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How much to HP low octave leads / stabs?
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aciduss
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 04:13:00
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I don't know how much is too much... i like them to still have meat but not to fuck my bassline. I don't have optimal monitoring solution right now so any help is good. Thnx. |
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Chemica
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 07:55
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I find using voxengo SPAN helps quite a bit in seeing low end conflict. I know u shouldnt trust it 100% and to still use your ears but i dont have the most accurate monitors either. This helps me. Your leads should be able to occupy down to about 150hz - 200hz and with a bit of fine tweaking u shouldnt interfere with bass and still hav a meaty lead. |
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makus
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 11:38
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All such things I decide each time by ear. Not sure there is a specific freq for that cut. Maybe around 100 Hz.
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skyhighatrist
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 13:08
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it depends on the lead really... some you can cut quite a lot without changing the sound / impact in the mix... others you need to go gently and maybe use combination of hp and low shelf... for most i cut at about 200 hz... experiment see what works for you.. remember to listen to the lead in the mix rather than on its own 
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Babaluma
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 15:10
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Colin OOOD
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 19:36
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Filters are often a bit of a blunt tool to use on their own... if, when clearing out the bottom end of your leads for your kick and bass, you're used to using HP only, try putting in a low shelf as well. This will let you use the HP solely to remove any low-end clutter and maybe control the fundamental frequency of the lead a little if necessary, and then use the shelf to control the actual weight of the low end of the lead to fit in the mix.
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aciduss
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Posted : Jun 30, 2012 20:53
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Many Thanks. I'll try the advice guys. |
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dj chichke
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Posted : Jul 1, 2012 02:46
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PoM
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Posted : Jul 1, 2012 19:19
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there is really no formula for frequency as it depend a lot of the filter(s) type used on the synth and how it s tweaked , the mix...
+1 with colin i try not highpassing too high but using a other band if needed...some great analog desk have their hp set low that what inspied me to try this i think it can help to not thin too much the sound and get good meat in the mids |
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Babaluma
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Posted : Jul 1, 2012 21:59
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