Using too much reverb on your tracks can quickly result in a “washed out” sound. While reverb tends to be the go-to tool for many engineers, here are a few times you may want to try delay instead. Both tools are designed to recreate the effect of sound waves traveling through the natural space of a room, providing a more natural sound to your recordings.īut the use of reverbs and delay also color the entire sound of your mix, providing ambiance to a track that can build the underlying emotional feel of the song. Whether you’re using reverb or delay, the goal is to provide more space in your mixes. Why Do You Need Space in the First Place?
And while reverb can certainly provide the space you need for your mix to really gel, there are times when delay will do a better job of creating that space. We’ve written previously about how important reverb can be to getting a great mix.
