X2 - BREVERB - Second (or third) instance not always working

Update: Restarting Sonar fixed the problem.

Weird!

I've had a few cases where placing Breverb as an insert does not apply any fx (like it's running 100% dry).  I can change presets, or whack the room size up to the max but nothing.  Deleting the insert and reloading it fixes - I don't need to restart Sonar.

Odd - but only a minor annoyance. Once the insert is working it stays.  Nice reverb though!

I never understood more than one instance of a reverb. The whole point is to put the music in a space so why try to put the music in so many spaces?

The whole point is to put the music in a space

 
Why - where did that rule come from?  Sorry, I really don't mean that to sound rude, just surprised that you'd find yourself bound by such a restriction.  If I'm using a reverb I might elect to use it to set the whole piece within a space, or use multiple different verbs/delays to make interest.
 
To come back to topic though - I don't think this issue is necessarily limited to placing multiple instances.  I've had this occur on inserting the first instance of breverb in a project.

I never understood more than one instance of a reverb. The whole point is to put the music in a space so why try to put the music in so many spaces?

I agree with this, actually. There are 2 reasons I've been using multiple instances of BREVERB.

The first is that BREVERB has some effects that go beyond simple reverb. Some sound more like a delay, others reverse stuff. I wouldn't want to apply those to all tracks, so keep them, as individual track FX.

The second reason is that even when I use a "normal" reverb, I like to have different amounts of reverb on each track (e.g., lots on piano, little on bass). For me the easiest/fastest way to do that is to put a separate instance of the reverb on each track.

I suppose the proper thing to do would be to put the reverb on a bus, and then adjust the send amounts on the individual tracks. However, I've never gotten used to the routing involved for that; do you have any examples?

The second reason is that even when I use a "normal" reverb, I like to have different amounts of reverb on each track (e.g., lots on piano, little on bass). For me the easiest/fastest way to do that is to put a separate instance of the reverb on each track. 

And I'm afraid this I totally disagree with.


If you want differing amounts of reverb on each track - that's what your Send level is for.

I see all the points and they are all worthy. I'm still sticking to my original statement.

I've noticed, since I went back to using just on reverb, that my mixes seem less cluttered and much more open. Or, I just started mixing better. One space can only have one reaction or color. IMO, putting many colors cause inconsistencies that muddy up the mix.

Of course, everything is subjective so does it really matter? You have to do what works for you.