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Audio Foundations: Delay and Modulation

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The fundamentals of delay and modulation effects and how to apply these effects, technically and creatively, to improve the sound of a mix.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know before watching this course
  • How to use the exercise files
  • Using the "Get In the Mix" Pro Tools session files
1. Understanding Delay
  • What is delay?
  • Creating delay effects overview
  • Delay time, level, and feedback parameters
  • Utilizing a low-pass filter and polarity reverse
  • Setting up an effects loop for delay
  • Setting up an effects loop in a DAW
  • Setting the delay time by tempo
  • Setting the delay time by ear
2. Echo Effects
  • Overview of short, medium, and long delays
  • Long delays
  • Get in the Mix: Using long delay on key lyrics
  • Get in the Mix: Establishing groove with long delays
  • Get in the Mix: Creating slap-back echo with long delays
  • Advanced tape-delay effects
3. Modulation, Chorus, and Doubling Effects
  • LFO
  • Get in the Mix: Modulation rate and depth
  • Get in the Mix: Modulation shape
  • Delay effects examples in various plug-ins
  • Medium delays
  • Get in the Mix: Chorus
  • Get in the Mix: Double tracking
  • Get in the Mix: Spreaders and thickeners
4. Spectral Effects from Delay
  • Constructive and destructive interference
  • Short delays
  • Get in the Mix: Creating a comb filter and a flange effect
  • Get in the Mix: Flanger and phaser effects
Conclusion
  • Using delays in a real-world mix
  • Course summary and goodbye

Taught by

Alex U. Case

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