Ableton Reverb Techniques: In The Studio With Mad Zach

[@xannygetspills]

Man, I love these videos. Not videos with a lot of "advertising" and so many things; just people explaining and knowing what they are doing, not just "THIS EFFECT IS THE ARTIST'S EFFECT" These are tutorial. Great job! (the Resampled Reverb is what I was searching and is awesome, I love this effect. Thanks!)

[@studioviper3016]

2:03 - the porn tab suddenly unmutes

[@gLitch717]

studioviper THAT LOOK

[@stromkraftnet]

+studioviper Thanks for letting us know you didn't watch the last technique.

[@milankokeza7966]

+M Stromkraft Thanks for letting us know you're german ;)

[@stromkraftnet]

+Milan Kokeza I disagree that only germans are bright enough to understand the content of a video.

[@alexclapscheeks]

"woaahow" xDD lmao

[@ZerBior]

For those interested in recreating that first sound, in the oscillator A tab change the following: - Attack to around 1s - Sustain to -inf - Waveform to SquareD And ofcourse copy the settings for the filter tab from the video. It's not exactly the same, but it is as close as i could get it.

[@bestbefore1650]

It seems like he got really enlightened on some intense journeys. So calm and peaceful, really enjoy watching him explaining anything, which he does in an amazing way. Thank you !

[@KathieVice]

Hahah that's guy is fantastic. My favorite part with jar on the table which he suddenly touch with no reason.

[@BIRDESIGN2009]

+Оля Кузнецова and when he turns the light on at the end of the video

[@kredenzp.5468]

+Оля Кузнецова Well it has been a long day... :)

[@BIRDESIGN2009]

:D

[@arthurerza3304]

damn haha, this guy is champ do lotsa unusual stuff still make it thru the final edit of this videos gagagagagag

[@fambabetto]

that's the magic jar where he can turn the lights off just simply touching it

[@HyperTrough]

MMMMMMMMMM

[@carlosaguilar7418]

Oh it's the "acapella "

[@zaphyre]

hello

[@eafortson]

Mad Zach, always informative, concise and entertaining. 💯

[@codesymphony]

using a trackball mouse AND typing keyboard as a piano, this guy truly is mad I love it

[@linusbrendel]

Another technique that you can use instead of the third technique is the following: - take a sample and create a copy, which you reverse. apply reverb onto that reversed sample and record it. - take only the release of the reverb (when the sound stops and the reverb still goes on) - reverse it again and then place it in front of the original sample.

[@linusbrendel]

+RequiemInnocence (レクイエムイノセンス) Take a sample. Let's say you've recorded someone saying "Hello". Now you reverse it (It will sound something like "olleH"). Add reverb onto the reversed sample and export it as a sound file. Checkpoint: We have two sample files - One of a plain (dry) recording of someone saying "Hello". - Another of something sounding like "olleHhhhh..." (because of the reverb). Got it? Good. Onto the next part. Now you take that second sample and remove everything except for the end (the tail so to say), so you have "hhhh...". Reverse this again, so you have "...hhh". Checkpoint: We have two samples: - One of a plain (dry) recording of someone saying "Hello". - One of something sounding like "...hhhh" Final bit: Now you simply place that second sample in front of the first sample, giving you "...hhhhHello".

[@linusbrendel]

Some additional tips: Assuming your placement is perfect, you shouldn't really have to need to crossfade the two samples, however you may consider doing so if it sounds strange. Don't create only one reverb sample. Make multiple with different reverb settings, so that you can easily try out different ones without having to redo all of that again.

[@linusbrendel]

+RequiemInnocence (レクイエムイノセンス) My pleasure. ;-)

[@reynaldomcwhiskey6689]

yeah! that too!

[@stromkraftnet]

+Linus Brendel , That's a great variation. But there's no need to export audio audio at all. You can more easily record PostFX or resample. The former is better IMHO.

[@EnricoDePaoli]

I'm not even one third through the video, and I already love it. Thank you

[@zedster911]

You are awesome.... you have so much influence on electronic music... every credit

[@brynbrew]

Damn that reverb compression sound so nice!

[@phnmnn5991]

He is like the most put together dude

[@NoahThul]

That first effect was awesome. Thanks for the video. It gave me some neat ideas for transitions in a couple arrangements I'm working on.

[@jdm6784]

Thank you so much for showing how to do this. So happy. Subscribed

[@K_H_0621]

Awesome video man! Your dialogue throughout the video was entertaining too. Thank you!

[@dazza42UK]

I've only just stared watching these Mad Zach vids. They're great. I really can'y understand the thumbs down. The crazy WWW. Thumbs up!!!!

[@SuperPudger]

Its obvious how well you know the program,really nice job!

[@beataddiktgodd]

I love you Zach, I’ve learn so much within the pass year, watching your videos! Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Grand Daddy Frost/ Cold Current Beats

[@yooooseee2064]

6:17 I love that cut lol. Really great video!! Thanks!!

[@Ronald_Raygun_Pewpew]

mad zach and dj tech tools, you are the bomb. thanks for these killer tuts. big ups

[@MrFrak0207]

The last one is reeeeaally genius and helpful, thanks

[@ncshuriken]

I like the resampling trick. I can see how it'd be a sick way to create long rising buildups (filtered or volumed) to a drop or another section.

[@aaronhogg]

Amazing, Mad Zach is so good. I was kinda expecting some club ravaged guy from the UK based on his music, but nope.

[@welcome2insanity]

You're one of the best tutors i've watched online, very easy to follow! Thank you :D

[@KlooslessMusic]

I use auto pan all the time but never on just the reverb, that's an amazing idea. Thanks Mad Zach!

[@Veskymusic]

man I just want to purchase a producer headphones. with good quality and under $100! can you recommend me one? pretty goo video!!

[@bas182341]

for the wave effect (on any sound actually) i highly recommend the nicky romero plugin. its easy and genius!

[@dezinerAhmad]

Hey that was Magical..... I wonder How we Achieve it in studio one

[@reynaldomcwhiskey6689]

great vid! up swell vocal thing i found especially intresting and easy to follow. cheers!

[@ncshuriken]

Speaking of compressed reverb, I love to sidechain certain sounds (like BD's) over LONG ass, thick reverbed crashes, claps, snares etc. Its the best way I've found that lets you go mad with the reverb without losing ANY of the hard punch of the drums (or whatever your sidechaining into it). It has to be done using Sends/Returns though, otherwise you're gonna end up messing with the signal causing the reverb (which will mess up the reverb itself). Best for bass & beats heavy music.

[@cashmerecat9269]

Reminds me of the TV serial; The Lost..the mysterious sound in that island.

[@UnnecessaryComment.]

Love this! Been looking for some reverb tactics

[@uppsaladalle]

Hey nice video bro! In 3 I would also reverse the swell for more effecf

[@AdnanAlsannaa]

You're the best!! thanks for posting such helpful videos!!

[@AdnanAlsannaa]

+Adnan Alsannaa But how you make that operator sound in the beginning around 00:30?

[@snikrdoodls14]

man i so hope you bring back the Midi fighter spectra.

[@SlightyStuupid]

Hello, at 1:13 couldn't you just adjust the dry/wet on the reverb to do the same thing as the audio effect rack? and if not why? Thank you!

[@DustinTunes]

Very very helpful video, thank you guys for this.

[@Haloegen]

Learned more than in 3 years today thanks!!

[@VitiaMironenko]

verb is my favorit effect since i was 7!(played with sounds with a deep watersystem holes). i use too much reverb, like to make lost sounds, tech2+texh3+much deeper with alil resonant yells. it is like you r in space with lsd

[@trutenantedboderampt]

Thank you!!! Until that moment i thought that sending reverb on return track the only way i can adjust it separately.

[@BNJAmusic]

I love this guy

[@caspiangustavsson6114]

This video is gold. Thank you very much, such useful tips for us newbies.

[@KosmoDeuz]

I miss your tutorials you should do it on your channel

[@Red-gl2cb]

I use Technique 3 to smooth out vocals with layers. Especially short choppy vocals u want a bit more out of.

[@taketamusic1308]

Awesome tip Zach!

[@ap0th1k4ry]

I've used a number of AutoPans on Reverb to get the swirling effect, but technique 1 is VERY very awesome! Great info and a great tutorial, Mad Zach! Stealing the term Vocapella.

[@jchtroe]

The last tip is great but there is a better way for doing this demonic preverb kind of reverb: 1.reverse your sample/midi 2. apply reverb, adjust length, make it 100% wet 3. record to an audio track - be sure to record until all the reverb is gone 4. reverse your original sample/midi section back to normal 5. reverse your recorded reverb 6. adjust the placement of recorded reverb/automate volume/add effects voila

[@AleksTheProducer]

"you dont wanna put to much reverb"- Puts decay on 20sec... lmao

[@kredenzp.5468]

+CLDYEDITS I can imagine him doing a sandwich tutorial next. "You don't wanna put to much mayonaise." ...proceeds to dump the whole jar on the bread.

[@FaRoss232]

Almost spit my food out

[@kikipups]

Oh god I thought I was getting good at this stuff but videos like this one show me how little I actually know and that sucks because the less I know the less possibilities I have.

[@NotAlrightSpider]

Inspiring ideas. Nice one Zach

[@jonwattsmusic]

Did you suddenly fall under the shadow of a death star?

[@sow1084]

hahah!!!!! too good

[@patriks9785]

That's a really clever and useful vid - thanx!!

[@VOX702]

Cool. thanks for the last one!

[@f3niks]

great tutorial , very usefull, respect and keep it real, peace

[@Distortic]

How is a beep noise to throw a long reverb tail on and then compressing the snot out of better than designing the sound from the start to have a decay using synth envelopes?

[@lennybeatz]

wow. great input. thanks a lot.

[@furia151]

i love the intro :)

[@FatihEsin]

Thanks for teaching me something today.

[@KosmoDeuz]

I like this Pal and his style of music production. Where i can check out your music?

[@bitspacemusic]

If you know this much Ableton, you don't actually make music anymore, and vice versa :)

[@sevens3383]

what does this even mean lol

[@danschultz6293]

This is so awesome! Thanks :)

[@ShaiGuyz]

the fucking lighting changing randomly is the best

[@tvd-theremedy2515]

Good stuff man. And I laughed my ass off at the "Mmm mmmm"-- "Shit, we're having all kinds of problems." Lol. And the "it's been dying to come out this whole time" comment... Learned stuff & laughed = A+ video :)

[@soundboy1865]

Again thanx for share.!!

[@AddyRyan66]

last one was super helpful

[@worktvk]

Great tips dude!

[@homenick93]

Do you still have this session? I tried recreating that bass sound you made but this was made in 8 and I think operator is different in my version (9). I think if it was imported to the more current version it might still retain the original sound but IDK.

[@maximseb4117]

Awesome Zach ! ! ! Thnx !

[@minerfreak88]

lmao how high was mad zach when he made this

[@hristuppiteitinu]

Thank you, that was helpful!

[@aliensalvation9284]

great video tutorial.

[@Richard_P_James]

Another cool idea is to take the resampled reverb clip and drop it into Simpler.

[@appidydafoo]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@thebox2074]

That was very interesting thank you

[@IndustrialSocks]

The second "bullet noise" he made is very Bassnectar-y, anyone know the settings in operator?

[@RedWaveMusic]

Thanks for the tips! 😁

[@sosmannz]

great tips thanx

[@pedrolito7480]

So useful thanks

[@w00ds84]

This video really made me laugh with the unexpected vocals and random dimming lights haha. Nice tips as well, thanks bro!!

[@nikolaaksonen2530]

very cool. thank you!

[@jackassn21]

The lfo trick is amazing....now i know how the movie music is made lol. thank you.

[@volk7471]

How i can do that bass in operator? 0:30

[@chuckler2k]

+1

[@AdamWoodhams]

That is a saw or square wave, with an envelope on the filter. The filter is set to open slowly, which gives the sound it's movement.

[@chuckler2k]

Adam Woodhams thank you. I will try this

[@IndyVisuals]

Great tutorial

[@finchstep]

is an ableton effects rack the same as a bus channel in somethihng like logic?

[@sethalexanderr]

well needed tut!

[@Mitchtaboo]

Thank you!!

[@breezybranches]

Mad Zach is the man

[@ojreal925]

4:27 that's what she said.

[@thedevaul]

3:36 is a WAY better "thats what she said"

[@thedevaul]

***** Still waiting for you to post a better one...

[@burnside61]

This is awesome!

[@Millemilax2]

nice tutorial!

[@Jaspertine]

You can argue that it's technically a Ring Modulator, but when it's running at such a low frequency, it'd more commonly be known as Tremolo, at least among guitarists.

[@DroneStarSound]

+Jaspertine It's actually just AM - Amplitude Modulation - (which Tremolo also is), not RM... Ring Modulation requires a specific circuit topology that combines two signals in a certain way instead of just modulating one with the other (in the simplest of terms). But, yeah, just being a hater. :D

[@linkhostr]

so you are telling me there is no need for strymon big sky pedal?

[@Djtonydraper]

Great technics..

[@Weare_Electronicsociety]

How do you make that sound? 00:30

[@kbigglesworth]

How'd you make that sound in Operator?

[@loucherino]

Copy his settings then click on the oscillator button to the right of envelope and choose the saw d waveform

[@DigitalJMusic]

i'm pretty sure it is Square D on note F0 ;)

[@needlessnoise]

2:13 dat cloud coverage

[@ApppleMilkk]

man that's a soothing voice. I got ASMR from this 0.0

[@GV_777YT]

In the drop down menu, when you are about to fine tune the recorded reverb clips, what is that fade option? i cant find it on ableton 11 for some reason or is that a utility?

[@Chrisadamslifts]

can't see the left side of Ableton with your camera view in the way

[@rizzinthebox7124]

can someone upload the operator patch and the audio rack? THX