QUICK TIPS

Even if you’re not using Ableton or Phase Plant, any distortion will do, as long as you start with a monophonic, singlevoice tone.

Fifths and octaves generate the most controlled results, with minimal intermodulation. This is why guitarists rely on them for impact.

Sine and triangle waves offer the most control over your sound, since saturation and wavefolding clip the tops, creating squarelike shapes.

The effect is dynamic and related to amplitude, so when using a distortion, experiment with different amp envelopes in order to create sweeps.

Serum’s Distortion effect can be modulated via envelopes, LFOs, and MIDI, so experiment with these options for dynamic effects.