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Orion Studio Synergy Core User Manual 45
AuraVerb
AuraVerb provides richness and color using a special new approach and a unique
algorithm. The reverb features eight different controls, including a ‘Color’ parameter to
create everything between darkened textures to bright, sizzling presence. In addition,
there are 24 presets done by award-winning audio engineer & producer Brian Vibberts.
The following parameters are available in AuraVerb:
Color
The Color control lets you adjust the overall tone of the reverb. On “0” the space created
is darker, like a lushly carpeted area. At “100” the reverb is at its brightest, which can add
some ‘sizzle’ to a lead vocal, for example.
PreDelay
Common for most reverbs, the predelay allows you to create a bit of space between the
source and the onset of reverb. This happens by controlling the amount of delay
time that precedes the initial sound from the reverb. This parameter is used to place the
reverberated signal later in time with respect to the unprocessed signal.
Natural settings for this are based on the size of the environment and range from 0 to 32
milliseconds. Fine adjustment of this parameter with respect to the tempo of the song or
dramatic timing of the piece can help set the feel of the reverb within the mix.
Early Reflection Gain
This is the linear gain value for all early reflections. These reflections are perceptually
grouped with the direct sound when set at lower levels, and can nicely thicken a track
when increased.
Late Reflection Delay
Among other things, AuraVerb calculates reflected energy from the side walls and ceiling
of the virtual space. Late Reflection Delay controls the delay of these bursts of reflections,
either creating echoes or supporting the spatial impression of the simulated acoustic
space.
Richness
Richness controls the complexity of the reverb envelopment and dampening nuances. At
“0” there is less dampening and a brighter decay. This sound is light or airy, but by
increasing the Richness, you can add a sense of spaciousness to the sound and smoothly
increase reverb time for lower frequencies.
Reverb Time & Room Size