Using mix elements to trigger filter modulation
With Cytomic The Drop’s external sidechain input, we can use any audio from our DAW to trigger modulation – here’s how to make the most of it
We asked Cytomic’s Andrew Simper for filter-modulating tips. “Since The Drop has a secondary audio input, you can use any audio signal as the source for modulation. This opens up a world of creative possibilities, because suddenly you can have a virtually unlimited number of mod sources. You can use the regular summing in your DAW to process modulation signals and send them to the plugin; or you can use delay, reverb, EQ, compression, or anything else you can do to an audio source. In other words, you can get some seriously cool sounds!”
To put Andrew’s tip to the test, we’re going to demonstrate some creative filter modulation in the context of a track. By routing a duplicate copy of a kick into The Drop’s sidechain input, we create a silent signal to trigger modulation that moves in tempo with it.