Soundtoys Plug-Ins: Getting Creative
In this Groove3 video tutorial series, studio wizard Larry Holcombe serves up ways to use and get creative with Soundtoys plug-ins! See how to craft unique, powerful sounds and effects using some of Soundtoys best processors. Download the tracks and stems Larry uses in the videos so you...
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- Contents 12
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1:05
Introduction
In this video, Larry welcomes you along with a brief overview of what?s to be covered. In this video series.
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15:03
Saturation with Devil-Loc & Decapitator
Larry demonstrates how to use the Devil-Loc and Decapitator plug-ins to bring life to a mix, allowing you to create space in the low mids by pushing things up in the speaker. See how to use the Tone Controls on Decapitator in parallel to create pockets of frequency density.
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10:47
Saturation to Tame Transients & Increase RMS
See how to use Decapitator and Radiator to increase RMS and perceived volume, while simultaneously decreasing peak levels on a dance track. This is audio wizardry courtesy of the wonderful process of saturation!
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16:39
Spatial Effects Pt. 1
Discover how to use Echoboy to add a nice slap delay effect to a vocal. We then continue to use Crystallizer as a lovely vocal doubler, adding depth and stereo width to the vocal, as well as use Microshift to add a chorus effect to a guitar.
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13:01
Spatial Effects Pt. 2
In this video, we start off using Echoboy Jr. and Little Plate to create a nice plate reverb with pre-delay for our Tech House clap, and then get freaky by adding 2 Little Alter Boys and a Little Microshift to manipulate our vocal sample. Finally, we utilize Primal Tap to create stereo delays and a chorused guitar effect.
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15:54
Rhythmic Effects
Explore how to get creative with Tremolator, creating cool guitar tremolo effects and a ?Trancegate? style effect with the rhythmic editor. We then go on to apply Panman to add movement to our FX loop, and program a rhythmic pan loop using Rhythm Step. Finally we use Rhythm Step to rhythmically alter our pan position.
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16:11
Filtering with FilterFreak
In this video, see how to use FilterFreak to add classic high pass and low pass sweeps to a Disco House track. We then use FilterFreak?s analogue modes to add grit and fatness to a drum bus. Our Disco House track then receives some envelope following filter modulation to add lots of funky movement toit. We also try the rhythm editor to create extra interest in our Tech House track, and finally, enhance a snare in the rock track using FilterFreak 2.
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10:30
Phasing Effects with PhaseMistress Pt. 1
Explore phasing some 909 hats and a vocal FX loop to add movement. We then apply PhaseMistress on our chords, and finally add PhaseMistress to our reverb returns of our clap sound.
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9:09
Phasing Effects with PhaseMistress Pt. 2
In the second video on PhaseMIstress, we take our rock track and phase out the washy guitar pad, and then add a rhythmic phased sound to the slide guitar. Next, we use PhaseMistress to phase our whole track, creating cool sections and adding excitement.
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8:24
Adding Dynamic Movement to Your FX
In this video, we use Filter Freak, PhaseMIstress and Crystallizer?s dynamic threshold controls to dynamically effect our audio, adding that all important groove and rhythmic interest.
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5:38
Experimental Effects Pt. 1
See how to turn an acoustic guitar part into a washed out blissful soundscape using an effects rack consisting of Crystallizer, Echoboy and Microshift. We then completely mess up our Tech House track with Primal Tap, creating some mad stutter edit effects.
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12:44
Experimental Effects Pt. 2
In this final video, we create an evolving filter delay effect which sounds amazing as a special effect, using Echoboy, FilterFreak, and Decapitor.
Product Overview
In this Groove3 video tutorial series, studio wizard Larry Holcombe serves up ways to use and get creative with Soundtoys plug-ins! See how to craft unique, powerful sounds and effects using some of Soundtoys best processors. Download the tracks and stems Larry uses in the videos so you can follow along at home.
Larry starts with an introduction and then jumps right in, showing you how to make warm saturation effects with Devil-Loc and Decapitator, as well as using saturation to tame transients and raise the perceived volume without clipping.
Next spacial effects are explored and you'll see how to use Echoboy, Echoboy Jr., Little Plate, Little Microshift, and Primal Tap to add deepness and width to your sounds. Rhythmic effects are next, and Larry reveals ways to use Tremolator, Panman and Rhythm Step to create movement that prop[ells your tracks forward with a cool groove.
Designing interesting Filtering and Phasing effects is then shown, and you'll see how by using FilterFreak, PhaseMistress, on drums, vocals, chords, effect returns and more! Last but not least, Larry reveals ways to get experimental with Soundtoys, such as how to turn an acoustic guitar part into a washed out blissful soundscape using an effects rack consisting of Crystallizer, Echoboy and Microshift and more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you’re looking for ways to get creative with Soundtoys plug-ins, or just some effect design tips and tricks in general, this is for you... Watch “Soundtoys Plug-Ins: Getting Creative” today!
Tutorial Song Credit: The Hawthorne Effect - Marry Him
Reviews
Waste of ££
Well, while it might be little bit useful information ti total newbies and beginners, I find this course poor quality, horrible bad mixed audio examples,, where any processing only audible in solo. Soundoys website has way more advanced mixing techniques from differenr artists on they website for free, also Mitch Thomas is fun to watch. The only benefit is, that is was cheap, but not worth it.
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Simply Excellent...
Want to know what soundtoys plugins can add to your music? This is the best series of videos I have seen. Really enjoyed this!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
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Great stuff from Larry once again
Larry delivers another great course. The Soundtoys collection is fabulous and Larry shows succinctly how they can be used to great effect. Having now done a number of Larry's videos, I do chuckle when he asks you to close your eyes and REALLY focus when A/Bing: I must confess that I can't always hear the difference. One thing which I found frustrating, and this has nothing to do with Larry, is the fact that Groove3, unlike some other platforms, doesn't provide a channel for asking questions. In this series in particular, I noticed Larry regularly using quite a lot of Dry signal on a send and return aux, even on the final plug-in in the aux chain. It would be great to be able to ask why such decisions are made. Anyway, enough of the tangent. Thanks once again, Larry. You helped me get to grips with Logic itself and its suite of stock plug-ins, and now you're helping me as I venture out into the financial abyss of 3rd party ones.
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Helpful
Also great to see someone else using plugins that I work with, maybe they do something I didn't know I could do with it.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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mary him
You ask me what did I think of the coarse. I love it. I knew, how to mix, but this brought it home for me. I think mine' sound better than yours. That' only because of your help. THANK YOU!!. I think I am really ready now. I know how to tighten of the bass , snare and kick drums, meld them in. I know how to use the decapitator and most important, WHY? I know how put them instruments insync with each other. I think that works well on ballads, not so much with heavy rock on snares, though. Thanks SO much for helping me. I think I am ready now. DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE.? I will take any lesson you guys have on sound toy. You made me smarter!
I am a: Professional, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Cubase
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Great trainer some excellent Soundtoys tips.
I'm producing album for the band I play in. Definitely will use some of these techniques for sound design.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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