Liquidsonics’ Reverberate 3 is a powerhouse of a reverb and if like most of us you’re someone who jumps in without reading any documentation and just tries to figure it out as you go you might find that before very long you get in over your head. In these free videos Julian Rodgers explains the interface and shows how, while all the detailed editing you might wish for is there, if you just want to dial in a sound and carry on with mixing Reverberate 3 doesn’t have to be any more complicated than the simplest of algorithmic reverbs, but it’s a lot more flexible.
What is Reverberate 3?
Reverberate 3 is a dual engine convolution reverb with extensive effects and modulation facilities and True Stereo and Fusion IR support.
As a convolution reverb it has all the advantages of a convolution reverb, with all the detail convolution is known for, and the ability to fundamentally change its sonic character depending on which IR is loaded. However because of the depth of the editing facilities on offer and especially the modulation capabilities Reverberate 3 doesn’t feel as inflexible as the standard convolution reverbs you might have tried before.
Simplifying The Reverberate 3 UI
A great place to start when getting to know Reverberate 3 is to hide most of the UI and to use Reverberate 3 in the way most of us approach reverbs - by opening a preset and tweaking the most significant parameters like decay time.
Fusion IR
Fusion IR support, and the fact that Reverberate 3 ships with a large library of Fusion IR impulses from classic hardware reverbs including the Lexicon 480L, 224 and the Bricasti M7 would make this exceptional value as a preset-only reverb. However as a deeply editable reverb environment you have the choice either to stay authentic to the preset or to design anything you want. If you liked Seventh Heaven but want more control Reverberate 3 provides it.
True Stereo Impulses
To many “true stereo” means stereo in and stereo out, as opposed to mono in, stereo out. However in this case it refers to the practice of recording a 4 channel IR with 2 channel captures of the left and right inputs being recorded separately. This 4 channel capture results in improved immersion. Reverberate 3 ships with large library of 2 and 4 channel conventional IRs as well as Fusion IR impulses.
Endless Editing Possibilities
If your track needs the early reflections of a large hall combined with the tail of a plate you can have it courtesy of the dual convolution engine. If you want a dense room with a tail which thins out as the tail decays then you can. The options are endless.
In these free videos brought to you with the support of Liquidsonics you’ll see that while Reverberate 3 offers all the depth you could wish for, you can be up and running with no greater learning curve than you’d find with the reverb you’re already using.