Octave Doubling
Stacking a lead vocal with a duplicate performance recorded or pitched exactly one octave higher or lower.
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hansonq888
22 techniques created· 18 examples submittedAdminRank #1
Hello! My name is Hanson, and I created Sample 8.
Techniques
The Telephone Effect
A frequency-shaping technique that mimics the thin, mid-range sound of a classic phone or radio.
Frequency Shifting
Shifting frequencies by a set amount (not by pitch/octaves).
Foley Layering
Adding real-world textures (keys, rain, paper) to instruments.
Filtering (The DJ Sweep)
Moving a filter frequency to "open up" or "muffle" a sound.
Tape Stop
Mimicking a physical tape reel slowing down to a stop.
The Riser
A sound that builds in pitch/volume to create tension.
Granular Synthesis
Slicing audio into tiny "grains" to create new textures.
Bitcrushing
Reducing digital resolution to create "crunch" and "grit."
Parallel Compression
Blending a crushed signal with a clean signal.
Reverse Reverb
Reversing a sound's reverb tail so it "builds up" into the hit.
Gated Reverb
Huge reverb that is suddenly cut off by a noise gate.
The Hoover
A massive, buzzing synth patch that sounds like a jet engine.
The Donk
A bouncy, metallic, percussive FM bass sound.
G-Funk Whistle
A high-pitched, gliding sine wave synth lead.
Reese Bass
A detuned, swirling synth bass with a "growling" texture.
The Orchestra Hit
A staccato burst of a full orchestra sampled into a single hit.
Humanization
Adding "imperfections" to MIDI timing and velocity.
Polyrhythms
Playing two different rhythmic patterns at the same time.
Sidechain Compression
Ducking the volume of one sound to make room for another.
Ghost Notes
Low-velocity percussive hits that add "pocket" and groove.
808 Glides
Smooth pitch transitions between sub-bass notes to create movement and tension.
Submitted examples
- The Telephone Effect·Agora Hills — Doja Cat(55s)
- The Pharrell 4-Count·Cash In Cash Out — Pharrel Williams, Feat. 21 Savage, Feat. Tyler, The Creator(0s)
- The Riser·Good Time — Owl CIty, Carly Rae Jepsen(11s)
- The Riser·STAY — The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber(62s)
- The Riser·Crank That (Soulja Boy) — Soulja Boy(21s)
- Octave Doubling·Team — Lorde(70s)
- Filtering (The DJ Sweep)·Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) — Katy Perry(224s)
- Filtering (The DJ Sweep)·California Gurls — Katy Perry
Recent threads
- Agora Hills — Doja Cat2:58
Reply in: I love this part!
@Doja Cat|/artist/doja-cat has great music!
- Agora Hills — Doja Cat2:58
I love this part!
"With a long watch on the beach"🤩
- Dark Thoughts — Lil Tecca0:18
The DJ Scratches here are tuff
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- Dark Thoughts — Lil Tecca0:00
This intro is so tuff
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- Agora Hills — Doja Cat0:55
Reply in: How do you do this voice effect?
/The Telephone Effect|/t/telephone-effect
- Agora Hills — Doja Cat