In this newest Patterning 3 tutorial video, developer Ben Kamen dives deep into the FX track.
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Patterning 3: Complete FX Track Tutorial
This comprehensive tutorial covers the FX track, including send effects (delay & reverb) and master effects (EQ, distortion & compression). Plus, discover how to automate and sequence your effects for dynamic, evolving beats.
What You'll Learn:
How the FX track works in Patterning 3
Setting up and using delay as a send effect
Creating space with reverb
Master bus EQ techniques
Using distortion creatively
Compression basics for drum mixing
Automating effects parameters
Sequencing effects changes
Resources:
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Effects Track00:20 - Effects Track Overview & Menu Structure01:05 - Delay Effect Basics01:35 - Setting Up Delay Sends02:09 - Delay Time Settings (Sync vs Free Mode)03:48 - Understanding Delay Feedback05:03 - Filter Section in Delay06:55 - Stereo Spread Feature08:04 - Delay to Reverb Routing08:58 - Modulating Delay Parameters10:04 - Reverb Effect Introduction10:55 - Room Size & Damping Controls11:55 - Reverb Filter Settings (High Shelf)12:01 - Automating Send Amounts13:43 - Master Bus Effects Overview13:51 - EQ Section (3-Band)15:04 - Mid-Band Stereo Spread16:26 - Distortion Effect17:45 - Pre-Distortion Filter20:31 - Master Bus Compressor21:14 - Compression Threshold & Ratio23:02 - Make-up Gain Explained23:28 - Attack & Release Times26:32 - Parallel Compression (Mix Control)27:08 - Sequencing Effects Changes28:26 - Effects Track Step Duration29:14 - Automating Multiple Parameters30:14 - Using Velocity as Macro Control
