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Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-08-2011 07:40:

Trying to re-create this effect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv76ZwV8P0

The filtered pad starting at 1:00 is simply amazing and is perfect for a section in my mix. It seems to be a fairly common effect, so I'm hoping someone here can offer a few tips or simply describe the effect/methods.

Very much appreciated!

-Ankh

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-08-2011 10:53:

Make a nice saw patch on some synth. Put the notes on the kick and in between the kicks and apply ducking on the synth sound triggered by the kick. Done .

Oh and of course slowly open the filter cutoff every now and then.

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-08-2011 11:03:

I already have all of the notes in place and in sync with the kick. I'm just having a difficult time finding the right sound.

I'll try out your suggestion, thanks a bunch! =D

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-08-2011 19:59:

I've completed the track and I thought I'd post it here.

http://soundcloud.com/ankhsunamun/n...eel-loved-remix

Would anyone be interested in some creative/constructive criticism?

This is my 3rd serious attempt at producing a track, so I know there are parts that sound weak (some due to my impatience for wanting to just post the track) which I intend to fix soon. Once I pick up a few things.

I wasn't entirely successful in re-creating the effect at 1:00 of the original song, mostly because I couldn't find the right SAW effect.

Appreciate any insight offered

Cheers!

-Ankh

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 09:19:

Bump! ^^ Halp meeeeeeeeeee

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 09:23:

what vst instruments are you working with?

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 09:45:

I used Rez v2.0(for the melody), Superwave P8(For the strings), and Synth1(For the attempted effect at 1:00). I probably tried every preset to no avail. Much of this song was from me settling on a sound.

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 10:30:

Ah, synth1 should be really suitable for the sound you're looking for . Give me a few hours (my work needs to be done first!) and I'll help you out .

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 10:36:

For sure! Thanks, I appreciate it!

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 11:39:

This is how my attempt sounds http://www.storytellermusic.nl/Untitled.mp3

Synth settings for Synth1

It's far from perfect, but reasonably close. Only had 30 mins . What I did with the above preset is the following:
- I took the root note of the melody and copied it to 1 octave lower as well for the synth to have a bit more beef
- Then sidechained the synth to the kick.
- Highpass filtered it at around 110 with a 36dB slope.
- Added a slight reverb (used Nomad Blueverb)
- Added another delay plugin (Ohmboyz), set the delay to 1 beat
- Added flux Bittersweet for a bit more timbre (free plugin, highly recommended!)

Other than that I just opened the filter a bit in the clip .

Of course there is an offbeat bassline in the clip too, I did that one with FXpansion Strobe.

Good luck.

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 11:49:

That sounds great! I'll give it a shot =D

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 12:28:

Let me know if it works out for you .

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 12:33:

Ok, already I can hear a huge difference in the sound. I copied the settings of your example with an initial patch. I just have a quick question about the high pass filter.
I'm using Ableton Live 8 and it has a couple of filters under its EQ8 audio effects menu (Like ultra high & Lo-Hi Shelf). Would these be acceptable, or would I want to use something particular? I'm currently side-chaining to the kick through the Auto-filter and that sort of sounds right.

Thanks again!

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 12:41:

nah, any high pass filter should do. I just chose a really clean sounding one.

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 15:17:

I think my problem here is my inexperience with filters. I've tried a few since this morning and none are really giving me that sound I'm looking for in conjunction with the patch.

I'm going to see if I can do some homework on this and perhaps make something happen =D

Oh btw, which filter did you use on your clip?

Cheers!

Posted by Storyteller on Mar-09-2011 15:47:

The built in filter of my sequencer (Renoise). I'm afraid you can't get it unless you make teh big switch . Not recommended, Renoise is not for the faint hearted. It's butt ugly.

Posted by Ankhsunamun on Mar-09-2011 16:36:

With all of the insight here I think I'll be able to sit down and figure it out after some hours of practice/research.
Thanks again dude! Really appreciate the assistance!
I'll post the remastered track once its done.

Cheers!