01 ALWAYS EQ
EQing the tracks and parts of a mix is second nature, but far too often people will assume that because a dry part is EQ’d, there is no need to EQ any reverb we’ve attached to it. Wrong! Adding EQ to reverb is vital, letting us remove low-end muddiness, bring out the top end sparkle and sheen, and create spectral space for the dry signal to poke through, thus aiding with overall clarity.
02 USE PRE-AND POST-FADE SENDS
The channel sends we use to feed signals to a reverb plugin inserted on another track can be either pre-fade or postfade. Typically we use the latter, because this maintains the send level’s relationship to the main channel level. Sometimes, however, it is preferable for the send level to remain constant no matter what, such as when using it to trigger a ducking compressor. Using pre-fade sends also makes it easier to manipulate the balance between send and channel levels when creating front-to-back depth effects.
Adding EQ aids with the overall clarity of your piece
03 FLIPPING STEREO