Production Tips

Layering and Processing a Techno Kick
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Layering and Processing a Techno Kick

Audiotent Tip #417 // Layering and Processing a Techno Kick We will be using two layers to create our techno kick. Let’s start by choosing the ‘layer one’ and program a simple 4/4 pattern: Th...

clapHow to create a pre-shifted clap in Xfer Serum

How to create a pre-shifted clap in Xfer Serum

Audiotent Tip 401. How to create a pre-shifted clap in Xfer Serum.Have you ever wanted to create clap's purely from synthesis?Sure, we know it's not the first thing that comes to mind when talking ...

hi-hatsLayering with Hi-Hats

Layering with Hi-Hats

Audiotent Tip 390. Layering with Hi-Hats.A hi-hat can often be used as a layer for your percussive bass, synth or keyboard sounds.It will add an extra transient bite and definition, helping to sit ...

layeringLayering Pads

Layering Pads

Audiotent Tip 345. Layering pads.Adding new layers to the bass, kick, effects or synths seems to be a common practice. You could also try layering pad sounds. This will create a richer texture and ...

layeringLayering White Noise

Layering White Noise

Audiotent Tip 317. Layering White Noise.When designing a patch for your synth, try layering a bit of white noise. This will add some rawness and grit to your sound.If your synth has multiple filter...

kick drum layeringTips for layering presets

Tips for layering presets

#AudiotentTip 303. Tips for layering presets.If tweaking presets or creating synth patches from scratch is not your thing, you can still come up with a unique sound by layering presets.Once you've ...

clapProgramming claps

Programming claps

#AudiotentTip 192. Programming Claps.When trying to re-create live sounding claps from a single hit sample. Move the sample slightly off the grid in each bar. This will simulate the natural time va...

kickHow to create the perfect Kick Transient

How to create the perfect Kick Transient

#AudiotentTip 89. Kick Transient.Technique A) If you find your kick lacks bite and doesn't cut through the mix, split it right after the transient. Duplicate the transient onto another channel and ...

chordsTips for layering chords

Tips for layering chords

#AudiotentTip 77. Layering.Try using a different synth patch for each note of your chord. This can naturally add separation to your instruments without the use of EQ.

layeringLess is More

Less is More

#AudiotentTip 67. Less Is More.When layering, always try muting each individual sound. Ask yourself does it really add to the sound or is it cluttering up the mix?