#08 Rhythmic pads from scratch

Pads are great building blocks for intensifying the emotions of your composition. Most pads feature a slow attack and long release amplitude which represents a traditional bowed string instrument.

This amplitude setting is ideal for creating drama in cinematic music, but when working on fast-paced club tracks, pads slow the music down too much. If you introduce rhythmic movement, you get a sense of urgency.

There are a few ways we can achieve movement within synthesis. Some of the prime components