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Studio Stuff Podcast #40 | The Omelet Crisis and How Many Reverbs You Actually Need
Alright, the steak omelets are gone and the vibes are… fragile. But despite the breakfast tragedy, we’re digging into a topic that separates the bedroom demos from the pro records: Reverb. Specifically, are you using it to make things "wet," or are you using it to create a 3D space?
In this episode, we answer Cornelius’s question about how many reverbs are too many. We talk about why we’ve moved away from the "one size fits all" reverb buss and how we use EQ and compression on the reverb itself to keep things clean. Plus, we address a listener who thinks Steve is crazy for needing to "acclimate" to his mixing headphones. (Spoiler: Steve might be crazy, but he's right about the headphones).
You’ll Learn:
Why reverb is actually a dimension tool, not just an effect
The "Feel vs. Hear" rule for modern vocal processing
How to EQ your reverb returns to stop them from eating your mix
Why "Critical Listening" requires a different brain state than the gym or the car
The reason professional reference headphones feel like "learning a new language"
Topics & Stories:
The tragic loss of the Denny’s steak omelet (and Chris’s resulting mood)
Steve’s philosophy on "sub-spaces" for snares vs. toms
Why high-passing your reverb is the fastest way to a pro sound
The difference between AirPods and reference-grade monitors
Why Steve thinks you need to "re-learn" your ears every time you switch gear
Listener Q&A: A massive shoutout to Cornelius for the reverb deep dive and to Rome 81 for calling Steve out on his headphone habits! We break down the technical difference between "casual listening" and "data-driven mixing."
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It really helps more home studio folks find Studio Stuff.
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By Chris Selim & Steve DierkensStudio Stuff Podcast #40 | The Omelet Crisis and How Many Reverbs You Actually Need
Alright, the steak omelets are gone and the vibes are… fragile. But despite the breakfast tragedy, we’re digging into a topic that separates the bedroom demos from the pro records: Reverb. Specifically, are you using it to make things "wet," or are you using it to create a 3D space?
In this episode, we answer Cornelius’s question about how many reverbs are too many. We talk about why we’ve moved away from the "one size fits all" reverb buss and how we use EQ and compression on the reverb itself to keep things clean. Plus, we address a listener who thinks Steve is crazy for needing to "acclimate" to his mixing headphones. (Spoiler: Steve might be crazy, but he's right about the headphones).
You’ll Learn:
Why reverb is actually a dimension tool, not just an effect
The "Feel vs. Hear" rule for modern vocal processing
How to EQ your reverb returns to stop them from eating your mix
Why "Critical Listening" requires a different brain state than the gym or the car
The reason professional reference headphones feel like "learning a new language"
Topics & Stories:
The tragic loss of the Denny’s steak omelet (and Chris’s resulting mood)
Steve’s philosophy on "sub-spaces" for snares vs. toms
Why high-passing your reverb is the fastest way to a pro sound
The difference between AirPods and reference-grade monitors
Why Steve thinks you need to "re-learn" your ears every time you switch gear
Listener Q&A: A massive shoutout to Cornelius for the reverb deep dive and to Rome 81 for calling Steve out on his headphone habits! We break down the technical difference between "casual listening" and "data-driven mixing."
👉 Got a question for us?
📩 Submit it here: Form Link
We pull topics directly from your questions and YouTube comments.
And if you’re digging the show, hit follow/subscribe and leave a quick review.
It really helps more home studio folks find Studio Stuff.