Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Thanks for reposting the question, and for the answer. I'm  
experimenting with exactly this topic right now, as a novice. I doubt  
if I have much useful to add, other than to explain a mistake I have  
been making in case anyone else has been doing the same. Without a  
teacher it isn't always easy to tell which things are really important  
and which aren't. I have only just understood that one reason for  
sending tracks to an aux for certain effects to be processed is that  
by sending multiple tracks, they all get treated in the same way and  
can sound more cohesive (if that is what you want - you presumably  
wouldn't treat lead and backing vocals the same way). I think I have  
something to learn about sending the effect back to the source as well.

At least I am beginning to know what I don't know, which is always a  
start.

Andy B

On 18 Aug 2010, at 16:41, Peter B wrote:

> Paul,
>
> First off, I know that it's allegedly WRONG, but I often use reverb  
> as an insert effect. I began doing it initially because it sounded  
> better in the days before Logic had built in delay compensation. I  
> still prefer the sound of using it as an insert effect. I will  
> sometimes group instruments or voices, and designate their output to  
> an aux/bus. Then I'll have the SpaceDesigner as an insert for that  
> group of backing vocals (for example).
>
> Second, I would STRONGLY recommend that you, and anybody using logic  
> download these free Impulse responses from a Lexicon reverb unit. My  
> Logic projects took a significant jump up in quality with these.  
> They are free: http://practicalsampling.com/960impulses.zip
>
> The download is a gig or so, it takes a while.
>
> I didn't feel dis-satisfied with the factory IR files in  
> SoundDesigner until I used the Lexicon. I still use the factory IRs,  
> but now I always wonder if I could be using something better.
>
> To use your own IR files: drag and drop them onto the Space Designer  
> interface. Then when you Save As make sure to check the box to s"ave  
> the impulse response into the project folder."
>
> On vocals, I often use a short stereo delay, followed by a plate.  
> Ballads, more effects, especially on the chorus of the song. Uptempo  
> songs, much less. The delay leaves much of the clarity in tact, yet  
> lets the vocal have a sense of space. Reverb on vocals can get washy  
> and weird pretty quickly.
>
> Choosing a reverb for your instrument and song is so subjective.  
> Hard to say what to use. A hall reverb, medium might be a good  
> starting place.
>
> Pete
>
> --- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "studio16a" <studio16a@...> wrote:
> >
> > As a relative newbie to Logic 9 I wondered if
> > anyone could give me some advice about setting
> > up reverb busses.
> >
> > Do most use Space Designer and if so what are
> > your preferred settings for vocals and acoustic
> > instruments? I mainly record acoustic guitar,
> > mandolin, banjo and vocals (via a pair of 414s)
> > as well as some electric guitar, bass and
> > keyboards.
> >
> > I'm trying to set up a few different templates
> > but finding it hard to sort out the myriad of
> > reverb settings available.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > very best
> > Paul
> >
>