How To Layer Synths (The Smart Way)

[@nathanbalmer3093]

So helpful, just found this awesome channel and currently binging

[@dman9561]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎵 *Introduction to Smart Layering* - Understanding the importance of layering in music production. - Identifying the common mistakes in layering. 01:03 🤔 *Why Are You Layering?* - Exploring the reasons for layering: tonality, texture, thickness/fullness. - How to determine what is missing in your sound. 02:11 🎹 *Adding Thickness and Fullness* - Demonstrating layering for thickness and fullness. - Using different octaves to add tonality. 03:46 🎚️ *Avoiding Similar Layers* - The importance of making layers distinct and different. - Avoiding making sounds too similar in layering. 06:05 🔄 *Using Presets as Starting Points* - The advantages of using presets as a foundation for layering. - How presets can inspire creative layering. 09:01 🏆 *Ensuring One Layer is Dominant* - Establishing a hierarchy in layering with one main layer. - The importance of identifying the dominant layer. 10:52 🎸 *Distinguishing Between Layering and Different Instruments* - Recognizing the difference between layering and introducing different instruments. - Examples of instruments that serve different purposes. 12:09 🎛️ *EQ as Your Friend* - The role of EQ in layering to create space for each layer. - Demonstrating EQ adjustments to avoid frequency clashes. 15:10 🎶 *Group Processing for Unity* - The benefits of group processing to unify the layered sounds. - Applying compression, multiband compression, and saturation. 16:53 🌟 *Conclusion and Genre Adaptation* - Summarizing the smart layering concepts. - Adapting layering techniques to different music genres. Made with HARPA AI

[@dennisgallagher4980]

I totally agree with everything you said. EDM not really my genre BUT as always Aden, your instruction always translates across all genres. Thanks

[@SOLsingoutloud1200]

awesome vid and heaps of knowledge shared as always

[@dirtysolarremix]

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[@jerkywez1983]

Thanks 🙏

[@MTUMEMUSA254]

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[@witoldskiba4668]

so how you deal with phase shifts in this setup

[@kiillabytez]

When starting out, many people, (myself included) layer because they think they need to, because artist "X" does it, when in reality, there's no reason there even needs to be a layer. Layering for the sake of layering is NOT a good reason to layer, and I feel if you do need to layer, that it fits in a different space and fills the spectrum that other elements in your track don't. Therefore, I would at least wait until the section is finished to determine if you really do need a layer after all.

[@wolfcasper1611]

Maybe pick a better midi man this sounds really cheesy tbh

[@kiillabytez]

It's not your song, is it. If you want to write a song with "less cheesy" elements, then nobody is stopping you.

[@wolfcasper1611]

@@kiillabytez big man it doesnt need to be my own song for me to think or call it cheesy lol, just stating the fact it would be a better tutorial with a more interesting midi

[@markbotfield3276]

Can you get a better pop shield your voice sounds crap!! Interesting points though!!!