This is a bit of an odd question.
I’m following a Serum tutorial that only makes a few moves. For instance, a) select mono, b) select a basic shape (modified sine wave), c) apply envelope for modulation. Now, I’ve followed each instruction exactly and can’t reproduce the thump, punch, definition, or power of this simple sound.
I use Cubase 14 & have Focal Solo monitors. I know there are a lot of variables at play, but it seems I should manage to get roughly the same sound just after a few tweaks. I also don’t know if there’s any additional processing going on behind-the-scenes I can’t see but the math ain’t mathin.
808 Kick Drum Programming
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- KVRist
- 152 posts since 11 Jan, 2013
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- KVRAF
- 2066 posts since 3 May, 2014
show tutorial, but 1st thing that comes to mind is to check if bipolar is off in the mod matrix, like this
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- KVRAF
- 5274 posts since 2 Jul, 2005
I'd also try some sort of saturation and compression. Also maybe play with the amp envelope. All of those can have a large impact on 808 style kicks.
Don't F**K with Mr. Zero.
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- KVRAF
- 5559 posts since 26 Apr, 2007 from Noosphere
Once the kick is made with a synth, then add Pultec style EQ. Then add 1176 style compressor (the order for the 1 EQ and compressor can be different, it depends on source material). Adjust the Putlec again. Then it is up to you, if saturation or EQ (second one) will be next. For equalization don't use a digital EQ (aka FabFiler EQ), you will be lost, if you don't know what you are doing. Probably end up with boxy BS. Just use API Eq (that with 10 bands sliders). It does the job with kicks all the time. Then back to synth and ajust the pitch modulation amount to control the punch.