Convolution reverb is a process that mimics the reverberation of a physical or a virtual space. When used in audio signal processing, it occupies several software profiles that are capable of recreating a particular audio environment. Convolution reverb can recreate a realistic simulation of any acoustic space. The Workings of the Convolution Reverb Convolution reverb…
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Nowadays, delay effects are some of the most powerful music production tools. To begin with, delay is an artificial phenomenon that mimics a natural echo effect. An audio effects device records an input signal into an audio storage vehicle and plays it back after a certain time period. A Bit of History on Delay Effects…
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A chamber reverb is a small device with a very reflective surface and squared angles. In general, chambers have a lot of color and texture, so they sound great on all sorts of sources. Anything that needs a distinct energy boost or extra texture can benefit from chamber reverbs. The Beginnings Echo chambers have been an…
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A hall reverb is a kind of reverb processor. In turn, a reverb processor is a device that uses a customizable algorithm to turn a source sound into a reverberant version of that specific sound. Sound engineers usually set up basic configurations that mimic typical reverbs. Reverb involves a wide variety of echoes caused by sounds bouncing…
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Plate reverb is a type of audio processor that offers sonic complexity. It involves a large metal plate that vibrates in a two-dimensional way. To do so, it goes down the length and across the width of a steel sheet. Then, the audio signal feeds the driver, which is directly connected to the plate. When…
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A room reverb is a device that uses a customizable algorithm to turn a source sound into a reverberant version of that specific sound. Its aim is to mimic the natural sound of a small acoustic space, which translates into a faster sound and decay. Small spaces are the perfect scenario to add realism to…
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A spring reverb is an electromechanical device that uses a system of transducers and steel springs to mimic reflections. The reverb effect denotes a collection of delayed sound repetitions. Some Context on the Spring Reverb Bell Labs Company created and patented the first spring reverb device. They wanted to mimic the delays occurring over long…
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Tape delay is one of the oldest effects in the music universe. This effect gives a unique sense of warmness and character to any given sound. For this reason, it became a widely used and iconic effect. Tape Delay: Where Does It Come From? The first time the term “echo” appeared was around 1950 when…
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An analog delay is an electronic device that temporarily stores an audio signal in order to create a time delay. This device transforms each sample to an average voltage value. An analog delay typically relays on a bucket-brigade device (BBD) chip that sends the analog signal through a series of capacitors. Because of this, they…
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Grain delay is a process that samples incoming audio in very small pieces known as grains. In this process, each grain is released after a specific delay measured in sync to tempo or milliseconds. The user can control the grain size. Grain Delay: a Bit of History The grain delay effect dates back to 1946,…
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