23.01.2014

10 creative fading tips

It seems like such a simple thing. You've recorded your track, arranged it exactly the way you want it, applied the requisite effects and carefully mixed everything together. All you need to do now is fade it out at the end - and possibly in at the start - and you're done. Simple, right?
In practice, yes. But while creating them is a perfectly straightforward process, fades can have a huge impact on the mood and feeling of your track. There's plenty more you could be doing with the fade function beyond just clicking and dragging a straight line.