Reverb
Reverb In this review I will get to talk about only Two Different types of Reverb… Algorithmic and Convolution, so lets get on it...
What is Reverb? Reverb is the sense of space we can perceive just by what we can hear. It is made by how a sound bounces off from its surrounding it may have and the time it takes for it to come to a receptor (our ears, microphone, etc.).
Convolution Reverb Convolution reverb it is like –what we call- an “Impulse Response”, is the most realistic way to get an actual reverb out of a low budget and/ or lack of space, it is made after a real reverb response out of a real place making it the most realistic reverb available for certain situations. This parameters comes from making a “snapshot” of a certain “space” decay, analyzing it and loading it to a software making it a preset. A way to perform this is by recording at the desired “space” a pistol shot and decay sampler. Now in the convolution reverb when you select that “preset” this loads its parameters back so now your track signal comes out with the “Reverb” of that particular “Space” as you were recording there…
Example: The Disney Comcert Hall in Los Angeles, CA.
With the advent of computers able to perform intricate and multiple calculations very quickly, variations of the traditional reverb effects are now possible. Digital reverbs (also called algorithmic reverbs) use various signal processing algorithms in order to create a reverb effect. As these include calculated processing by a computer, they often include many additional parameters that aren’t included in a traditional reverb effect. These additional parameters can make them very versatile, especially if you are wanting to emulate a traditional natural sounding reverb, but with a few extra “unatural” bells and whistles.
Algorithmic Reverb
For example, most high-end algorithmic reverbs also have modulation – meaning the internal parameters of the reverb subtly move and change over time. This can produce a rich and organic effect. Furtermore, many include LFOs and envelope followers. The LFOs will change the parameters of the reverb constantly over time, and the envelope followers allow the reverb parameters to dynamically respond to the level of the audio signal. When these are used subtly, it can inject life and motion to the reverb sound. If they are used at extremely high settings it can create strange effects and the characteristics of a reverb to jump around dramatically.
So there is no better or worse, it is actually smart to use both… in a “well-thought” way, obviously... Each one of them have better qualities for different tasks in a production, it is just up to you to try and see for yourself...
Thank you for going through with me until the end of this presentation, I really appreciate it… my name is Abraham Urias and this was my Review on…
What is Reverb? Reverb is the sense of space we can perceive just by what we can hear. It is made by how a sound bounces off from its surrounding it may have and the time it takes for it to come to a receptor (our ears, microphone, etc.).
Convolution Reverb Convolution reverb it is like –what we call- an “Impulse Response”, is the most realistic way to get an actual reverb out of a low budget and/ or lack of space, it is made after a real reverb response out of a real place making it the most realistic reverb available for certain situations. This parameters comes from making a “snapshot” of a certain “space” decay, analyzing it and loading it to a software making it a preset. A way to perform this is by recording at the desired “space” a pistol shot and decay sampler. Now in the convolution reverb when you select that “preset” this loads its parameters back so now your track signal comes out with the “Reverb” of that particular “Space” as you were recording there…
Example: The Disney Comcert Hall in Los Angeles, CA.
With the advent of computers able to perform intricate and multiple calculations very quickly, variations of the traditional reverb effects are now possible. Digital reverbs (also called algorithmic reverbs) use various signal processing algorithms in order to create a reverb effect. As these include calculated processing by a computer, they often include many additional parameters that aren’t included in a traditional reverb effect. These additional parameters can make them very versatile, especially if you are wanting to emulate a traditional natural sounding reverb, but with a few extra “unatural” bells and whistles.
Algorithmic Reverb
For example, most high-end algorithmic reverbs also have modulation – meaning the internal parameters of the reverb subtly move and change over time. This can produce a rich and organic effect. Furtermore, many include LFOs and envelope followers. The LFOs will change the parameters of the reverb constantly over time, and the envelope followers allow the reverb parameters to dynamically respond to the level of the audio signal. When these are used subtly, it can inject life and motion to the reverb sound. If they are used at extremely high settings it can create strange effects and the characteristics of a reverb to jump around dramatically.
So there is no better or worse, it is actually smart to use both… in a “well-thought” way, obviously... Each one of them have better qualities for different tasks in a production, it is just up to you to try and see for yourself...
Thank you for going through with me until the end of this presentation, I really appreciate it… my name is Abraham Urias and this was my Review on…
