PT101 - Lesson 9d

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What effect can reverb have on a mix?

Enhance vocal clarity

Reduce the overall dynamic range

Add ambience and life to a dry studio recording (correct)

Increase the volume of all tracks

How does reverb vary based on physical space?

Reverb is always minimal in acoustically 'dead' studios

Reverb only affects vocals

Reverb is the same in all spaces

Reverb is dependent on the source's position in the space (correct)

What is a traditional use of reverb in a mix according to the text?

Remove all reverberant qualities from virtual instruments

Increase the tempo of the track

Achieve mix cohesion in acoustically 'dead' studios (correct)

Add distortion to all instruments

How does the use of reverb differ for a person speaking inside a glass box versus a cathedral?

The reverberant ambience will be different in each space Signup and view all the answers

How can reverb contribute to enhancing mix quality?

By adding depth and spaciousness to the mix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reverb is often used for replicating real spaces by introducing a sound and recording the response?

Convolution reverb Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Spring reverbs that make them suitable for certain instruments?

Brightness Signup and view all the answers

Which reverb type is known for being dense and having a shimmer in the high end, despite not sounding particularly 'real'?

Plate reverb Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Decay parameter in a reverb plug-in like D-Verb?

Affects the time taken for reflections to die out Signup and view all the answers

In a reverb plug-in like D-Verb, what does the Non-Linear algorithm primarily cater to?

Producing special effects and aggressive sounds Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing the Decay parameter on a reverb have?

Creates surreal effects Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the Pre-Delay parameter in D-Verb affect the reverb?

Simulates a larger space by delaying the start of reverberation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding a short delay to tracks in mixing?

To create thickening effects Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter in Avid’s Mod Delay III plug-in controls the difference in time between the incoming and outgoing signal?

Delay Time Signup and view all the answers

In what way are delays typically different from reverbs?

Delays have less diffuse nature compared to reverbs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of AudioSuite plug-ins?

They cannot be automated in a Pro Tools project. Signup and view all the answers

What feature might SOME AudioSuite plug-ins have to help preview the effects applied?

Preview button Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the AudioSuite plug-in window allows users to change the effects without closing the window?

Plug-In Selector Signup and view all the answers

What happens when 'Create Individual Files' is selected as the Processing Output Mode?

Separate audio files are created for each selected clip. Signup and view all the answers

Why are AudioSuite plug-ins considered to be efficient compared to real-time effects processing?

They do not consume real-time resources while processing. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Feedback (FBK) parameter in Mod Delay III plug-in is set to 50%?

25% of the original signal is fed back into the input of the delay Signup and view all the answers

What effect does setting the Feedback to a negative percentage have on the fed-back signal?

It phase-inverts the fed-back signal Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a parameter is described as being '100% wet'?

The audio signal is fully processed by an effect Signup and view all the answers

How can one control the balance between wet and dry signals in Mod Delay III plug-in window?

By dragging a horizontal slider in the Mix section Signup and view all the answers

Why are presets more commonly useful in reverbs and delays compared to other audio effects?

Because reverbs and delays aim to replicate physical environments/devices Signup and view all the answers

What does selecting 'Create Continuous File' in the Processing Output Mode Selector do?

Creates a single new audio file regardless of the number of clips selected. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the USE IN PLAYLIST button in the AudioSuite window?

It helps manage presets for the audio processing. Signup and view all the answers

When 'Clip by Clip' option is chosen in the Processing Input Mode selector, what happens?

Each selected clip will be individually analyzed and processed. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of selecting 'Overwrite Files' in an AudioSuite plug-in?

It may overwrite existing audio files with new processed versions. Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Processing Input Mode selector enable you to take before applying effects?

Determine how selected clips will be analyzed prior to processing. Signup and view all the answers