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Legato Tips for Electronic Music Production

3 legato tips extracted from 3 tutorials by Sam Smyers and EDM Tips and 1 more. Each tip links to the exact timestamp in the source video.

#serum#envelope#legato
Enable legato in Serum to prevent filter envelopes from retriggering overlapping notes
Turning on legato ensures that when notes overlap, the filter envelope (envelope two) only triggers once, creating a smoother, non-retriggered filter effect. This avoids the envelope restarting with each note, which…
#synth#legato#sound-design#melodytrancemelodic-techno
Use legato to create smooth, connected synth phrases
Problem: synth phrases feel disconnected or robotic
Applying legato to a synth can create smooth, connected phrases that feel more natural and expressive. This is especially useful for creating lead lines that flow seamlessly between notes. Legato helps the synth sound…
#legato#glide#transient-shapingtrance
Add legato glide to smooth note transitions
Problem: clicky or abrupt note transitions
Enabling legato with a small amount of glide prevents abrupt note changes from sounding clicky. This technique is essential for sub pads that need to transition smoothly between notes in breakdowns. The glide parameter…