To visualise that interaction better I’ve created this visualisation overlaying the modulation over the Automation. There is a red dot in the pull-down for the Automation and the Blue dot shows there is also Modulation on this parameter.Īutomation controls the knob, and Modulation acts upon the Automation. Notice that the “Aut” (Automation) toggle switch is active, so we are viewing the Automation. Here is an Automation envelope for the Filter Cutoff parameter. You are probably familiar with Ableton Live’s Automation envelopes, but not so many people are familiar with their sibling – the Modulation Envelopes. When every parameter is automated the sounds of even the most basic synth becomes far more expressive. If you want complex engaging sounds from your instruments, or want to jam out and play those sounds live to become inspired – it’s great to have rhythmic envelopes and modulation giving complexity to the sounds you are playing in real time.Ī rhythmic evolving parameter sequence which follows your fingers as you play, monophonic or polyphonic rhythmic parameter sequencing. Sequenced parameters in Ableton’s Operator Ī single Ableton Operator playing a series of sequenced sounds, with no effects Take a listen to the sort of thing you can make. This tutorial shows how to create something similar to both, an exciting unique sound with stock Ableton instruments. You might be familiar with the sounds of wave-sequencing from the Korg WaveStation, or the rhythmic envelopes of Native Instrument’s Absynth. Create your own patches with which are playable in real time with animated dynamic modulation for some unique and flexible sounds! Sequenced Modulation improves your sounds and playability. īy using this technique you will make unique and exciting rhythmic synth sounds only using stock Ableton instruments. We will be making this bendy modulated bass sound, though the technique stretches far further than just bass sounds, into pads, riffs, drums and beyond. This tutorial shows how to make a fat and exciting bass sound which you can play in real time by modulating the tonality to give complexity and giving rhythmic inflections which engage listeners and keep your mix clean and tidy But that can fill a mix and still lack punch and interest.
Virtual synths can sound static and lifeless which leads many to overcompensate with layers.
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