"Bouncing the orig and reversed tracks together seems like an unnecessary step to me. In the end, it's a blend of two elements (from what I'm gathering)"
That's only HALF the process. You need to also INVERT this stereo track - Reverse & Invert, then bounce with the original.
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I tried making a 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' track with some rockin' tunes -- the effect sux.
Seems okay with these vocal trio tracks, though. Puts the singers in your lap - if you like that sort of thing.
The client likes 'em.
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Hope and change this.