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Layering Synths

W. A. Production
  • Genre: Deep House, Dubstep, EDM, Future House, House, Progressive, Trance, Pop, Drum & Bass, Ambient
  • Type: Sound Design
  • Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate
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  • Total Videos: 5
  • Total Length: 01:04:59
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In this course we are looking at layering synth sounds. We are layering synths for basses, leads, pads and saws. Layering helps synths stand out in the mix and deliver more power than single preset sounds.

Video 1 - Layering Leads

When layering sounds for a lead synth it is essential to maintain a strong mono signal and avoid phasing at all costs. A lead synth should sound great in mono as well. By EQ’ing overlapping frequencies and boosting at the right spots we can achieve amazing, unique sounds for our productions.

Video 2 - Layering Basses

The bass synth is one of the most fundamental instruments for the whole mix to feel balanced and full. We split the bass into three main areas and use a different synth patch for each one of those. By adding compression and eq on each patch, we can maintain total control and making mixing decisions easier than ever.

Video 3 - Layering Pads & Harmonies

When layering harmonies, we are taking advantage of the structure of the chords, letting multiple synths play different parts of the same progression. This creates interesting soundscapes that are great for bridges and breaks within your arrangement. We are also adding automation for movement and tension using simple EQ filters.

Video 4 - Layering Saws

The saws in electronic music are one of the most essential parts of the arrangement. The frequency spectrum is dominated by high frequencies and a lot of detuning. To avoid problems in the mixing stage we create a strong mid sound that cuts through the mix, let the reverb run through only one of the synths, and keep the grittiness coming from another synth – ensuring a controllable group of synths that is mix ready for any production style.

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Intro Video

0h 0m 31s

Layering Leads

0h 16m 23s

Layering Bass

0h 14m 34s

Layering Pads & Harmonies

0h 22m 1s

Layering Saws

0h 11m 30s

Comments

Isaac Urcino-Martinez
I guess it was alright, he spent most of the time doing things and saying what he was doing, but not so much explain to why he did what he didi during the layer and processing and mastering of some sounds. It was kind of like do this do that but not explaining why.
01.07.2022
marxonn michel
that very intressed to be learned with us, thank very much, i feel very good nobody cant imaginer
05.06.2020
Daniele Somma
A good tutorial if you're just getting started into layering stuff. Has some good advice about using EQs.
04.06.2019
Umesh Ambure
Too basic
18.02.2019

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Morven Zhang
W.A. Production is my favorite music production tools station. This product is really cool, and give me many ideas to produce new music!
03.06.2022
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Clinton Singh
I got a bit confused at first, but then I paused and followed and copied and learnt in that manner
30.07.2020
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Md Sabbir Ahmad
Absolutely loved it! Pretty much on point! Layering pads, synths, bass - all well elaborated.
01.03.2019
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Cédric Foeillet
Best Buy... instead of wasting time watching tutorials on yt
27.02.2019
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Rodolfo Vegas
Very useful videos with simple and clear explanations, maybe more aimed at beginners or less experienced producers, like me... I specially liked the "Layering Saws" one.
25.02.2019


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