GLAZE: Making a Track

Production pro Larry Holcombe presents a comprehensive video tutorial series on creating a track with GLAZE! If you're familiar with Native Instruments' GLAZE plugin, you know what a powerful production tool it can be. In this series, you'll follow along as Larry builds a track from scratch entirely within GLAZE, learning valuable tips, tricks, and techniques you can use to get the most out of this amazing plugin. These videos are for those familiar with GLAZE. If you're new to GLAZE start at the beginning with GLAZE Explained® here.

Videos

• The Kick Drum (12:40) - Larry begins the series by creating a kick drum patch using a rapidly descending pitch envelope on GLAZE's filter. This creates a trademark kick drum contour.

• Extra Drums (13:26) - Next up is a snare, hi-hat, and a clap-style sound using only sounds available in GLAZE, including the Noise dial. These sounds are then used to fill out the beat.

• Adding Some Bass (10:04) - In this video, learn to create a wavetable-based bass sound that's fine-tuned with effects. The sound is then used to compose a bassline for the track, and automation is added for extra interest.

• Adding a Pad (08:07) - Next up, create a patch using LFO volume modulation for an interesting tremolo effect that fades up over time. A part is then played in using this pad patch to add some harmonic interest.

• Adding Some Riffs (08:33) - In this video, use the incredible Riff presets to add some hooky vibes to the track. Also learn how to tune phrases that are in different keys to match your own musical ideas.

• Adding a Sequenced Part (06:23) - Next up, explore how to create a sequenced vocal part using pitch and velocity changes. Then use the sequencer to create macro changes to alter the sequence over time.

• FX (08:06) - Larry finishes off the series by creating a rise-and-fall effect to help punctuate our track, adding to the tension and release within the arrangement.