Transient Design Explained

The technique of transient design is a bit of a niche topic in the music production world. Many folks, amateur and pro alike, often engage in the practice, but many others simply don't know what exactly is involved and therefore shy away from this powerful technique. If you fall into the latter category, this transient design course is for you! Production guru Chris Herrera gives you a comprehensive study of transient design, spotlighting and demonstrating six different common plug-ins built for the task and highlighting what makes each one unique. By the end of this transient design course, the topic will be completely demystified, and you'll be able to start implementing these techniques on your very next production with obvious results. These transient videos are designed for those users new to the subject and the plugins used.

Videos

• Overview & Definition (01:01) - Chris signs on and gives a brief overview of terms and concepts.

• What Is a Transient Designer? (02:41) - Chris explains the nature of transient design plug-ins and how they differ from other dynamics processing.

• Which Plug-Ins Will be Featured? (04:52) - Here, we look at the specific plug-ins that will be covered in the series.

• Flux Bittersweet Pt. 1 (07:27) - We begin looking at our first transient designer, Flux?s Bittersweet, including the features of the plug-in. We put it through its paces on an acoustic kit, an electronic kit, and some one-shot drum samples.

• Flux Bittersweet Pt. 2 (05:45) - This video continues our look at Bittersweet?s more detailed functions with further audio examples.

• Flux Bittersweet Pt. 3 (07:28) - Here we go even deeper with Bittersweet and begin to use an oscilloscope to visually understand how it's shaping various transients.

• Flux Bittersweet Pt. 4 (04:32) - We conclude our exploration of Bittersweet with further concepts of application and waveform examples.

• SPL Transient Designer Pt. 1 (04:01) - Here we begin our familiarization with the tool that started it all. We'll use various audio sources and look at how the SPL affects their overall envelope.

• SPL Transient Designer Pt. 2 (07:24) - We continue our deep dive into SPL with further concepts of its use, including more audio examples.

• Waves Smack Attack Pt. 1 (07:18) - With transient design plug-ins having been on the market for years, this plug-in takes the classic uses and drives them into the modern world. Here, we begin our journey through the plug-in.

• Waves Smack Attack Pt. 2 (08:18) - Chris continues with a continued explanation of the power and detail Smack Attack can provide, including numerous audio examples.

• Waves Smack Attack Pt. 3 (08:01) - Now we begin to construct an actual piece of music with a handful of layers each with their own Smack Attack.

• Waves Smack Attack Pt. 4 (04:08) - Here, we wrap up our conversation of Smack Attack and complete our demo song with examples of additional plug-ins and automations.

• Logic Enveloper Pt. 1 (02:28) - Logic users sometimes don?t realize they have an amazing transient design plug-in right there in the program! Here, we begin our understanding of this hidden gem by covering its basic functions.

• Logic Enveloper Pt. 2 (04:25) - Transient designers don?t only bring out spikes in the attack, but they can also remove slop or carry over at the end of the tails. Here we look at further examples of the use for the plug-in, including ?DeVerb.?

• Logic Enveloper Pt. 3 (02:48) - In a final look at Enveloper, we put together an entire drum aesthetic that includes one-shot treatments over a full drum mix.

• Waves Trans X Pt. 1 (03:32) - An oldie but goodie, Trans X has great power to treat envelopes in a variety of ways. Here, we begin by looking at its basic features.

• Waves Trans X Pt. 2 (04:23) - This video provides a deeper dive into the parameters and applications of the plug-in, including audio examples.

• Waves Trans X Pt. 3 (03:18) - Here, we combine all the concepts and examples of the plug-in with a final look at our treatments.

• Sonnox Oxford TransMod Pt. 1 (04:17) - Sonnox's Oxford TransMod is our last plug-in in the series. As usual, we begin with an overview of its parameters and start looking at some audio examples.

• Sonnox Oxford TransMod Pt. 2 (03:45) - Chris takes a more focused look into its strengths and differences from the other plug-ins with more concepts and uses applied.

• Sonnox Oxford TransMod Pt. 4 (01:45) - Lastly, we sign off with a look at the demo song we put together and review the themes and concepts of the plug-ins and the series.

• Sonnox Oxford TransMod Pt. 3 (02:01) - Here, we explore the last few parameters of the plug-in. As it is quite a detailed plug-in, the remaining elements get some well-deserved attention.