Chris-Stephens
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reverb and delay in recordings
What do you guys think about solo oud recordings that have a studio reverb and/or delay added? Like "Mesopotamia" by Munir Bashir. Do you think it
adds value or takes away from the sound of the oud? I can't decide if I like it or not, on one hand it distracts from the sound i'm used to, just
plain oud which is good enough if the player is quality but it is also kinda a nice effect and makes it a bit enhanced, even though it's a bit fake.
What do you think?
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ameer
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I generally prefer dry recordings or those with the slightest reverb. There is a trend towards overusing reverb and delay on oud and/or vocals. I
think it sounds cheap and unprofessional
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stos
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i agree with ameer
but saying this, to sound also a bit more natural, you have to add a little reverb on a recording to reproduce the 'air' of a room
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ameer
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Alternatively, some older recordings back the mic awayso you can hear the room.
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stos
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and there is a modern way you can do it if you are recording in a nice room :
you have a close mic near the instrument and and you will have also a mic a bit more far, recording the instruments and the air of the room.
so you have a natural reverb, which most of the time more beautiful
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Jody Stecher
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Quote: Originally posted by stos  | and there is a modern way you can do it if you are recording in a nice room :
you have a close mic near the instrument and and you will have also a mic a bit more far, recording the instruments and the air of the room.
so you have a natural reverb, which most of the time more beautiful |
I have used this method. For solo music, such as solo oud, this is very effective. It's a pleasure to listen to.
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