Reason: Making synth sound softer?

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Posted by Matt on Mar-31-2002 02:02:

Reason: Making synth sound softer?

I've been coming up with some half-decent stuff in Reason lately, but all have a common problem, all the synths I create sound too harsh. What's the best way to make a synth sound softer.

Maybe I just need some pointers on making good synth in Reason. I still haven't been able to make a good trance synth. Should I be using multiple subtractors?

Help plz.

Oh btw, to see what I mean about my synths, see attachment (I know melody sux, but I did it quick so I could show what I mean about staticy synth)

EDIT: I guess attachments don't work, so here it is:

http://www.djmosaic.net/clips/sample.mp3

Posted by Bondor on Mar-31-2002 08:08:

i would try lowering one of the frequency bars or lowering the env. in the velocity section

that should soften it up .....

i hope

Posted by DJ Chrono on Mar-31-2002 15:05:

For a softer sound, adjust the frequency and the velocity of the notes. Throw the frequency way down, and it sounds softer. Try adding more attack and sustain too.. and then some reverb. I recommend the Lead 3 sound to use as a nice trance synth.