Using Ableton's Reverb (You Suck at Producing #30)

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Learn how to use Ableton's reverb to really give Gerald the room he needs. Learn the difference between early reflections, which gives us the character of the room, and the diffusion network, which controls the longer tail of the verb.
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That's why I'm offering music production tutorials over the internet, to help take your music to exactly where you want it to be. Whether you're an experienced producer or someone who's just getting started, I’ll be happy to tailor the curriculum to what you want to learn. Whether it be mixing, mastering, music theory, arrangement, recording, or even performing your beats live. So you can go from fart sounds to dopeness.

[@brisvegan89]

My favourite part of this video is how in-depth you went into the Shape knob on the Input side. I've always wanted to know what that does.

[@junimeme5626]

Me too! Now that I know I use it regularly. He really does a great job at explaining things!

[@Zergei]

I managed to make my reverb change from a circle to square to octagon with it, at least in spirit!

[@JacksonC_21la]

I JUST SWITCHED TO AN EDUCATION MAJOR BECAUSE I WAS SO INSPIRED BY HOW WELL HE EXPLAINED IT!

[@jameswyatt6076]

Fruity Loops actually helps here because as you alter it, it shows you what it's doing, because Fruity Loops is made for stupid people, like me. What it is doing is adding walls, or points to bounce off of. The more sides, the more round your room is for your children to play safely without running into corners that would otherwise make them realize the limitations of their existence.

[@danielbengtsson7868]

@@jameswyatt6076 It also makes the room impossible to furnish, so you have a good excuse to social services as to why the little ones sleep on the floor instead of a bed.

[@onlyrealnumber]

"Shape. I don't know what that does." Just about pissed myself.

[@NatasjaJuno]

Nice and wide. Like a beautiful woman.

[@Koosy77]

oh ho okay

[@yellowliar9938]

or kylo ren

[@splatsquatch3934]

3:05 Shape - This control will help blend the early reflections with the onset of the reverb tail. With this setting lower there will be a “gap” between the early reflections and the onset of the reverb tail. At higher settings the two will blend together, resulting in a smoother reverb sound.

[@riccardoboselli2950]

this is helpful

[@swatantrachib5916]

Nerd !

[@vdiaz123]

Are you sure about that? I feel like you should not be sure about that, idk.

[@jameswyatt6076]

@@vdiaz123 Fruity Loops actually helps here because as you alter it, it shows you what it's doing, because Fruity Loops is made for stupid people, like me. What it is doing is adding walls, or points to bounce off of. The more sides, the more round your room is for your children to play safely without running into corners that would otherwise make them realize the limitations of their existence.

[@Kizzeret]

Your ableton looks angry

[@mariusmusicandscience]

no man, it's just on its period

[@shelbybertsch8724]

@@mariusmusicandscience same difference

[@3DsadnessTM]

It has low hp

[@rohamtavakkoli7562]

I just downloaded the uncle Joe basement reverb VST...its fantastic

[@amrith5736]

fff🤣🤣🤣

[@Zvrra]

Where is that pls tell me

[@hanfer1658]

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[@goneunder4740]

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[@Lyonpulse]

F r e v e r b

[@dots3v3n35]

I love when one of these videos show up they are delicious to listen to

[@lucasramos5722]

After watching the whole "You Suck at mixing" and 36 vídeos from this playlist, there's finally something you don't know: shape knob's utility. I'm impressed

[@Deadle100]

Dude...you make the best Ableton tutorials hands down! Liked and subed

[@ards5161]

I love how you totally disregarded the shape parameter

[@adgersont]

Finally had some time to catch back up on your uploads...you never disappoint

[@yousuckatproducing]

ayy thanks for watching dawg

[@toastergrow4207]

I signed up for the free orienteering and my map skills and cross country running are currently at their peak,thanks underbelly

[@VetNovice]

See you next week is one of my favorite lines of yours now. Also your humor is sharpening. I didn't know you could progress and evolve so well. Nice thumbnail updates too. I think you submitting more vids like this weekly along with livestreams is a win-win to get you those views you love from shorter vids. Thanks for making me crap my pants in laughter while teaching me valuable life lessons from music. Life, the toilet, and music have a lot in common.

[@yousuckatproducing]

thank you so much zhu, this comments means a lot to me.

[@NaPzt3R]

I usually put my reverb in an Audio Effect Rack, so that I can process the wet and dry sound separately.

[@yousuckatproducing]

pro tip here

[@mangopeepee]

I’ve been searching for a channel like this for too long, can’t thank you enough

[@carloskuhlen5447]

Best reverb tutorial ever

[@Lu._.Soriano]

Thanks for making these videos so entertaining. After 3 hours of watching tutorials, your humor really helps 🤣

[@nahomie1366]

good work gerald

[@brennden3232]

These videos are fucking hilarious, but also educational. Subscribed.

[@azion3066]

Wowzers!

[@Gnurklesquimp]

I'd love to see more reverbs with a control that ducks the wet to give the dry room like many delays do, you can always set that kinda stuff up but it's just so convenient.

[@tgroh007]

big ups man! another great presentation.

[@ExonOfficial]

We must pray for Gerald's dry knob, my brothers.

[@kxngbishop]

3:02 when my mom hears hentai playing out of my room

[@hardboiled2000]

This is great, thanks underbelly

[@chyamonshaman6543]

You're amazing at producing thx fam

[@ponwax3169]

this is the best music channel

[@ParrotZeka]

Best Eletronic Music Production KZbin Channel!

[@LargoRicardo]

I literally watch every single one of these videos the same way. With my jaw agape, repeating "OH FUCK, that's what that is?" Gonna have to get me some lessons. Thanks for your hard work putting these together.

[@itsbCool]

6:11

[@mitch150]

freakin died lol

[@DecoyOfficial1]

AHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAHHAHAAHAHHAAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAAAHHAHAAHAHHAHA

[@justrelax129]

3:11

[@theswamps6589]

@@justrelax129 fuck you

[@ItamarHaggaiMusic]

So much better than a boring 30 minute tutorial

[@maxlantano9076]

Good sense of humor

[@ryanmonahan7381]

You have a beautiful soul..

[@chosenonebeats]

Excellent explanation! Do you have a Delay video coming?

[@HadesZerox]

Dude, dis is dope, u r osom, thanks for teaching all of us, i'll later asing for that classes

[@PepperStone3]

Who dislikes these!? If you dislike the humor, you can still learn from the information.

[@prod.benjididit]

You explain really well dude! Thanks!

[@duuuuude1526]

so checkit...I love your videos.

[@AfterEightShave]

part about filter and spin etc had me in tears lmao

[@KniteGraffiti]

thanks, never really understood the difference between reflections + diffusions

[@jonathanmendez310]

Thank you😊and i like the intro you did with gerald it made this even more fun

[@deepakmeher25]

You are really funny and smart teacher !! And I really learn from your video.. thanks a lot for your knowledge ..!

[@davegrg123]

Question - are VST plugins a load of shit? I.e vs stock ableton effects (that you know how to use). For example, would you really get a noticeably better result on a vocal, using a Valhalla vst reverb vs stock ableton reverb?

[@fart4192]

I'm an FL studio user and I can consider switching to Live for the stock plugins alone. Never seen a DAW with such a huge library of quality VSTs. I use ValhallaRoom, ArtsAcoustic Reverb and SP2016. ValhallaRoom is by far my favorite VST of all time with Camelphat3 and Sylenth1. I highly doubt I would ever consider using Live's reverb when I can load up Valhallaroom.

[@cfsteak]

yeah but how to do the lip thing

[@Sh1tP0stM4nia]

4:23 when I listen to the beat I made last night

[@carltonbanks194]

that last part about the send track... huge fucking game changer.. lmao

[@Sathurz0]

I don't even have a computer to do that but I love these videos

[@jun341]

Let's be honest, a lot of us subscribed because of the channel's name.

[@NeeZaL14]

thank you my HERO

[@AntiTekk]

Very informative and as always really funny You're a good guy

[@yousuckatproducing]

thank you liam

[@nestoroid]

You´re so kind.

[@MatichekYoutube]

This was great.

[@jamietaylor8663]

Tittle: YOU suck at producing 3:07 not really sure what that does..

[@Ardeact]

i mean if you move it aroudn it does nothing so

[@odysseyofcp]

Good stuff again.

[@JohnPaulBuce]

every non producer ever: *100% all reverb setting*

[@tylerdurden6992]

*Stack the Reverb*

[@nachobarro]

I love you

[@mickeymephistopheles]

From the Ableton Live 9 manual: "The Shape control ”sculpts” the prominence of the early reflections, as well as their overlap with the diffused sound. With small values, the reflections decay more gradually and the diffused sound occurs sooner, leading to a larger overlap between these components. With large values, the reflections decay more rapidly and the diffused onset occurs later. A higher value can sometimes improve the source’s intelligibility, while a lower value may give a smoother decay."

[@yousuckatproducing]

yeah i read that too, heard no audible difference though lol

[@fakshen1973]

Reverb. Because you don't want to go in dry.

[@donnill]

okay suh check eet

[@zotorx5706]

1:24 Huh ohhhh kay

[@chefpunjab]

Wowsers❤

[@147andymc]

I wont lie. I never learn anything from your videos but i still love watching them

[@147andymc]

Scratch that. I learnt something.

[@jl9205]

1:20 spit out my coffee, lolol

[@Branadot]

A lot of times I group the reverb and duplicate the track then turn the reverb off on the second track so I get the original sound plus the verb. Blends nice.

[@chandlerbarlow8965]

Or do this with effects rack

[@Branadot]

@@chandlerbarlow8965 I will definitely check that out. Am not aware of this

[@nobossbeats5639]

"And then over here we have this shape, not really sure what that does" LMAO! I don't know whatever it's supposed to do I never hear it.

[@larryfisherman4199]

best reverb vid ive seen and im literally crying laughing

[@nlegall33]

nice dude

[@citvdelblvck]

i fucking love your videos

[@mateocalle__]

omg.. love it.

[@CARTMENS]

My favorite is "shape".

[@sinistar3198]

this intro fucking killed me

[@noslowerdna]

Educational & hilarious.

[@shawnbrown2384]

great vid!

[@chriscombes7788]

your a fucked up funny lad aint ya lol Love it and makes it easier to remember. thankyou :)

[@nanogon7767]

1:35 I’m dying 😂👌

[@Amentai]

SAD. Apparently I need more reverb in my life to be happy.

[@bitchlasagna8232]

*wowzers*

[@jeantaty2576]

loveyouuuuuuuuu

[@adity.atiwari]

after watching this series i realised that i actually do suck at producing

[@555tonyleon]

god i dreads the intros.

[@vibintraxxx1099]

This video made me laugh so hard

[@LosantoBeats]

That close up! lol

[@petermarsh4578]

I love how physically disgusted you sound when you change a setting the sounds bad xD

[@wynnephilpott3178]

dude you rock! thank you for helping my dumb ass

[@bigmaczukno]

Oh gosh it sounds all fucked up and weird is my favourite thing you’ve ever said

[@jordandellinger4718]

I just got a whole lot more than what I was expecting. 😂

[@DjScar]

you’re hilarious. Also I’m switching to Ableton.

[@jordanfiction]

lmfao u got jokes bro

[@bboymac84]

Kool

[@jfsf8963]

lmfaooo....thank you.. Subbed

[@lenarnabiev6809]

ууу helpfull as always

[@Psymun747]

"ugghh God, fuck" is how I react to my own music too

[@shaunlangenberg]

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[@revolution909]

w o w z e r s

[@jior6]

4:22 LOOOOL

[@Dungeonposting]

Underbelly all about the thickies

[@kabodhour7348]

You are too much wow

[@legendsfamilia4549]

4:23 ouhs gawd , faack!