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Episode show notes:

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

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 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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