Our 5 favourite ways to use LFO modulation
#AudiotentTip 292. Our 5 favourite ways to use LFO modulation.A Synthesiser's LFO is usually the first choice for adding extra movement to your sound. The most common target for LFO modulation is t...
How to add grit to your sounds
#AudiotentTip 291. Adding grit to your sounds.Audio recording equipment and audio interfaces are getting more affordable every year. Never before has it been this simple to capture clean audio from...
Mixing the most important element first
#AudiotentTip 290. Mixing the most important element first.Whenever you start mixing a new track, make sure to identify the most important element in the project. This will be your starting point f...
Advanced mixing tips - EQ in series
#AudiotentTip 289. EQ in series.A great way to shape your sound is to use EQ in series. First, try using a parametric EQ to clean up the sound, cutting out the mud or harsh frequencies. Then run yo...
Custom key commands in your DAW
#AudiotentTip 288. Custom key commands in your DAW.Most of the functions in your DAW have key commands set by default. However, there are a lot of extra functions that could be assigned and increas...
Audiotent Tip 287. Bit Crushing.Downsampling or Bit Crushing is used to downgrade the sound and add grit. It can be used on a wide variety of sounds but is very effective in bringing dull (lacking ...
The music production 10,000 hour rule
Audiotent Tip 286. The music production 10,000 hour rule.There’s a theory that practicing any skill for 10,000 hours is enough to make you an expert. Reading production tips and watching tutorials ...
Using a multiband gate plugin to tighten your snare drum
AudiotentTip 285. Using a multiband gate plugin to tighten your snare drum.Gating the sound can make it tighter and appear more percussive. However, applying this to the entire signal does not alwa...
#AudiotentTip 284. Chorus Noise FX.White noise is often used for rise, fall or impact FX. A lot of the time it can sound plain and too harsh. To combat this, apply some chorus effect this helps sof...
How to program midi flams for your drums and drum fills
#AudiotentTip 283. How to program midi flams for your drums and drum fills.A great way to add an organic feel to your grooves is to add a flam. Essentially a flam, is a ghost note (low velocity), f...