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Create a super-sized sweep, step-by-step
Computer Music, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:21 pm UTC

Step 1: We're going to create a weird (but massive!) 'sweeper' effect using a 909-style ride cymbal as raw material. A clean and clear percussion sample like this is a good basis for building huge effects, as it's sharp and punchy without any annoying clutter.
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