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Reverb Impulse Response: Your Key to Better Sound Design
Naturally, music production largely focuses on producing sound—hitting piano keys, holding a synth chord, strumming a guitar. But what if we told you that it’s the space around your sound, the literal physical space, that can push it from good to great? Not just...
Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs): The Ultimate Guide
When you’re creating new patches and designing sounds, do they sound static? Without rhythm, groove, dynamics, or a sense of movement? If so, what should you do to fix it? Enter the unsung hero of sound design and production, the LFO, or Low-Frequency Oscillator....
Convolution Reverb: An Essential Guide
Unlocking the Sonic Magic of Physical Spaces Ever shouted into a cave? Or ‘yee-hawed’ down the Grand Canyon? Maybe you've heard an echo in a large bathroom? In each case, you would have heard what convolution reverb is based on. Did you notice how the sound in a cave...
The Best Reverb PluginsÂ
Ever wondered why John Bonham's drums sound so massive? Or what makes Whitney Houston’s vocals shimmer? Or why The XX sound so spacey? Reverb is a crucial contributor to what makes their recordings sound great. In this article, we’ll take you through a brief history...
The Essential Guide To Cinematic Drums
What Makes Drums "Cinematic"? Cinematic drums are crucial for captivating, immersive film-based storytelling. They also elevate pop, hip hop, and EDM productions, adding gravity and depth to key sections of a track. Composers and producers typically turn to percussion...