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Modulating Distortion
distortion

Modulating Distortion

Audiotent Tip 393. Modulating Distortion.Multiple tone variations can be achieved by assigning modulation to your distortion parameters.For example, on a drum group, you could apply a BPM synced LF...

delayDelay Time Modulation

Delay Time Modulation

Audiotent Tip 381. Delay Time Modulation.Many delay plugins allow you to use LFO to modulate their time parameter.If done subtly, this could create a nice variation of delay shifts, pushing them sl...

modulationUsing noise as modulation source

Using noise as modulation source

Audiotent Tip 360. Using noise as a modulation source.To spice up your synthesised sound, try adding some noise as a modulation source.Assign it to the pitch of other oscillators or even a filter.T...

modulationThe Modulation Wheel

The Modulation Wheel

#AudiotentTip 302. The Modulation Wheel.There is one section on your MIDI keyboard that you might not be using often enough. The modulation wheel can be a great source for triggering various parame...

lfoOur 5 favourite ways to use LFO modulation

Our 5 favourite ways to use LFO modulation

#AudiotentTip 292. Our 5 favourite ways to use LFO modulation.A Synthesiser's LFO is usually the first choice for adding extra movement to your sound. The most common target for LFO modulation is t...

arpeggiatorArpeggiator as a Modulation Source

Arpeggiator as a Modulation Source

#AudiotentTip 64. Arpeggiator as a modulation source.Most synth plugins have some form of arpeggiators built in. To come up with interesting patterns try to assign them to various modulation source...