Huge Synth Sound? This One SIMPLE Trick Will Make Your Tracks EPIC
Here are a few secret reverb tricks to help you achieve breathtaking width and crystal-clear mono compatibility. With these techniques, your synths will conquer the stereo field while remaining rock s
Hey there,
Do you love extensive synth sounds?
Making sounds extremely wide can lead to many problems. For example, when using the Ozone imager, extreme settings can cause the sound to disappear - they may sound great in stereo, but in mono they often lose their charm and sound muddy.
Here are a few secret reverb tricks to help you achieve breathtaking width and crystal-clear mono compatibility. With these techniques, your synths will conquer the stereo field while remaining rock solid in mono.
So, let's dive in and learn how to create those epic synth pads that sound incredible.
The "Mono Atmosphere" Trick:
Have you ever noticed that adding a lush reverb to a wide synth can cause it to lose focus? Here's the fix: use a mono reverb! This creates a separate "mono atmosphere" surrounding the synth without affecting its stereo information.
Many reverbs offer a dedicated mono mode, but if yours doesn't, you can use a utility plugin of your DAW to achieve the same effect. (Free tip: check ou…
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