This week’s tutorial is a step-by-step guide to parameter found on reverbs called pre-delay.

Reverb is an incredible tool for creating depth & space, but if it’s used incorrectly it can create muddiness & a crowded mix. Luckily there are parameters that can not only fix this issue, but help create a spacious & dreamy sounding reverb.

Pre-delay is the gap of time between the direct sound & the decay of the sound. When used properly this tool can help create the perfect amount of space between your audio source & the reverb. We will be using some math in this video, so get your calculators ready & be prepared to become an expert at pre-delay!

Follow along as professional engineer Eric “Realistic” Michael breaks down his techniques to executing the perfect pre-delay.