Reverb Ducking helps adding depth and space to a mix, but controlling it can be tricky, especially for beginners. Traditional reverb ducking reduces reverb during louder parts of the audio, usually requiring complex sidechaining setups and a good pair of ears.
Reverb Ducking Made Simple
But what if we flipped this concept? Reeferb and Reeferb IR offer an intuitive way to handle reverb ducking that feels like you're adding reverb when there's space - even though it’s still technically ducking.
The Trick: How We Flip Reverb Ducking
In traditional setups, reverb ducking lowers the reverb when dominant sounds (like vocals) are playing. But sidechaining can be time-consuming and tricky to set up. Our plugins, Reeferb (algorithmic reverb) and Reeferb IR (convolution engine), take the same ducking concept and make it easier.
Instead of painstakingly managing sidechain levels, you simply use one knob that goes from 0% to 100%. Here’s how it works:
- At 0%, the sidechain is fully fed, meaning the reverb ducks more as the dominant sound plays.
- As you move to 100%, the sidechain input decreases, making it seem like more reverb fills the gaps when there’s space in the mix.
It feels like reverb is expanding when the sound opens up - ideal for beginners who want a professional sounding reverb ducking effect without the complexity.
No More Complex Sidechaining
Both plugins let you focus on the creative process by removing the headache of manual sidechaining and allowing you to get that “reverb expanding” effect with a single knob.
Conclusion
Reeferb and Reeferb IR simplify reverb ducking by flipping the script: making it feel like you’re adding reverb when there’s space, even though it’s still doing the work of ducking. No more complex setups - just smooth, intuitive control over your reverb, perfect for any skill level.