Reverb Cheat Sheet
Reverb Types
Hall
Natural, spacious sound. Great for orchestral and acoustic music.
Plate
Smooth, dense reverb. Perfect for vocals and snare drums.
Room
Intimate, natural sound. Good for making elements sit together in a mix.
Spring
Vintage, bouncy sound. Classic for guitar and retro productions.
Reverb Times by Tempo
60-80 BPM
3.0-4.0s for long, lush tails
80-100 BPM
2.0-3.0s for balanced reverb
100-120 BPM
1.5-2.0s for subtle space
120+ BPM
0.8-1.5s to avoid muddiness
Reverb Tips
High-Pass Filtering
Apply HPF to reverb return to prevent low-end mud.
Pre-Delay
20-80ms helps maintain clarity in the dry signal.
EQ After Reverb
Cut harsh frequencies (3-6kHz) for smoother tails.
Layering
Combine short room with longer plate for depth.