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Compression & Reverb
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:43 pm
by tcatzere
If it appears prudent to apply a little compression to a file, where in the mastering chain should it be applied? And, should it be used before or after Har-Bal -- or doesn't it matter? Also, what about reverb?
Re: Compression & Reverb
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:02 pm
by har-bal
tcatzere wrote:If it appears prudent to apply a little compression to a file, where in the mastering chain should it be applied? And, should it be used before or after Har-Bal -- or doesn't it matter? Also, what about reverb?
Tom
I would do it in the following order.
1. Reverb (Only if needed) This should really be used on the individual tracks
2. Har-Bal
3. Compression (Now the compressor does not have to work hard "Use make up gain)
4. Limiting (Just a little will do)
Cheers
Earle
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:36 pm
by tcatzere
Thanks, Earle.
Regarding your "reverb" comment . . . are you suggesting that reverb should only be used on individual monophonic tracks and not on complete stereo mixes?
Tom
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:47 pm
by har-bal
tcatzere wrote:Thanks, Earle.
Regarding your "reverb" comment . . . are you suggesting that reverb should only be used on individual monophonic tracks and not on complete stereo mixes?
Tom
Tom
That would be best, but of course there are no set rules. The only thing that matters is the end result. If you use it across an entire stereo track, try to use it sparingly.
Here is what matters:
1. How it sounds to the ears of the listener.
2. How it makes them feel.
Cheers
Earle
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:47 pm
by har-bal
tcatzere wrote:Thanks, Earle.
Regarding your "reverb" comment . . . are you suggesting that reverb should only be used on individual monophonic tracks and not on complete stereo mixes?
Tom
Tom
That would be best, but of course there are no set rules. The only thing that matters is the end result. If you use it across an entire stereo track, try to use it sparingly.
1. How it sounds to the ears of the listener.
2. How it makes them feel.
Cheers
Earle