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Reverb Settings

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Reverb Types

Type
Description
Best For
Hall
Large, natural spaces with long decay
Orchestras, vocals, epic sounds
Plate
Dense, smooth, bright decay
Vocals, drums, snare, guitars
Room
Small to medium natural spaces
Drums, acoustic instruments, vocals
Spring
Vintage, boingy, metallic sound
Guitars, retro sounds, special FX

Reverb Times by Genre

Genre
Vocal Reverb
Drum Reverb
Pop
1.2 - 1.8s (Plate/Room)
0.8 - 1.2s (Room)
Rock
1.5 - 2.5s (Plate/Hall)
1.0 - 1.5s (Room/Plate)
Hip-Hop
1.0 - 1.5s (Plate)
0.5 - 1.0s (Room/Plate)
EDM
2.0 - 4.0s (Hall/Reverse)
1.5 - 2.5s (Gated/Plate)

Reverb Parameters

Decay Time

  • Short (0.5-1s): Intimate, upfront
  • Medium (1-2s): Natural space
  • Long (2s+): Epic, atmospheric

Pre-Delay

  • 0-20ms: Glued sound
  • 20-60ms: Natural separation
  • 60-120ms: Noticeable echo effect

Damping

  • High: Bright, clear tails
  • Medium: Natural decay
  • Low: Dark, vintage sound

Pro Tips

EQ Your Reverb

Cut low-end rumble (below 200Hz) and harsh highs (above 8kHz) from reverb returns.

Pre-Delay Magic

Use pre-delay to keep vocals upfront while still having a sense of space.

Layering Reverbs

Combine short room with long plate for depth and clarity.