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In this video I show you how to build your own custom reverb in Bitwig Studio using allpass delays and a few simple stock devices. Instead of relying on one dedicated reverb plugin, I explain why the actual delay times inside an allpass network matter so much, and how bad number choices can turn your reverb into a strange echo instead of a smooth diffusion. I also show the free allpass delay calculator on my website, which helps generate better delay-time distributions for room, plate, hall or shimmer-style reverbs. Then I build a simple reverb from scratch, improve it with chorus and filters, and finally show a more advanced version with multiple diffusion stages, shimmer and early reflections. If you want to understand reverbs better, or just want to make your own weird and beautiful ambient spaces, this one is for you. Download Reverb & Calculator: https://polarity.productions/dispenser/ 0:00 Intro and why build your own reverb 0:27 Dry piano example 0:50 Why simple allpass delays sound like echoes 1:39 Why multiples of delay times are a problem 2:14 Random delay times for better diffusion 3:28 My free allpass reverb calculator 4:05 Choosing start and end delay values 4:39 Advanced controls: spacing, randomness and seed 5:08 Typing the delay values into Bitwig 6:27 First custom allpass reverb result 6:52 Adding feedback with a long delay 7:28 Using chorus for delay-time modulation 8:12 Shaping the reverb with low-pass and high-pass filters 8:48 Why custom delay setups are so fun 9:28 More advanced shimmer reverb patch 10:00 Multi-stage diffusion and mixer routing 10:56 Controlling the level of each diffusion stage 11:45 Chorus modulation for width and movement 12:02 Why early reflections matter 12:29 Free preset download in my dispenser 12:55 Why I use this for generative patches 13:36 More ideas for expanding the setup 14:40 Final thoughts and weekend inspiration Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): -- 💕 Support me on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3PgbxZz 💰 donate via Paypal: https://bit.ly/3cae9t8 🎧 my Music: https://polarity.bandcamp.com/ 💾 my Tools: https://polarity.me/posts/articles/2024-08-04-polarity-tools/ 💻 my Gear: https://kit.co/polarity/polarity-music-kit 👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/eWwFBww 👉 Website: https://polarity.me -- 🛒 Buy/Upgrade Bitwig Studio & Support me https://bit.ly/3yQEyDU 🛒 VST/AU Plugin Deals https://bit.ly/3zcvo66