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Reverb

Reverb creates the impression of acoustic space around a sound.

Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.

Explanation

Reverb simulates the reflections that happen in a room, hall, plate, or other environment. It can make a sound feel larger, more distant, or more blended into the mix. Too much reverb can reduce clarity, so it should support the style of the track and the role of the instrument rather than being added automatically.

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