11 Synth Layering Techniques That Changed My Productions

► Sign-up for my free music production workshop here: https://bit.ly/3biQBm0. Synth layering is an essential skill to learn regardless of genre – it will make your synths richer, more interesting and more “pro” sounding….BUT, there are a few guidelines to follow to get the best results…

In this synth layering tutorial, I break down the 4 core tenets of choosing the right layers. I then show you 11 different synth-layering techniques to make your music sound more interesting, more “expensive” sounding, and more professional.

So if you’ve been wondering how to layer synths, or you want to know how to make sounds big, or just create bigger synths - these layering synth tips will definitely help.

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What we cover in this tutorial:

00:00 - Why layering synths is important

01:10 - Characteristics to consider when choosing layers (layered synths should compliment eachother – not fight for space):

Frequency / Timbre
Voicing / Composition
ADSR Shape / Transients
Stereo Field
Depth (Reverb)

11 Synth Layering Techniques....

02:31 - Call and Response
05:01 - Sample Layer
06:52 - Looping Sample
09:43 - Formant Shifter
12:10 - Extreme Pitch Range
14:06 - Polyphonic Splitting
16:26 - Noise Patches
18:31 - Pitch Envelopes
20:40 - The Jiffy Bag (AKA, the Double-envelope)
23:42 - Grouping / Bussing
25:26 - Auxiliary Effects

Let me know in the comments which of there you’re going to try or whether you have any synth-layering ideas for me to try out!

Gear I use in this video…

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Cheers, and happy producing!
Will

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