Give Us 30 Minutes And We'll Solve Most Of Your Reverb Problems

293: Give Us 30 Minutes And We'll Fix Most Of Your Reverb Problems

If your reverbs sound muddy, harsh, disconnected, washed-out, or simply “not right”, this episode will change everything.

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Benedikt and Manel break down the most common reverb mistakes self-recording musicians make - and exactly how to fix them.

From choosing the right reverb type, to EQing your ambience, to building proper send/return routing, to understanding pre-delay (and WHY it matters), you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap for getting clean, modern, intentional reverbs that actually sit in your mix.

This episode is includes multiple practical step-by-step reverb workflows you can apply immediately.

If you want your mixes to sound more 3D, controlled, clean, and professional — this is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn

Why choosing the right type of reverb is the real starting point
The difference between room, hall, plate, chamber, spring, etc.
Why (in most cases) reverbs should live on parallel busses - not on your audio track
How to EQ your reverb to remove mud, boxiness, harsh S’s and metallic rings
Why pre-delay is the secret to upfront vocals with lots of reverb
How to create depth by controlling “front vs back” placement
How to blend multiple instruments into one cohesive space
When to use reverb on a track directly (and when you really shouldn’t)
How to chain delay → reverb for cleaner and more musical results
When to treat reverb like part of the source (e.g., amp spring reverb)
How to fix muddy mixes without killing your vibe
Why most reverb problems come from routing - not plugin choice

Key Quotes

“Reverb is its own instrument. Process it like one.” — Benedikt
“Pre-delay lets you use a TON of reverb without drowning your vocal.” — Benedikt
“Context matters - not the preset.” — Manel
“Sometimes the reverb is too bright, not too loud.” — Benedikt
“Delay vs reverb? That’s a whole topic on its own. I use delays instead of reverbs a lot.” — Manel

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