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Please help with reverb…

Okay, I cannot for the life of me get a good light reverb setting. Let’s say I’m trying to add a small amount of reverb to a snare to make it sound better; what are some ballpark settings you would use? I know, I know, everything is different, but I just want a starting place

By CrisisCactus (Future Producers)

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Drum bus : SSL Duende vs SSL XLogic G compressor

I love what the Duende bus compressor does to the sound of my drum bus, very punchy! I’ve seen comparisons of Duende vs Waves, but never vs the hardware version, so : I realize that the price difference is quite high, but I was wondering how it compared with the hardware SSL XLogic G compressor. Would it make much difference if I put that on my drum bus vs the Duende version? Since the hardware uses a clear analog path (no tubes or transformers), it should introduce very little coloration.

By Pschelfh (Gearslutz.com)

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Help with upgrade. Mixer or Pre?

I need help deciding whether to buy a Allen & Heath Zed10FX USB or a GAP pre73. I have the following: M-Audio Fast Track Pro Behringer T1953 Tube Ultragain DBX 266xl compressor Behringer Xenyx 802 mixer (only about a year and the meter leds quit) CAD M9 Reaper v3 And a bunch of fiberglass i plan to make bass traps with

By jaydottcomm (Gearslutz.com)

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