Something that strike me recently listening to a modern uplifter was a pleasant background noise you wouldn't expect to hear in a current production.
This is the track I'm talking about.
Skip at 2:23 and turn the volume at the max.
Explanation please? From where does that noise come from?
Storyteller
The artist will know, no doubt ;). It could be intentional (and a nice touch), it could be introduced by a sub-par signal chain or a single device with a high noise floor. I'm thinking option #1. At a first glance the noise seems sidechained.
There should be plenty sources to obtain noise from :).
TranceElevation
Is not sidechained, you're hearing the delay feedback of the lead.
Storyteller
Ah, yes. Working and posting... :rolleyes:
Probably just some analog chain (audio cable wiring) and a couple of devices introducing the noise then.
cryophonik
It sounds like the noise that the "Analog" switch on some of the Waves plugins (e.g., SSL) or Kramer Master Tape imparts.
TranceElevation
The thing is making me mad. I must find out!
TranceLover007
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Originally posted by cryophonik
It sounds like the noise that the "Analog" switch on some of the Waves plugins (e.g., SSL) or Kramer Master Tape imparts.
This is exactly what I was thinking lol - good call Dave.
Darek
tehlord
It's just tape hiss, or as cryo pointed out the analogue switch on those Waves plugins.
It's that noise we all thankfully got rid of when we switched over to digital in the late 90s.....
TranceElevation
Well, that noise sounds pleasant to my ears. It somehow grabs my attention and keeps me focused on the track.
tehlord
I agree, but it's because it can be controlled now. Back in the day it was just there, all the time, never ending.....
Another technique I've seen used a lot is to take a field recording of an empty room and use something like that. Any old noise can be used to good effect.
djnitride
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Originally posted by tehlord
Another technique I've seen used a lot is to take a field recording of an empty room and use something like that. Any old noise can be used to good effect.
Yep, this is a good one that I abuse quite a bit. There is all kind of ways to integrate these type of sound sources into a recording to give it more life. Just mess around with different EQ settings or setup a side chained compressor/expander to bring the sound in or out.
TranceElevation
I was never bothered by that noise. For me it adds something. Recreates a human ambience in a way. Places things in the real world.
