Let\u2019s get stuck into the bells and whistles of beat making<\/a>: FX. This is where you polish and refine your beat to sounding professional and ready for outside ears. When reading this, remember that all of the FX we mention throughout come included when you download Serato Studio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good understanding of the ins and outs of how to use FX is the difference between getting a track that\u2019s 90% there and a track that\u2019s 100% there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s all it is – but it\u2019s a crucial 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FX (effects) are how you add flavor and life to your track. They bring everything to life, creating sonics and dynamics that are crucial in developing your own unique sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever heard a song, and thought: \u201cI really like this but it\u2019s missing something, and I can\u2019t figure out what.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n FX. That\u2019s what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put simply, FX are functions that you can apply to instruments\/samples in your song that manipulate the way they sound. There are many FX that do different things, so here\u2019s a quick overview of five popular FX, and when to use them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reverberation of the sound you play after it has done so. Think of it like an audio shadow – it\u2019s a tail of sound that remains after the instrument is triggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBasic FX overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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