Using an arpeggiator to create melodies
#AudiotentTip 262. Arp Melodies.So, you have a killer set of chords but you’re struggling to get a good melody. Copy your chords to a new channel and setup an arpeggiator plugin or a synth with a b...
#AudiotentTip 261. Analog Style Step Sequencers.One of the joys of analog gear is the happy accidents that you come across when programming a patch or editing a running step sequencer. A software s...
#AudiotentTip 260. Wavetable Synthesis.Stepping away from the conventional Sine, Sawtooth, Square waveforms and into Wavetables can help deliver exciting results.Things start to get really interest...
#AudiotentTip 259. Gated Synth Stabs.When working with swung grooves every element of your track needs to be short and tight to emphasise the transient hits. A great technique to achieve this for ...
Ring modulation synthesis for creating unique FX
#AudiotentTip 258. Ring Modulation FX.Ring modulation is a form of signal processing that is performed by multiplying two signals together. The output is the sum and difference of the frequencies ...
#AudiotentTip 257. Just Before The Drop.When working on electronic dance music, there are a lot of ways to create tension before the drop. A Drum fill or a vocal phrase seem to be a very common te...
Surfer EQ 2 how to use a pitch tracking equalizer
#AudiotentTip 256. Pitch Tracking EQ.A new wave of EQ’s is being created that can track the fundamental frequency or any harmonics in real-time. These EQ’s can be extremely useful and can deliver ...
Using Mid Side EQ to create width in your mix
#AudiotentTip 255. EQ for Width. Creating tonal differences between the mid and side of a sound can make it appear wider and more stereo.Fire up an EQ that is capable of eqing the mid independent...
#AudiotentTip 254. Realistic Piano Midi.If you’re not a classically trained pianist or prefer to draw you MIDI notes into the piano roll, that humanised feeling gets lost. Try this technique when ...
EQ Tip on how to refocus high frequencies
#AudiotentTip 253. Refocusing High Frequencies.During the creative process, if you find yourself reaching for more high frequency sounds to brighten up a dull mix, stop. Instead, try to remove the...