Personally, I don't think there is much of a problem in mixing "pre-reverbed" instruments together. I used to use a single hardware synth module for all my midi signals. Each one had it's own reverb setting as default. So every track had a somewhat different level and "type" of reverb and they seemed to me to play nicely with each other and more-or-less mimic what goes on in a multi-track recording session.

When rendering real-tracks I pretty much always keep the reverb already on the various tracks. Honestly, that is at least in part why I became enamored with them in the first place, and I can't pretend I know better. In DAW, I may apply another reverb plugin to certain tracks for a more "floaty" feel, but generally speaking, I don't--unless it is part of a multi-processing plug-in's preset.

Like Matt said, the place to bring them together (at least in DAW) is in the master/main mix before the mastering plugin. My own "rule of thumb" is to apply an overall reverb until it becomes obvious as an effect...then back it down.

If you are talking about producing midi driven audio tracks for mixing, you might want to play with the settings if possible to lessen the reverb a touch...but the only way to know for sure is to just do it and see if you like the results. Those may not be to your taste, and may not sound like you want them to...but "a mess"? I don't think so.

Last edited by Tangmo; 06/21/21 05:36 PM.
BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground