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How to Create Authentic Analog Pads

by Mo Volans18 Jun 2013

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Sound Design FXpansion Strobe

Looking for lush analog pads? In this tutorial by we'll show you some techniques to make your digital pads sound more analog and authentic.

We'll be using Strobe from FXpansion Synth Squad, one of the first soft synths that really sounded analog, and has a single-page analog-style interface. But you should be able to follow along using almost any virtual analog soft synth.

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Mo Volans has been releasing tracks for well over a decade with many of the world's top electronic labels. Having worked with a long list of high profile artists, he has enjoyed top ten success on numerous of occasions. Mo records under the names MoHawk, Twisted Air, and Openair and also writes music for TV and film.  Mo is also a prolific writer and journalist writing for publications such as Music Tech, Remix mag and EQ.

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