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A step sequence can be applied that triggers every other step, allowing the activated steps to rise with each activation. This Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) can then be used to modulate other parameters of the plugin to enhance the sound. For instance, it can be applied to the intensity of an oscillator to build upon the initial sound. To further refine the sound, another Step Sequenced LFO can be created, also triggering on every other step. The activated steps should be set to maximum, and this LFO can be applied to the amplitude of all original oscillators used. A slightly detuned saw wave or two can be incorporated with portamento and a quick pitch envelope featuring fast decay and no attack, sustain, or release. Achieving the desired sound may require careful mixing for clarity. A tutorial demonstrating the detuning and portamento effect applicable to acid lead synths is recommended.

For a "choral" pad effect, a low-passed synth with long sustain and attack is essential; searching for any pad tutorial will provide further insights. Additionally, a formant filter can be utilized to create high resonant peaks in the signal, contributing to the choral effect. At specific timestamps in a referenced track, a stutter effect and a pitch drop occur every four bars. Guidance on adding stutter effects to projects and replicating the pitch drop is sought, as attempts to automate the pitch have resulted in unnatural sounds. The use of a modulation wheel provides some control, but does not achieve the desired dramatic and rapid pitch drop.

In a Headhunterz remix, a distinct "older sounding" piano is noted, resembling a pluck despite being a piano. To replicate this sound, specific techniques should be explored. In an Avicii track, a massive piano sound is present, and while reverb has been applied to various piano sounds, achieving a similar result has proven challenging. It is questioned whether the piano sound is standalone or layered with a pad. Additionally, an effect is described that alters every fourth note, reminiscent of a record being pulled to speed up the track, occurring every two to four bars.

To create a comprehensive electronic schematic based on the described techniques, a modular synthesis approach may be employed. The schematic can include a step sequencer module that outputs control voltages (CV) for triggering the LFOs. Each LFO can be configured to modulate parameters such as oscillator intensity and amplitude, with adjustable rates and depths for fine-tuning.

The oscillator section can feature multiple waveforms, including sawtooth waves, with options for detuning and portamento settings. A pitch envelope generator can be integrated to control the pitch modulation, ensuring fast decay and no attack, sustain, or release.

For the pad effect, a low-pass filter module should be included to shape the sound, alongside an envelope generator set for long attack and sustain. The formant filter can be represented as a series of bandpass filters, allowing the creation of resonant peaks at specific frequencies to achieve the desired choral effect.

The stutter effect can be implemented using a delay module with precise timing adjustments, while pitch modulation can be achieved through a pitch shifter or a sample-and-hold circuit triggered by the sequencer. The overall design should facilitate experimentation with layering and effects processing, enabling the production of rich, complex sounds as described in the original input.you could apply a step sequence that only triggers every other step, then, make the steps that do trigger, rise with each activation. From there you could apply that LFO to other parameters of the plugin to spice up the sound. (I. e. you could apply it to the intensity of an oscillator and build upon your initial Yoi) "Doing that would sound cool, but

that`s still not the original sound!" You might say. If my hypothetical advice is working so far; Just make another Step Sequenced LFO (different than first one) that also triggers on every other step. Turn the triggered steps all the way and apply that LFO to the amp of the all original oscillators being used.

Try a slightly detuned saw or two with portemento and a slight pitch envelop with fast decay and no attack, sustain or release. It`ll probably be difficult to make it exactly the same as you need to mix it correctly to make it sound clean.

I suggest watching this tutorial, which demonstrates how to make that detuning portemento effect and applies to all the acid lead synths you have mentioned. As for the "choral" (oooo) pad effect the main sound is a low passed synth with long sustain and long attack, in fact just search up any pad tute.

On top of this, is what is known as a formant filter which creates high resonant peaks harmonically in the signal, this creates the choral effect. First off I REALLY tried finding a damn instrumental of this but nothing I could link to. Anyways, at 0:20 to 0:32 there`s a stutter type effect and a pitch drop every 4 bars or so. I`ve tried to recreate the stutter with basic MIDI writing but no luck. Can anyone guide me to where I can learn to add this stutter type effect to my own projects ALSO, I can`t replicate the repeated every 4 bar pitch drop that occurs in that same );20 to 0:32 slot.

I`ve come close by automating the pitch on the tail end of a sound but it just sounds very "unnatural". Mod wheel on my keyboard kinda does it but it won`t drop the pitch as dramatically/quickly as it`s done in the song.

A) In the link below this Headhunterz remix uses a really "older sounding" piano. It sound very stripped down and almost sounds like a pluck but it`s a piano. Fast forward to 1:51 to 2:15. Anyone know how to get a piano to sound like that B) Right at the beginning of this Avicii track (kinda plays throughout the entire track)the piano sounds massive. I`ve added a crazy amount of reverb to different piano sounds but no luck. Any ideas on how to create something like that Also, does it sound like the piano is standing alone or is it layered with a pad in your opinion Again, any guidance on this would be beyond awesome.

(Link to track below): In this Avicii track there`s some kind of effect being applied to every fourth note. Best way to describe it would be if you had a record player playing and you pulled the record for a tenth of a second to speed up the track.

its pretty distinctive and happens during what sounds like every 2 or 4 bars, just hard to describe for a beginner like me. basically it sounds like the pitch is being altered down but it really isn`t. Hope someone understands what I`m 🔗 External reference