Still Learning Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I'm learning that PBS Civil War theme song by Jay Ungar: ashokan farewell and I'm layering strings, piano, and guitar on my Fantom X8. This song just screams reverb (it really is a haunting folk song) and I'm experimenting with different settings of reverb. When you really listen closely, reverb is a really powerful effect, as I'm sure you guys know better than I ever will. I've found some good articles on reverb at Sound on Sound's web site advanced reverb 1 and advanced reverb 2 and other sites but I'd be interested in knowing what inboard or outboard gear you guys have found over the years that give you that killer reverb sound that you love, and what setting you use. When most people go to work, they work. When musicians go to work, they play. Which do you prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzee Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Can u show the site where the price of this is at? Also I have a s90 yam it has reverb. The reverb machine is this better than the reverb thats on my piano.? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzee Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I have a S90 yamaha. I have reverb on this piano. Is this machine{reverb} better then the one on my piano? How much is this reverb? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzee Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I have a S90 yamaha. I have reverb on this piano. Is this machine{reverb} better then the one on my piano? How much is this reverb? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Still Learning, as you may have gathered in reading up on reverb in SOS, it is like a spice, use to taste. More often than not, most people use too much of it. The onboard reverb in most synths should be enough to accomplish the effect you desire for the track you're doing. Otherwise, a true outboard unit i.e. Lexicon (most popular reverb), Yamaha SPX series, TC Electronics, Alesis, Digitech, etc. Setting-wise, I would start with the programs in your synth and tweak them accordingly, starting with the room size, decay and reflection. If you cannot get the desired results from your synth, look for a dedicated reverb unit, new or used. More parameters to adjust. Good luck. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Originally posted by ProfD: If you cannot get the desired results from your synth, look for a dedicated reverb unit, new or used. More parameters to adjust. Good luck. http://tinytim.org/photo/images/lwf0009.jpg Take a cue from Tiny Tim. Try a bathtub for a dedicated reverb... great, natural reverb and lots of parameters to adjust. OK. Yeah, I know... Oh Bruttah. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Learning Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks ProfD, I'm having fun with the intricacy of the reverb settings on my Fantom. I'll check out Lexicon's offerings. Gas...I was just leaving for lunch and looking at that shot of T. Tim made me loose my Appetite When most people go to work, they work. When musicians go to work, they play. Which do you prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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