Join Alex U. Case for an in-depth discussion in this video Timbre and texture, part of Audio Foundations: Reverb.
As we know from our earlier discussion about the frequency-dependent parameters in most…reverb processors, reverb doesn't treat all frequencies the same.…reverb devices have a frequency response that's not typically flat, and the frequency response…varies by design from plug-in to plug-in and preset to preset.…Shown here is a reverb where the low frequencies get a bit of a boost, they last a little bit…longer while the high frequencies roll-off.…This is typical of reverbs that are influenced by actual spaces.…
The extra low-frequency resonance is known to be flattering for romantic orchestral music…in large concert halls.…The high-frequency reverberation decays more quickly, influenced by the real world property…of air absorption in concert halls, and so many digital reverbs wanting to emulate the…sound of the great halls do a good job of reproducing these spectral features and reverb.…But a Spring reverb, a reverb built on the mechanical system using metal springs, not…surprisingly has a very different frequency response.…
Author
Alex U. Case
Updated
1/24/2014Released
12/14/2012These techniques can be practiced with the free Get in the Mix sessions, currently available for Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
- What is reverb?
- Understanding how acoustic reverb works in rooms
- Working with the signal flow, effects loops, and available CPU resources
- Understanding core parameters, like reverb time and pre-delay
- Simulating space
- Creating nonlinear reverb
- Building pre-delay effects
- Using reverse reverb
- Using convolution correctly
Skill Level Appropriate for all
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Q: This course was updated on 4/16/2013. What changed
A: We added a bonus chapter, "Advanced Reverb Techniques," with new movies on setting up your own reverb chamber, using convolution to simulate a space, and getting great impulse responses.
Q: This course was updated on 01/24/2014. What changed?
A: The Get in the Mix videos have been updated to the most recent version of Pro Tools. Also, the course now includes free Get in the Mix sessions for two more DAWs: Logic Pro X and Pro Tools 11.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 58s
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1. Understanding Reverberation
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What is reverb?2m 35s
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Why do we use reverb?4m 9s
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2. Technologies for Creating Reverb
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3. Key Parameters and Reference Values
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4. Reverb Techniques
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Simulating space with reverb5m 42s
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Hearing space in the mix6m 33s
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Timbre and texture3m 36s
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5. Advanced Reverb Topics
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Using convolution correctly2m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 29s
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