Computer Music

Tips and tricks for designing retro sounds

DESIGN TIME

In the heat of writing, we often reach for a ready-rolled preset to keep us in the creative flow. Instead of trying to design sounds and compose at the same time, set aside time for designing bespoke sounds, then save your patches into easy-to-access folders for easy use when inspiration strikes.

SAVE AS YOU GO

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