I need help with pads.
To me the sound design seems the most easy part...
1. Long Attack
2. Long Release
3. Lots of Reverb & Delay
What I need help with is the theory and arrangement/composition...
A. Are Pads supposed to compose of just 1 note only (like a bass)...? Or are they suppose to have 3 or more notes...? Therefore having to use triads etc...? As of now...I just make my pads using a 3 note triad.
B. Where are you suppose to put the pad on the beat markers for the best effect...? Can you set it 'off the beat' a bit for more syncopation and/or so it does not interfere with other instruments...right...?
C. I reckon pads are supposed to follow and/or support my chord progression...right...? Therefore...the root note of my pads should also follow or line up with my chord progression...right...?
D. Where are pads supposed to sit in the 'mix'...? Most people make the pad the 'quietest' sound...right...?
E. Since pads are supposed to evoke a 'ambience' and/or vibe...They should have a very wide stereo field and be placed in the back of everything else...right...?
Anything other tips and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...?
To me the sound design seems the most easy part...
1. Long Attack
2. Long Release
3. Lots of Reverb & Delay
What I need help with is the theory and arrangement/composition...
A. Are Pads supposed to compose of just 1 note only (like a bass)...? Or are they suppose to have 3 or more notes...? Therefore having to use triads etc...? As of now...I just make my pads using a 3 note triad.
B. Where are you suppose to put the pad on the beat markers for the best effect...? Can you set it 'off the beat' a bit for more syncopation and/or so it does not interfere with other instruments...right...?
C. I reckon pads are supposed to follow and/or support my chord progression...right...? Therefore...the root note of my pads should also follow or line up with my chord progression...right...?
D. Where are pads supposed to sit in the 'mix'...? Most people make the pad the 'quietest' sound...right...?
E. Since pads are supposed to evoke a 'ambience' and/or vibe...They should have a very wide stereo field and be placed in the back of everything else...right...?
Anything other tips and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...?
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