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Published inApr 2024
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ISBN-139781803245799
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Chris Rena
Chris Rena
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Chris Rena

Chris Rena is a highly accomplished music producer and composer in the TV, film, trailer, and video game industry. Founder & producer at “Horror Trailer Music” and years of experience, Chris has worked on notable projects such as "Halloween 2018," "Mortal Shell," and "Ghost Adventures." His expertise in FL Studio and passion for diverse music genres make him the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of this powerful digital audio workstation.
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Creating a nice sidechain effect

In this recipe, we will delve into the popular sidechain effect, a hallmark of modern electronic music production. The sidechain effect creates a signature pumping sound by rhythmically lowering the volume of one sound source in response to another, typically the kick drum. By exploring techniques for routing and triggering volume automation, you will learn how to achieve a smooth and impactful sidechain effect in your tracks using FL Studio. Let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to making a nice sidechain effect!

Getting ready

  • A well-structured project with drums and other sound elements

How to do it

  1. Setting up sidechain compression:
    1. Selecting the sidechain source: Identify the sound element that will trigger the sidechain effect, usually the kick drum. Make sure that the kick drum and the sound element to be side chained, such as a bassline or synth, are on separate mixer tracks. One of the best third-party plugins for...
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FL Studio Cookbook
Published in: Apr 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803245799

Author (1)

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Chris Rena

Chris Rena is a highly accomplished music producer and composer in the TV, film, trailer, and video game industry. Founder & producer at “Horror Trailer Music” and years of experience, Chris has worked on notable projects such as "Halloween 2018," "Mortal Shell," and "Ghost Adventures." His expertise in FL Studio and passion for diverse music genres make him the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of this powerful digital audio workstation.
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