Magazine | Reverbs

Mar 12, 2020

4 Tips for Using Reverb on Acoustic Guitar

In a dense mix it can be tough to find space for acoustic guitar, while in a sparse track, the acoustic needs to fill up more real estate. Learn to use reverb in different ways to help place the acoustic guitar in the track.

Mar 05, 2020

Creating Deep Ambient Sounds with Sub-Oscillators

Getting airy pad synth sounds is quite accessible for most people with a few plugins. But getting deep, rich, low-frequency ambience can be tricky. Learn how to achieve these sounds using sub-oscillators.

Feb 24, 2020

Top 30 Audio Plugins & Bundles – Buyer’s Guide 2020

Choosing which plugins to add to your creative arsenal can feel overwhelming. We’ve compiled a “buyer’s guide” of all-time user favorites to help you find the essentials for your productions and mixes.

Jan 23, 2020

7 Fundamental Mixing Tools You Need in Every Song

These are the “bread and butter” tools of a mix engineer’s kit. Learn how to get your song sounding like a finished record with faders, pan knobs, EQs, compressors/limiters, saturators, delays and reverbs.

Nov 12, 2019

6 Tips for Using Reverb on Drums in Your Mix

Drums are a living, breathing instrument and require ambiance around them to sing properly. Each space will convey a distinct vibe to the song—learn how to shape your drum reverbs for the sound you want.

Oct 28, 2019

Renaissance Quick Look: R-Verb

Waves Renaissance Reverb gives you complete and intuitive control over your reverb parameters, allowing you to sculpt the perfect spatial FX setting for every track. Learn how to use this versatile and rich-sounding reverb processor.

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Oct 16, 2019

8 Tips for Mixing and Producing '80s Sounds

Technology in the 1980s changed the game for record making, as synthesizers, drum machines, automation, sampling and other studio trickery entered the market. Draw inspiration from the era’s sounds for your mixes.

Oct 10, 2019

Craig’s Mix Tips: Doubling Up Your Reverbs

A good reverb can add life, depth and richness to a track. But sometimes two reverbs together are what’s needed. Learn how to create innovative, musically useful effects by doubling up your reverb plugins.

Sep 05, 2019

Guitar Reverb: How to Get More Creative in Your Mix

Why settle for the same familiar sounds with guitar reverb in your mix? With a few simple concepts and some creativity, you can customize your guitar reverb treatments for the song and take them to the next level.

Jul 09, 2019

Plate vs. Chamber Reverb: Abbey Road Plugins Compared

Reverb molded the sound of vintage recordings. Learn what makes Abbey Road’s Plate and Chamber reverbs—used by the Beatles and Pink Floyd among others—so special, and how to use them effectively in your music.