Sound Design Basics: Build Better Basslines, Pads and Leads
Strong sound design starts with simple building blocks you can repeat reliably.
Basslines
One oscillator (saw/square), low‑pass with envelope modulation, light saturation, and kick‑aware sidechain.
Pads
Two detuned oscillators, slow attack/release, subtle chorus, carve space around vocals.
Leads
Simple waveforms, short amp envelope, tasteful delay/reverb (try Valhalla Supermassive — free: download).