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Reverb parameters
• Input/output: In this case, the input level is positioned into the plug-
in or its output level. Metering shows the precise level ratios.
Note: Input/output is available for all preset essentialFX plug-ins. The
conditions are always identical with those described here.
• Mode: Select the desired algorithm here. The following options are
available:
- Plate: Simulates a reverb plate. Very dense reflection pattern,
penetrating but musically open 'metallic' appeal. Very good for drums
and vintage special effects.
- Room: Small room reverb. Mid to high diffusion of the signal, low to
mid reverberation time. Well suited for adding a 'dry' natural sound to
instrumental, spoken, or vocal recordings.
- Hall: Mid to large hall. Low to mid diffusion, later responsiveness as
a room. Ideal for simulation as concert spaces and for large
soundscapes.
• Size: The size of the room being simulated or of the reverb plate.
This setting has a direct effect on the distance of the reflection and
indirectly on the resonance behavior: smaller rooms/reverb plates
possess a larger inclination for natural resonance, and larger plates
exhibit less of this effect.
• Time: Length of reverberation time (in seconds). This value refers to
the RT60 time, i.e. how long the reverberation requires for the level
to fall 60 dB.
• Damping: Real rooms and reverb plates dampen certain frequencies
according to their construction. This is most often audible in upper
frequencies. This parameter allows upper frequencies to be specified
at which the reverberation will be severely dampened. In some
cases, the "Time" parameter should be adjusted, since sometimes
the subjectively perceived reverberation time will also be affected.
• Modulation: For several critical signals, the reverberation may
produce disturbing resonance. These may be scattered via temporal
modulation of the algorithm's delay signals. Exaggerated application
of this may cause this with tonal signals may even sound like a
chorus effect. Lower dosages may underscore the liveliness of the
reverberation. In this case, the modulation applies a random pattern,
the intensity of which may be visualized via the mod display.