How To Layer Synths (The Smart Way)

Most producers layer their synths like an idiot. You're not an idiot. So watch this video ;)

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Why are you layering?
3:47 Avoid similar layers
6:41 Use presets as starting points
8:48 Ensure one layer is dominant
10:43 Layering vs new instrument
12:09 EQ is your friend
14:56 The power of group processing

[nathanbalmer]

So helpful, just found this awesome channel and currently binging

[SOLsingoutloud]

awesome vid and heaps of knowledge shared as always <3

[dennisgallagher]

I totally agree with everything you said. EDM not really my genre BUT as always Aden, your instruction always translates across all genres. Thanks

[witoldskiba]

so how you deal with phase shifts in this setup

[dman]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🎵 *Introduction to Smart Layering*
- Understanding the importance of layering in music production.
- Identifying the common mistakes in layering.
01:03 🤔 *Why Are You Layering?*
- Exploring the reasons for layering: tonality, texture, thickness/fullness.
- How to determine what is missing in your sound.
02:11 🎹 *Adding Thickness and Fullness*
- Demonstrating layering for thickness and fullness.
- Using different octaves to add tonality.
03:46 🎚️ *Avoiding Similar Layers*
- The importance of making layers distinct and different.
- Avoiding making sounds too similar in layering.
06:05 🔄 *Using Presets as Starting Points*
- The advantages of using presets as a foundation for layering.
- How presets can inspire creative layering.
09:01 🏆 *Ensuring One Layer is Dominant*
- Establishing a hierarchy in layering with one main layer.
- The importance of identifying the dominant layer.
10:52 🎸 *Distinguishing Between Layering and Different Instruments*
- Recognizing the difference between layering and introducing different instruments.
- Examples of instruments that serve different purposes.
12:09 🎛️ *EQ as Your Friend*
- The role of EQ in layering to create space for each layer.
- Demonstrating EQ adjustments to avoid frequency clashes.
15:10 🎶 *Group Processing for Unity*
- The benefits of group processing to unify the layered sounds.
- Applying compression, multiband compression, and saturation.
16:53 🌟 *Conclusion and Genre Adaptation*
- Summarizing the smart layering concepts.
- Adapting layering techniques to different music genres.

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[kiillabytez]

When starting out, many people, (myself included) layer because they think they need to, because artist "X" does it, when in reality, there's no reason there even needs to be a layer. Layering for the sake of layering is NOT a good reason to layer, and I feel if you do need to layer, that it fits in a different space and fills the spectrum that other elements in your track don't. Therefore, I would at least wait until the section is finished to determine if you really do need a layer after all.

[wolfcasper]

Maybe pick a better midi man this sounds really cheesy tbh

[markbotfield]

Can you get a better pop shield your voice sounds crap!! Interesting points though!!!