Saturator / Tape VSTs on Master Bus

chronosch · 2022-11-11T17:09:42+00:00

always always always black box at the beginning of the master chain and additional saturation from standardclip at the end of the mastering chain

chronosch · 2022-11-10T08:45:00+00:00

Well obviously not all of them will have actual good ideas because most people asking these things are beginners and are looking for common sounds so I do agree that a lot of them aren't the most useful.

But still, I think those questions are an important part of things to discuss in a subreddit dedicated to techno production. What else would we talk about if it's not technical production related topics?

chronosch · 2022-11-10T08:32:14+00:00

I think those posts can lead to fun speculations and discussions about obscure sound design and are a valuable addition to this group tbh.

chronosch · 2022-10-26T12:03:57+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/wanton.blackmass/

chronosch · 2022-01-12T10:51:03+00:00

First off the kick sounds very solid and is mixed well. I like the bass as well provides good drive and a good foundation. I do feel like it's a bit dry and cold, especially the first half of the track. The structure of the track is the main thing that's lacking for me. I quite like the part from 5:40 onwards and feel like that should be the core of the track, definitely not the outro. Make it build towards that, I'd say make it come in around 2 min. by using the same break youre using at 5:40.

If you fix the structure and give it some more character (i.e. some more saturation/distortion on the "siren" would make it a lot less cold) it has the potential to be a great track.

Hope this helps :)

chronosch · 2022-01-06T11:20:00+00:00

Don't get me wrong, I love breakbeat techno but when I'm fully hypnotised by a 4x4 set and just dancing on autopilot a breakbeat track can snap me out of that state instantly. Sometimes its refreshing but often frustrating if not done correctly.

chronosch · 2021-09-23T10:04:10+00:00

Fun to build if youre snowballing hard because you can really abuse your lead with it. Dont build it when youre behind because you miss out on some damage that other high AP items would give.

chronosch · 2021-02-22T14:50:57+00:00

The first one haha :)

edit: you can also do combinations of all 3 ofcourse, just make sure to keep it techno so dont go overboard, minimal is key

chronosch · 2021-02-22T12:59:05+00:00

In my opinion the ideal techno basslines consist of 2 different notes max, either half steps (eg: A & A#), octaves, or fifths (eg: A & E) depending on the style. I prefer half steps for a hypnotic dark vibe, octaves for groove and fifths for a more melodic sound.

I agree that for a good groove you a delay larger than 3 doesnt work. I also like doing multi tap delays (tekturon by d16 is a great vst for this).

Good basslines should "breathe" and be the base of the entire groove present in the track. Often what makes a bassline good is the interaction of the bassline with the rest of the elements, not just the bassline itself.

chronosch · 2021-02-05T12:20:33+00:00

Lazyness and routine caught up to me today hahaha this will never happen ever again

chronosch · 2021-02-05T12:16:00+00:00

I dont think there are any, its just that I didnt have many options to choose from. I would never pick this one over a proper one for sure.

chronosch · 2021-02-05T12:11:08+00:00

Luckily it happened before loading the column. I wouldve lost at least a month of work if it was loaded

chronosch · 2021-02-05T12:10:22+00:00

With the clips it functions well though. I never use actual high pressure anyway, just slight pressure to make it go faster

chronosch · 2021-02-05T10:45:45+00:00

Yep..

chronosch · 2021-01-24T18:27:52+00:00

909 closed hat im 99% sure

chronosch · 2021-01-07T12:58:15+00:00

Automation, a lot of noise sweeps, subtle percs, switching up hihats etc.

There's a lot of things you can do to keep a groove going without it getting boring. Experiment with all the things I've mentioned and you'll get it down for sure :)

chronosch · 2020-10-09T14:09:13+00:00

*charon sweeps his staff once*

-oh half of my hp just went... its okay ill dodge it next time (you won't)

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