#AudiotentTip 103. Low Pass EQ.Removing any unnecessary sub frequency rumble from elements that don't need it seems like common advise. This works great for creating space in the mix for your kick ...
How to use a compressor sidechain filter
#AudiotentTip 102. Compressor Sidechain Filter.When applying compression on bass heavy material or across a final mix, try enabling the sidechain high pass filter. This will stop the compressor fro...
#AudiotentTip 101. Macros.Make use of macros in your DAW or soft synths. Assign multiple parameters to one control and simplify your automation process. This is very effective for creating complex ...
Transient designer before limiter
#AudiotentTip 100. Transient designer before limiting.Have you ever applied a touch of limiting on you bus channel to control the peaks? In some cases this works great. Other times, you end up gett...
Removing clicks and pops from your audio
#AudiotentTip 99. Removing Clicks.Have you ever come across a sample that clicks at the very start or the end of the region? It is likely to be caused by an abrupt level change in the audio clip. T...
Our 5 best tips when working with reverb
#AudiotentTip 98. 5 Tips When Working With Reverb.Here are 5 of our favourite techniques to use when working with reverbs.This is a starting example. Completely dry synth sound that contains a fair...
How to setup choke groups in Ableton Live
Audiotent Tip 97. Choke Groups. Have you ever wondered how you get those super tight drums you hear in professional tracks?Applying a choke group to certain elements of your drum rack helps to redu...
Our 5 best tips for processing synth bass
#AudiotentTip 96. Our 5 Best Tips for Processing Synth Bass. Getting your synth bass sounding just the way you want is only the first step. Next, you have to fit it in your mix. In some cases, it m...
#AudiotentTip 95. Sub Drop.To create an impact sub drop for your breakdown, copy your kick drum onto a separate channel. Stretch it out for a bar or two (this can be personal taste) and apply low p...
Pulse Width Modulation PWM for big bass
#AudiotentTip 94. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Assigning an LFO to Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) can lead to interesting movement and rich sounding patches.It is also a great technique to create st...