How to create synth definition
#AudiotentTip 204. Synth Definition.If you're trying to make your stereo synths more defined try out this technique. Send the synth to a mono bus AUX channel and add an EQ. Boost the midrange aroun...
#AudiotentTip 203. Synthesised Hats.White/Pink noise oscillators are a great place to start when synthesising hats. Use a band/high pass filters to refocus the frequencies. Finally, use the amp env...
#AudiotentTip 202. One Knob Plugins.Don't be fooled by the basic GUI of these modern mixing tools. Under the hood of these can be some very complex and indepth processing chains. For example, Slate...
Gain Staging With A Trim Plugin
#AudiotentTip 201. Trim Plugin.Often very underrated, a trim plugin is an essential tool for gain staging your signal flow.A great example of a trim plugin is the Slate Digital LLC Trimmer for the ...
#AudiotentTip 200. Tape for Hats.Trying to get rid of super high frequencies in your hi hats, but EQ doesn't do them justice? How about running them through a tape simulator. Tapes tend to roll of ...
Using pre amps to colour your mixes
#AudiotentTip 199. Pre Amps.Pre amps on channel strips such as an API or Neve are great for imparting colour. Don't think vocals are the only source to run through these processors. Drive your synt...
#AudiotentTip 198. Order of Processing.It's helpful to quickly swap the order of processing to hear how it effects the end result. Sometimes EQ before compression brings great results, other times ...
#AudiotentTip 197. Quick Compressor Comparison.There are many types of compressors, each with their own colour and tone. A great way to quickly A/B these is to use hot keys in your DAW. Simply setu...
#AudiotentTip 196. Reverb Diffusion.A commonly overlooked parameter on reverb plugins is diffusion. This helps to control the initial build up of echo density and effects how you hear the reverb re...
#AudiotentTip 195. Edgy Bass.There are a few ways to make your bass edgy and more energetic. Try adding extra midrange frequencies for live bass or open up a filter for synthesised bass. Alternativ...