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Recording filter automation with Retro

Recording filter automation with Retro - Logic Pro Tutorial

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Recording filter automation with Retro

- [Voiceover] Now that we have a better understanding of some of the synthesizer parameters in Retro let's take a look at how to compose with automation for a bit. So as I mentioned in the last video, in many cases in electronic music, especially minimal techno or deep house, the music will be loop-based, but what's changing isn't necessarily the notes. In a lot of cases, what is changing are filter parameters, vibrato, oscillator tunings, and in many genres composing with automation is a really standard practice, and can really keep the track flowing, and keep interest on the dance floor when you're listening to loop-based music. Because really a lot of subtle changes are happening that aren't just note-based. So let's take a look at the sound that we've created in the last video with our FM mode in Retro. (deep synthesizer notes) Now I have gone ahead and added a reverb effect (deep synthesizer notes) just to give it a little bit of a tail and some presence. I'll take that off just…

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