Layering & Filling Sounds Explained

Are you tired of feeling that your tracks sound a bit dull and lifeless? Don't you wish there was a way you could make them sound ... well ... bigger and better? You've come to the right place! In this video course, production expert Thomas Cochran will show you numerous ways to convert a stale, anemic-sounding instrument to something that commands attention and turns an ear. With the sound-layering techniques you learn in this tutorial, you'll never have to settle for a lackluster track again! These videos are designed for producers and recordists that want to increase the impact and vibe of their instrument tracks.

Videos

• Adding Texture to Instruments (15:37) - Learn ways of adding texture to sounds, creating subtle movement and variation. This lets your sounds feel more complex without being busy.

• Movement & FX (12:40) - Discover how modulation effects and delays can be used to fill up space and enhance rhythm. This is a great way of fleshing out your productions when you don?t want to add any additional melodies or instruments.

• Duplicating Melodies & Patterns (14:04) - In this video, Thomas shows how to layer the same chord and rhythmic patterns with different sounds to build up the arrangement of your tracks.

• Arrangement Adjustments (10:58) - See how adjusting the arrangement can make a track sound filled out without having to over-complicate things. This video also shows how re-pitching drum sounds can help them layer more seamlessly into your productions.

• Splitting Chords into Multiple Instruments (13:10) - Finally, learn how splitting chords into multiple instruments can create some really interesting sonic textures for your tracks.