7362
Tips
377
Videos
930
Topics
← All topics

Portamento Tips for Electronic Music Production

10 portamento tips extracted from 8 tutorials by Sam Smyers and Akayo and 1 more. Each tip links to the exact timestamp in the source video.

#portamento#synthesis#sound-design#serumfuture-basselectronic
Use portamento at 120 for smooth bass transitions
Problem: harsh or abrupt bass transitions
#portamento#synthesis#bass#sound-designtrancemelodic-techno
Use portamento at 23% for smooth note transitions
Problem: jarring note transitions in melodic basslines
#serum#portamento#bass#glideuk-garagedeep-house
Adjust portamento time for glide effect between notes
Problem: bass lacks expressive glide between notes
#serum#portamento#bass#modulationuk-garagetech-house
Use scaled parameter for dynamic portamento
Problem: portamento feels static or inconsistent
#filter#portamento#bass#uk-garageuk-garage
Use MG Low 24 filter with portamento for glide
Problem: static, lifeless bass without movement
#portamento#synth#modulation#tech-housetech-house
Apply portamento for flute-like texture on sine wave leads
Problem: bland lead, lack of uniqueness
#portamento#synthesis#melodic-designgeneral
Apply portamento for note blending
Problem: jarring, disconnected melodic lines
#synth#lead#portamento#mixingtrancemelodic-techno
Use portamento on lead synths for smooth note transitions
Problem: stiff or robotic lead transitions
#portamento#synth#sound-design#tech-house
Use portamento (glide) to blend synths smoothly
#portamento#sound-design#leadfuture-bassambient
Add glide (portamento) for vocal-like movement
Problem: static or robotic sound