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Hi,

I want to know if there is a way to remove reverb from recording. I've read something on the internet, that it is not quite possible, but I've also read about deconvolution. Do you know how to do it? Or what plugin to use?

Cheers

Hi everybody.

It's impossible to perfectly remove reverb, but ..
My question seems the same:
"Is it possible to use a software as Quicktime, Avid, .. to add "basses" and remove some "acute ? "

If somebody found a solution or a theory, please write a post.

thaaaaannnnnk you!!

I'll try to tackle both questions here...

scypior
I want to know if there is a way to remove reverb from recording.

Well, it depends on the type of sound it is. If it is a one hit, very isolated besides the reverb, you can definately try deconvolution. However if it is a lot of sounds with reverb on all of them (ie a recorded song) it will be nearly impossible to rid the recording of the reverb while keeping the overall sound at all in tact. I suppose I don't know enough about deconvolution to tell you for sure that you can't do it, but it seems like it should be a battle at best.

tbrasseur
Is it possible to use a software as Quicktime, Avid, .. to add "basses" and remove some "acute ? "

I'm just guessing, but by "acute" you mean treble? High frequencies? If that is the case, then yes there is definately a way to do that. I'm not familiar with the pro version of Quicktime and I've never used Avid. That being said, you need to use an EQ or Equalizer. It could be a plugin you need, or there may be one built in to the program. Then you can raise the "bass" frequencies (low) and decrease the "treble" frequencies (high). I hope this is clear enough. If it isn't just keep asking!

On the reverb question, The very short answer is No.

scypior - Why don't you post the sound somewhere for people to hear what you want the reverb removed from. It might be more possible than my short answer allows...