Use glitchy sounds as ear candy for texture
Problem: lack of texture or movement in the track
Glitchy sounds can add interesting texture and movement to a track, especially in the context of electronic music. These sounds often work well in the background, adding subtle interest without overpowering the main…
Use glitches and silence in the drop to enhance contrast and rhythm
Problem: drop lacks contrast and rhythm
Adding glitches and using silence in the drop helps create contrast and rhythm, making the track more dynamic and engaging. This is a common technique in trance and melodic techno to keep the listener interested and to…
Add glitches and micro-edits for texture
Problem: Predictable section transitions
Use tools like shaper boxes to introduce random glitches or micro-edits in specific sections. This adds unpredictability and keeps the track fresh without disrupting the overall flow. Particularly useful in breakdowns or…
Use audio mode to re-trigger pitch effects on transients
Problem: static pitch effects
Enabling audio mode in PitchShaper allows pitch effects to reset on each incoming note transient. This is ideal for real-time re-pitching of drum hits or creating glitchy, note-based pitch blips. By drawing custom…
Use granular noise samples for glitchy, spectral layers
Problem: Creating original, in-key spectral textures
Rendering custom glitchy layers from granular noise samples and importing them into Serum 2 allows for unique spectral textures that complement chord progressions. This method avoids relying on pre-made samples.
Create glitchy effects using Serum’s filter and modulation
Problem: lack of rhythmic texture or interest
The speaker uses Serum’s filter and LFO modulation to create glitchy, rhythmic effects. By automating filter cutoff and resonance, they generate sharp, percussive sounds that add interest to the track. This technique is…
Stutter editing can add rhythmic interest and texture
Problem: monotonous or predictable arrangements
Leon's remix was praised for the way he used stutter editing in the arrangement. This technique involves slicing a sound into short segments and rearranging them to create a rhythmic, glitchy effect. It adds energy and…
Stack effect racks for glitchy noise generation
Problem: Lack of unique sound textures
Duplicating and routing effect racks through each other creates complex, evolving textures. Applying distortion, phaser, flanger, and other effects repeatedly generates glitchy noise. This method is ideal for dubstep or…
Use spectral mode with glitch samples for textural layering
Problem: lack of rhythmic texture elements
Dragging glitch samples into spectral mode allows manipulation of specific frequency ranges for unique textures. The speaker uses this to isolate top-end characteristics while removing sub-bass content. This method is…
Create triplet rhythm with bass hits and add glitch fill
Problem: monotonous rhythm, lack of texture
Programming a triplet rhythm on the bass adds groove and complexity. Adding a glitch fill with a short, distorted sample creates rhythmic interest. This technique is effective in house and techno for maintaining energy…
Layer glitch effects for rhythmic texture
Problem: monotonous bass rhythms
Chopping and glitching bass elements adds percussive interest and textural variation. This technique is particularly effective in progressive house and techno for creating rhythmic complexity. The 50% mix ratio ensures…
Use a Skippy Loop for rhythmic, glitchy effects
Problem: bland, predictable rhythmic patterns
Calvin uses a Skippy Loop plugin to create rhythmic, glitchy effects on his hi-hats and percussion. The plugin's settings are adjusted to create a stuttering, fragmented sound that adds energy to the track. This…
Add glitch effects for unique transitions
Adding a reversed reverb effect on downbeats can create interesting transitions and add character.
Create glitch sounds using Serum 2's spectral option with 808 samples
Problem: lack of unique glitch textures in basslines
Drag an 808 sample into Serum 2's spectral section, warp it, and apply filters, LFO modulation, distortion, and compression to create a glitchy, textured sound. This technique leverages Serum 2's spectral processing…
Use steeper LFO angles for reversed playback
Problem: need reversed audio segments
Angles steeper than the grey guideline create reversed playback. For example, a line angled steeply downward plays the first half of the loop normally, then reverses it. The second half of the loop is discarded. The mini…
Fix LFO clicking by adjusting the envelope
Problem: clicking from LFO modulation
If using an LFO tool causes a clicking sound, it's often due to the envelope not being properly adjusted. Moving the envelope's start point slightly to the left can eliminate the click, resulting in a smoother modulation…