in digital audio production. Reverb is generated using algorithms that simulate the behavior of acoustic spaces. These algorithms model parameters such as room sound shape and surface material to recreate the desired reverb characteristics. So let's now show the details of the chromo verb reverb effect that's added on to boss one and explain the essential settings of reverb and how it works. Reverb parameters. Different reverb plugins may have slightly different parameters. Here are some general ones you should expect to see. And m...

ost rever plugins room size, this determines the perceived size of the virtual space in which reverb occurs. Larger room sizes result in longer decay times and more spacious reverberation. So let's play this back now and I'll adjust the size dial and this will emulate different size rooms decay time. This controls the duration of the reverb to or how long it takes for the reverberation to fade away. After the sound source stops longer decay times, create a more pronounced sense of space. While shorter decay times produce shorter, more controlled reverb. Let's now play this back again and I'll adjust the decay time dial early reflections. These simulate the initial reflections of sound of nearby surfaces in the acoustic space, adjusting the early reflection parameter can enhance the sense of realism and depth in the reverb effect. So let's play this back now and I'll adjust the early late mix style. So this control, we can blend between the early and late reflections. Let me show you now pre delay. This is the time interval between the original sound and the start of the reverb allowing the dry signal to be heard before the reverberation begins, which can help preserve clarity and articulation in the mix. Let's play this back now and I'll adjust the pre delay dial damping. This mimics the absorption of high frequencies by surfaces in the acoustic space. Increasing damping reduces the brightness of the reverb or decreasing damping adds sparkle and airiness. OK. So that's the essential controls for the reverb effect. As I said, some reverb plugins can look different but they should all have the same essential controls or at least most of the ones covered in this video. OK. So now let's have a look at some creative uses of reverb. Reverb can be used to add depth and ambience to audio recordings. Placing sounds in a virtual acoustic environment by adjusting parameters like room size and decay time. You can tailor the reverb effect to suit the mood and atmosphere of your music. Reverb can also enhance the perception of spatial depth and dimension in a mix, making it sound more immersive and lifelike. So let's now play this back again and drawing playback. I'll adjust the decay time for the reverb. I'll also show the mixer again, drawing playback and I'll also send more of the piano part to the reverb with the send out by placing instruments and vocals in different virtual spaces. You can create a sense of depth and separation that adds clarity and definition to your mix. Let's now show the details for this chroma verb effect by tapping on this effect and selecting show details. Reverb can be used to evoke emotions and create dramatic effects in music by using long decay times and lush reverb tales. You can create a sense of grandeur and majesty or shorter decay times and tighter reverbs can add tension and excitement to a track. Let's now play this back and adjust the decay time. So you can hear the difference. Reverb can also be used creatively to create special effects and unique textures in music. Experiment with extreme reverb settings such as a high pre delay time or unusual room shapes to create surreal and worldly sounds that can add intrigue and interest to your productions. Ok. So that's the end of this video. Thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next one.

Class Materials

Bonus Materials

Lesson_24_-_Gestures_in_Logic_Pro_for_iPad.pdf
Lesson_28_-_ChromaGlow_Project_Example.logicx.zip

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