QUICK TIPS

Handy atmospheric considerations

DO:

Use any ‘randomising’ feature in synths or effects plug-ins to help you seek out new, unpredictable sounds to be used as textural and atmospheric layers. You’ll still need to shape these as required, but using randomly generated sound as a springboard can be inspiring.

DON’T:

Rely on factory presets for your textural sounds. There are so many ways to create your own, either by processing, recording or editing, that this is one sonic area you should be using to be as original as possible.

DO:

Layer several sounds and explore their stereo width. Create three textural layers and leave one in the middle and either autopan the other two to switch sides, or set their pan positions so that they work as a complementary pair. Not every sound in a mix can be ultra-wide, but textures and atmospheres can!