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Reverberation, or reverb refers to the way sound waves reflect off various surfaces and the very slight delay before reaching the listener’s ear. Being able to comprehend how Reverb works and when best to use it within any mix will leave you at a massive advantage. Lets be honest, in the music industry we all need as much help as we can get! Understanding Reverb is a tutorial, reference material written and created by The Music Espionage and has everything you need to know to get you head around everything Reverb! Understanding Reverb was created for both students and lecturers in mind and covers all the basic elements of Reverb and can be applied to any musical software you might be using. Covered in ‘Understanding Reverb’: What is Reverberation Reverb and Delay Direct, Early Reflections and Decay – Parts of Reverb Reverb Control Parameters Reverb types – Chamber, Plate, Spring, Gated Reverse Reverb Using Reverb

This guide to Common Recording Techniques will help you record all instruments to a higher and more professional standard. Giving you all the skills you need. If you don’t get the recording perfect then no-matter what you do at the mixing stage it will sound bad. This guide will help you better understand the basics of recording to ensure you get a top quality sound. Covered in ‘Common Recording Techniques’ Audio chain, following the patch of the sound Dynamic microphones Condenser microphones How to record drums Recording Bass and Electric guitars Getting a better sound for acoustic guitars How to mic a piano Recording vocals Important words to remember when recording

Wanting to learn more about mixing and creating the perfect sound? This 40 page presentation is for you and could a massive help if you are learning or teaching music pre and post production techniques. The strange art of mixing and post-production is always confusing. It’s difficult to know where to start, what instruments should sound like and the equipment needed to ensure your recording sound finished and to a professional standard. I have put together this guide to talk you through the process; Preparing the Mix. Before starting any mix it’s important to consider…. Referencing Monitoring Speakers (Placement and anomalies) Starting points for your mix Mixing Techniques Aux Sends and Returns Spatial FX Dynamics The Frequency Range