Ableton Live Reverb & Delay in Action

Ableton Certified trainer extraordinaire Scottie Dugan returns and is ready to pull the curtain back on Live's built-in reverb and delay plug-ins. Join Scottie as he unlocks the power of these two classic, "must know how to use" effects.

Reverb
What is Reverb? (03:16) - In this first video Scottie talks briefly about what Reverb is, its different parts and what it’s used for. Scottie discusses how Reverb, in its most basic form, is made up of two parts.
Early Reflections (07:12) - In this video Scottie breaks down the Reverb device into its various sections and goes over the first half of its parameters. This includes the Input Processing or Pre-Effect processing, Early Reflections and the Global controls. Scottie then takes a listen to how different sources can be placed in a space and how Early Reflections give our ears a lot of clues about the nature of that space.
Secondary Reflections (09:28) - Scottie takes a look at the remaining parameters that control the Diffusion Network and Output.
Convolution Reverb (03:48) - In this video Scottie touches on what an Impulse Response is and introduces Live 9’s Convolution Reverb along with its presets.
The Basics (03:22) - Scottie looks at the Convolution Reverb’s parameters and how they correspond to the Reverb Device’s parameters. These include Decay, Size, Pre-delay, Width, Gain and Dry/Wet. Then Scottie uses some very delicate source material and sees just how musical this Convolution Reverb can be.
For the Pro (07:45) - Scottie goes over Convolution Reverb Pro and the additional parameters it brings with it’s Tab View. Then he uses reverb as a creative element adding more than just space to the mix.
Delay
What is Delay? (03:28) - In this video Scottie briefly discusses the concept of delay, how it works and different types of delay.
The Basics (06:58) - Scottie takes a look at the Simple Delay and the basic parameters associated with every delay that comes with Ableton Live such as Delay Time, Feedback and Wet/Dry. Scottie also discusses how the Left and Right channels can work in Parallel or simplified to one channel. Scottie then wraps up this video by effecting a dry guitar clip emulating a simple digital delay pedal and using delay to create a stereo effect.
Back & Forth (05:04) - In this video Scottie takes a look at the Ping Pong Delay that's just a tad more complex. He introduces the option of a filter and two delays working in series. Scottie also discusses where in the signal chain the feedback gets reintroduced, and creates an old 70’s analog tape delay sound.
Never Too Many Filters (04:24) - Scottie takes the filter idea to the next level with the Filter Delay. Scottie also shows how this device can filter and effect each channel separately to create a very complex sound and finishes up the video by using the Filter Delay to add complexity and space to a rather dry and boring sound.
Chop It Up (06:08) - Join Scottie as he takes a look at a very creative and down right crazy effect called Grain Delay. The Grain Delay Device can be used subtly to add color and even chorus or it can be used to create over the top textures. In this video Scottie explores all the new parameters this Device introduces and uses it to create some thick and interesting textures.
Change It Up (04:44) - In this last video Scottie takes a look at how these delays are effected by changing their time parameter and how you can emulate old gear and new gear by simply switching between Fade, Repitch and Jump.