Audio edits

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While plenty of plugins do the job, the simplest way to create glitch effects is to get hands on with so-called ‘micro edits’. This involves slicing and manipulating small individual elements of an audio file – often single hits or transients. Try duplicating drum elements to create quick, stutter-like repeats. Have the spacing of these repeats get closer together each time, to create a ‘ramp’ effect. Try cutting sections of silence into a reverb-heavy audio file to create unnatural ‘gating’ effects. Or applying extreme pitch manipulation to single words in a vocal. Experiment – make small changes and listen back. It’s a timeconsuming process, but it’s a great way to make ear-catching effects.