Pad
Track · PD · 4 lessons
Width, motion, space.
▸Lessons in order
- PD1 · Lesson 1 of 4
Stack & detune
Do: Layer two oscillators, widen detune.
Result: A thick, wide tone.
Teaches Multi-osc, detune, unison · Reuses Oscillator waveforms
- PD2 · Lesson 2 of 4
Breathe
Do: Stretch the amp envelope into a swell.
Result: An evolving swell.
Teaches Slow attack/release (AMP_ENV use) · Reuses Amplitude ADSR
- PD3 · Lesson 3 of 4
Motion
Do: Assign a slow LFO to the filter cutoff.
Result: A drifting, living pad.
Teaches Low-frequency oscillator, Modulation source → destination · Reuses Low-pass cutoff + resonance
- PD4 · Lesson 4 of 4
Space
Do: Add reverb to set depth.
Result: A lush, wide pad over the bed.
Teaches Reverb (size/mix)
▸Concepts covered
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