sound design: brutal techno-leads

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FlowerDog
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Joined: 30 Oct 2017

13 Jun 2018

Hello,

I am looking for any advice on how to create lead sounds like this:




probably saw/pulse-waves, multiple detuned oszillators a lot of reverb&delay....maybe someone can give me something more specific?

Cheers,
M.

jimmyklane
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Joined: 16 Apr 2018

13 Jun 2018

These are saw waves. By using a synth (hardware or software) that has some filter overdrive as well as distortion you have your start. Tune the filter envelope to instant attack, short decay, (possibly) 0 sustain, and a release about twice as long as the decay.

Place a compressor....an 1176 all-buttons-in would be perfect....slow attack, fast release. That should give you the “pop” you hear on the sounds attack.

Reverb/Delay to taste.

What version are you on, I’ll make you a patch and you can dissect it.
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FlowerDog
Posts: 8
Joined: 30 Oct 2017

14 Jun 2018

thanks for the reply. I use reason 10 - a patch would be amazing!
you have a new follower on sc btw - very nice sound design.

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