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

Step 3: We accentuate the sweep at the start of the effect by adding an Auto Filter. By using Frequency and Q automation, we can create a filter movement to match the change in amplitude. The subtlety of this is up to you: sometimes, you might want a huge resonance scream, but for this one, we've chosen a smoother sound.
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