Filtering
Whereas an equaliser will boost or attenuate the amplitude of specific frequencies or ranges of audio a Filter will, generally, only cut and over a specified range.
We tend to use equalisation for tonal balance and to generally improve the signal’s frequency response. However, when it comes to dramatic changes to a signal we might opt for a dedicated Filter unit.
Most dedicated filter devices/plugins come with acres of control. Quite often the modulation matrix on a filter unit is housed with lots of modulation sources with each controlling different parts of the filter. Filter sweeps are common in all genres of music but the filter bank/unit can do so much more. Self oscillation comes to mind..
In this category I run you through some of the techniques I use to add life to a mix by using filters with extensive modulation.
Creative filtering for the sound designer and producer!
Tutorials
Using a Step Sequencer to control Filter Cut-Off and Resonance
Intermediate
Using a Step Sequencer as a Modulator to process both the Filter Cut-Off and the Resonance of a Filter processor to add spice and motion to a drum beat!Duration: 7 mins
Using Modulation with a Single Band Filter - Soundtoys FilterFreak
Intermediate
Create Crazy Effects using a Modulator to process a Single Filter Band on a drum beat!Duration: 6 mins
Using Modulation with a 2 Band Filter - FabFilter Simplon
Intermediate
Creating Cross Modulation by using 2 band Filters in Series and in Parallel to process a drum beat. FabFilter Simplon shines in this tutorial.Duration: 7 mins
Filters and Filtering - what are filters and how do they work
Beginner
What is a Filter, how does it work, what are its functions and how to use it.Duration: 4 mins
Using Modulators to add Dynamic Motion to Vocals
Intermediate
Add dynamic motion to your vocal lines by modulating the volume of the vocal take within your DAW.Duration: 12 mins