Create reverse effects by routing audio tracks
Press command T to create a new track. Route bass sound from one track to another for recording and then back to main output.
Use KHS Transgate for acid-base effect inspired by Calvin Harris
Problem: lack of rhythmic movement in leads
The KHS Transgate plugin is used to create an acid-base effect by modulating the signal with a gate, producing a rhythmic, pulsing sound. This technique is inspired by Calvin Harris' 'Ocean' and adds a signature element…
Use a square wave with a saw and sub for gritty sustained bass
Problem: lifeless or flat sustained bass
Combining a square wave with a saw and sub oscillator creates a gritty, sustained bass sound. The chorus effect is used to add width and movement. Adjusting the cutoff allows the sound to transition between gritty and…
Use a suction effect to add tension before a drop
Problem: lack of tension before a drop
Adding a suction effect just before a drop can create a sense of anticipation and tension. This technique is particularly effective in genres like trance and progressive house, where building up energy before a drop is…
Use a suction effect to enhance the impact of a drop
Problem: drop lacks impact
A suction effect can be used to enhance the impact of a drop by creating a momentary silence or reduction in sound before the drop hits. This technique is commonly used in electronic music to make the drop feel more…
Use pitch envelope automation to shape the sound dynamically
Problem: static and uninteresting sound
Automating the pitch envelope allows for dynamic shaping of the sound, adding movement and interest. This is a key technique in creating effects like the 'laser build' used in trance and house music. The speaker…
Add a ping pong delay to create a spatial and rhythmic effect
Problem: build-up lacks spatial and rhythmic interest
Adding a ping pong delay can create a spatial and rhythmic effect that enhances the build-up. This is a common technique in trance and house music to add depth and movement. The speaker demonstrates this by applying a…
Increase feedback on delay to enhance the effect
Problem: delay effect is too subtle
Increasing the feedback on a delay can enhance the effect by creating a more pronounced and evolving sound. This is a useful technique in trance and house music to add depth and interest. The speaker demonstrates this by…
Use disperser to pinch the sound for tighter definition
Problem: muddy or unclear kick/bass definition
Apply a disperser effect to the kick or bass to add a subtle 'pinch' that enhances clarity and punch. This technique helps the kick cut through the mix without being overly harsh, making it more present in the low end.
Create a dummy MIDI pass through track for effect plugins
Problem: Effect plugin not receiving MIDI data from MIDI Shaper
When assigning CCs to a MIDI-enabled effect plugin, create a dummy MIDI pass through track between MIDI Shaper and the effect track. This track should take input from MIDI Shaper and output to the effect. This is an…