7. Live Audio Effects 201

Live audio effects such as reverb, echo, chorus, and delays are examined and explained in terms of content and technique of use.

Audio effects take your mix to the next level by punctuating certain emotional elements of performances. Audio engineers must know how to operate Audio FX while mixing music. A live performance's "raw" sound can have a great deal more emotional impact when subtle effects like echo and reverb are added. Learning to use effects for live audio mixing will take your sound to a whole new space! Audio engineers have used the psycho-acoustic phenomena associated with delays, and echos have been used for years by audio engineers to improve their mixes. Reverb, chorus, and other types of effects can also play an important role in defining the emotional content of songs and performances.