However, since you’ll be able to hear those long reverb tails clearly, you’ll either be tempted to go overboard, because the reverb sounds so good, or you might dial back the amount of reverb because it’s so clearly audible. Nothing makes judgments regarding the application of reverb in a mix easier than headphones. In this post, we’re going to discuss practical applications of reverb what to listen for when using headphones.
In the previous post, we discussed the concept of creating dimensionality in a mix and the tools we have to create a three-dimensional soundstage. How to make proper decisions regarding type and amount of reverb when mix on headphones.