Creating a Techno riff from a sine wave
Audiotent Tip #433 // Creating a techno riff from a sine waveTechno is all about experimentation and sound design. The goal of this exercise is to create a minimalistic melody riff, using the sine ...
Ring Modulation for Creative FX
Audiotent Tip #430 // Ring Modulation for Creative FX A really interesting way to add spice to your FX sounds is to use a ring modulator. Applying this effect to standard FX sounds will deliver ins...
Audiotent Tip #419 - How to Synthesise Techno HatsIntricately crafted and ever evolving hi-hats are a trademark of the melodic techno sound. Inside this step-by-step guide we are going to walk you ...
3 Ways to pitch bend your synth basslines
Audiotent Tip 404. 3 Ways to pitch bend your synth basslines.Bending your synthesised bassline in pitch can give you a nice variation for the groove. In a way, this replicates the feel of a bass gu...
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 ...
Riser and Fall FX Sound Design
Audiotent Tip 385. Riser and Fall FX Sound Design.Creating synth effects can be a great way to build tension or anticipation in your tracks.Make sure to utilise the modulation parameters of your sy...
How To Create Tech House & Techno Synth Stabs
Audiotent Tip 374. Tech House & Techno Synth Stabs. Follow these three tips to create a classic synth chord stab sound.1) Choose a sawtooth or square wave as a source for your oscillators and e...
Audiotent Tip 365. Synthesising Bass.There are many ways to synthesise bass. A good starting point is to get the oscillators sounding nice and full, before moving onto the filter section.Try layeri...
Audiotent Tip 358. Envelopes Before Processing.When designing sounds take the time to shape the sound exactly as you want it with the synth envelopes before you reach for that reverb, eq, distortio...
Audiotent Tip 348. Synth Unison.One of the greatest ways to thicken a sound is to apply unison.Unison is when multiple notes are playing the same pitch at the same time. This could be the same pitc...