How to create an ambient techno atmosphere
Ambience, space and atmosphere are key elements of any immersive techno track. Here's how to create them in your DAW
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How to spice up a techno track with creative use of effects
Contemporary techno is driven by exploratory sound design. Here's a few ideas to get you started
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How to design a glassy and ethereal pad sound
If you need a pad that shimmers but doesn’t get in the way of your mix, try this patch out for size
How to design a punchy, radio-ready synth bass sound
Recreating the impactful bass sound of pop hits like Jax Jones’ Whistle needn’t be difficult. Let’s learn how…
How to liven up your mix with legendary Fairchild compression
We use Universal Audio's superb plugin emulations of this classin compressor to lift up a mix in seconds
How to add level rides to a mix
Riding the faders can be a vital way to control a mix. Here’s when and why your levels should react with super-fast dexterity
How to get a vintage tape sound like the Studer J37
We recreate the sound of this classic tape machine with Waves' J37 plugin
