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Adjusting the Sound

3.5Adjusting the Sound

In this section you will learn how to manipulate a sound by making some basic adjust­ ments.

3.5.1Switching Effects

The Snapshot In Deep uses the delay effect excessively to create a spatial sound. Let’s as­ sume the song you are working on does not require this type of space: switch the effect off by clicking the Delay button. Instead of the Delay, switch on the Chorus button to add some stereo spread.

Fig. 3.4 Effects tab with Chorus and EQ effect activated

3.5.2Changing the Filter Movement

Also, let’s change the filter's movement.

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Adjusting the Sound

1.To manipulate the filter's movement, switch the right side of the instrument to the Source section with the according tab.

2.Select LFO1 within the lower area of the Source section, again using the according tab.

3.Click the Rate knob and drag it upwards to increase the control’s value to 8.

4.Play a note: the filter movement’s speed has doubled.

Fig. 3.5 The LFO section in the Source tab after changes have been applied

3.5.3Changing the Filter Settings

To change the filter itself:

1.In the Instrument’s central Filter section, click the Resonance knob and drag it upwards until its value is 0.5. This will render the movement more audible.

2.Add brightness to the sound by increasing the Cutoff value, again by clicking the ac­ cording knob and dragging it upwards.

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