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Spatialize track that already has reverb

Spat
#1

I’ve been asked to do a stereo spatialization of a track that already has fairly deep reverb.

When I asked for a dry version, I was told that wasn’t possible as the instrumentalist used her own reverb during the performance. After trying various settings in Spat (binaural, vbap2d, vbap3d, etc.), I realized that making the sound appear closer was not possible because of the pre-existing reverb.

Is there a way to overcome this in Spat?

#2

Hi Glen,

There is no “dereverberation” feature in spat, if that is your question.
And I have no magic trick to offer to overcome your problem. Sorry.
Maybe other sound engineers reading this forum can share their “dirty little secrets” ?

Good luck,
T.

#3

Thanks, Thibaut. I thought that was true.

The violinist is now content to have me spatialize some of her dry tracks. Much easier.