Double kicks for more punch and depth
Problem: weak or buried kick
Doubling kicks adds more punch and depth to the low-end, making the kick feel more powerful and present in the mix. This is a common technique in genres like techno and house, where the kick needs to cut through the…
Add unison doubles from lead vocal takes or new recordings
Problem: thin or weak vocal presence
The engineer recommends creating unison doubles by either repurposing leftover vocal takes or recording new ones with slight performance variations. This adds thickness and presence to the vocal without overcrowding the…
Duplicate and tweak sounds for variation in the track
Problem: monotony from repeated sounds
Duplicating a sound and making small adjustments, such as boosting the highs slightly, can help differentiate similar elements in the mix. This technique is useful in trance and melodic-techno to avoid monotony and add…
Use vocal doubles and harmonies for depth and interest
Problem: vocals lacking depth and interest
The speaker uses vocal doubles and harmonies to add depth and interest to the vocal performance. These are placed on the left and right channels to create a wider and more immersive vocal sound. This technique is…
Use vocal doubles to highlight key moments
Problem: key vocal moments not standing out
Vocal doubles are used to highlight key moments in the vocal performance by placing them on the left and right channels. This technique helps draw the listener's attention to important parts of the vocal performance and…
Add octaves to bass for thickness
Problem: thin bass, lack of depth
Duplicate bass MIDI and transpose up an octave to add harmonic richness. This thickens the low-end without increasing frequency overlap. The upper octave adds presence while the original bass maintains sub-bass weight.…
Use quick double kicks for tight, punchy low-end in this genre
Problem: weak or undefined kick, lack of low-end punch
Quick double kicks add thickness and punch to the low-end without overcrowding the frequency spectrum. This technique is especially effective in genres like trance and melodic techno, where a tight, defined kick is…
Use doubled kicks with a 'fell sense' for a tight, cohesive sound
Problem: kick lacks rhythmic cohesion or groove
The term 'fell sense' likely refers to a specific timing or feel that makes the double kicks sound tight and in sync with the rest of the track. This technique is used to enhance the rhythmic feel and groove of the kick,…
Use 'ridiculous double' kicks for maximum impact
Problem: lack of energy or impact in the low-end
A 'ridiculous double' likely refers to a more aggressive or exaggerated use of double kicks, which can be used to create a powerful, energetic feel in the low-end. This technique is useful in genres that rely on strong,…