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Topic: Pre and Post Effects |
Barry Yasika
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Posted 21 Jan 2025 3:54 am |
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Does anyone know what what the difference is between the "Pre" and "Post reverb and or delay? Guessing I always thought the Pre Effect is set before the recording and Post is added after the recording but before the final mix. I have Tascam DP-32 and adding effects always seems so confusing even after I watch Youtube instructional videos. They show were it's the the pre and post effects are on the mixer along with the effects themselves but really don't explain the difference.
The simpler the explanation the better. Thnx... |
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mtulbert
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Posted 21 Jan 2025 5:12 am
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Usually a pre effect is added and heard before the instrument level is reached. For example if you have reverb set as a pre level even with the fader off you will still hear the reverb.
Post is used after the fader level is determined. You can set the amount of reverb you want for example but it will be heard only when the fader is engaged. If the fader is off you would not hear the effect.
Hope this helps.
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Mark T
Infinity D-10 Justice SD-10 Judge Revelation Octal Preamp, Fractal AXE III, Fender FRFR 12 |
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Barry Yasika
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Bethlehem, Pa.
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Posted 21 Jan 2025 6:57 am Thanks Mark.
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| Thanks Mark! So I guess from what your saying, it's an either/or type thing. Would there ever be a reason to use both? After that I won't bother anyone about this. Really helps!! |
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mtulbert
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Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted 21 Jan 2025 7:16 am
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You're welcome
I never came across a situation where you needed both but you never know.
Please ask any questions that you may have; it is no bother at all. Always willing to help
regards,
Mark
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Mark T
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Rich Ertelt
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Posted 21 Jan 2025 9:19 am
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Pre or post - before or after - the fader.
Post usually are things like reverb, where you send to the reverb After the fader. That way if you lower the fader, less is sent to the reverb. If your reverb was sent pre, when you turn down you would still be sending full to the reverb. Can be used as an effect but not how I'd normally do it.
Pre would be for something like a monitor, so you don't effect someones monitor mix lowering their house volume level.
FX are run pre fader for ones like compression, EQ, etc generally, but that is on the individual channel in a daw. Those are pre fader usually.
Using outboard FX, you would run those pre as well.
That way when you get the sound you want on the track, you can change the level of that track in the mix without changing the sound of the track. |
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Barry Yasika
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Bethlehem, Pa.
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Posted 22 Jan 2025 4:33 am Thanks Guys
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| Thanks Mark and Rich, that makes it much clearer now. I watched the video again and he says about the same thing you all did but, it just didn't sink in until I was able to read it slowly and digest what was being said. I suppose my comprehension just isn't what it used to be when I was younger. I've used many portable 4 and 8 track types of tape recorders and I didn't think there'd much difference in the general operation of a DAW. To think that this recorder is obsolete now is baffling to me. It has an awful lot more functional capability when compared to the older tape players. I'm gettin there though, little by little. Again your input and guidance is much appreciated, really great!! |
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