Around Quote by J Mascis
“'No Bones' has some reverb that I kick around.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "No Bones" discussion, 2002
A musician describes using reverb as a personal sonic texture that adds depth to his sound.
In simple terms: Reverb adds texture to music.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with effects to shape your sound.
Themes
music
production
texture
Mood
creative
technical
Type
musical
production
When to use this quote
- recording
- live performance
- sound design
Key Concepts
reverb
audio_design
personal_style
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverb change the mood of a track?
- When is minimalism more effective?
A Different Perspective
Overuse can mask musicality.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_effects_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)
