Reverb adds space around your tracks so that your mix sounds three-dimensional and big instead of flat and boring.

If you want to learn how to create a "live feel" in your tracks even if you didn't record everybody together in a room, today's video on reverb is for you.

This is part 8 of our Merry Mixing 101 series where we're walking through a simple mix from start to finish.

Today we'll cover:

• Adding parallel compression and space to the drums
• Adding overall reverb to the instruments to give the song a "live feel."
• How to push elements back in the mix so that you get clear separation while keeping everything close

If you're not caught up on our video series, here is your link to spend your Saturday binge-watching the entire thing!

And if you want to give yourself an early Yuletide treat, there's no better place to improve your mixes than by mastering the EQ spectrum.

If you want to download 15 years of my EQ knowledge into your brain in one sitting, check out EQ Strategies - Your Ultimate Guide to EQ right here.