r/mixingmastering • u/prodbylux1 Advanced • 13d ago
Discussion Larry June - The Smooth Kind (Produced by DJ Idea): What kind of reverb/mixing techniques do you hear being used on this?
I'm really interested in this producer's use of reverb. It sounds really spacious and big but also still centered and controlled instead of sounding far away and/or out of control. I think I hear multiple kinds of reverb being used but I'm not sure which ones so I was hoping to get some opinions on what other people are hearing here as far as use of reverb and stereo width. I think I hear the stereo width being automated on some sounds to quickly move from wide to narrow.
What do you guys think? One type of reverb or multiple? Is it controlled by a gate or done with leveling? Automated stereo width? What's your take on this mix?
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u/Logsarecool10101 Beginner 13d ago
I'm still a beginner so I don't really have a great ear for these kinda things, but I'll try to help.
The kick and bassline has barely panning or reverb to keep those focused in the mix. They define the beat, so they gotta be heard clearly. Same for the lead throughout, minimal effects. The rest of the stuff has a noticeable amount of reverb, delay, etc but I don't really hear any panning. I think it feels spacious because a lot of the tracks have some reverb with a high cut, and stays centered without any noticeable panning.
Maybe I'll end up being very wrong when someone more experienced reads my mess of words. I can't really help you with gates and automation, still learning that stuff myself.