Production Techniques – Effects

📌 Objective: Learn how to use audio effects creatively and functionally in music production.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Audio Effects

  • Time-based effects: Reverb, Delay, Echo
  • Modulation effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
  • Distortion and Saturation

Lesson 2: Using Reverb and Delay Effectively

  • Types of reverb: Plate, Hall, Room, Spring
  • How delay affects depth and width in a mix
  • Common mistakes with reverb and delay

Lesson 3: Creative Sound Design with Effects

  • Combining effects for unique textures
  • Automation and effect manipulation for dynamic movement
  • Effects used in different genres (Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM)

Practical Exercise:

✅ Apply reverb and delay to a dry vocal track and experiment with different settings

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this section, you will be able to:
✅ Identify different types of audio effects and their functions
✅ Apply reverb and delay to enhance depth in a mix
✅ Use modulation effects creatively in a production