Allan Morrow – Creating & Layering Trance Pads Tutorial [2+ Hours]

This Allan Morrow – Creating & Layering Trance Pads Tutorial [2+ Hours] will show you exactly how Allan Morrow creates his pads and how he layers them to reach a professional 3D soundscape.

There are many different ways of creating and layering Trance pads, but in this in-depth video, you will see how Allan approaches this and the reason why he approaches it this way. In this tutorial, you will see the simple yet effective way of creating complex pads without it being a complicated process. Pads in Trance are an essential element and shouldn’t be overlooked. To gain more knowledge on how to layer your pads then look no further. Professional and emotional sounding Trance pads done with ease.

 

The video covers:

– Creating pads through multiple channels.
– Harmonising pads and building chord structures.
– Experimenting with pads pattern to create interesting structures and progressions.
– Selecting sounds for your sub pad and other pads layers.
– EQ, panning & FX.
– Working with alternating pads (Unique pad idea)
– Layering trance pads and harmonies.
– Positioning pads in the mix and stereo field.
– Automation and movement.
– Separating layers with precise octave selection.
– Creating more movement and character to your pads.

& much, much more!

 

Your Tutor…

Allan Morrow – International Trance DJ/Producer. Tracks signed to labels such as Armada, Blackhole Recordings, Discover Records, Kearnage Recordings, Mental Asylum Records, Pure Trance, Outburst Records & Many more!

 

I don’t use Logic Pro X I use a different DAW. Can I still use this video?

Yes, all the techniques you will learn in these videos can be implemented into your own DAW.

 

What software synths or plugins are used in this video?

The tutorial is done using only Logic Pro X plugins, Sylenth1 & Spire. You can use any synths of your choice though when creating and layering Trance pads.

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Customer Reviews

Neil MacDonald
Rating: 5/5
Clever Techniques Revealed
I enjoyed finding out ways of creating Pads utilising effects that I would not have thought of, there are techniques that elevate the sound to pro = small changes make big differences in the end. It's a live session watching Allan build the sound up from scratch warts n all. Although I use a different DAW and different synth I was still able to follow no probelm. My pads now sound like fountains of rainbows where before they were more like The London Philharmonic from outside the club lol!
Wed Dec 28 2022 06:18:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
William Room
Rating: 5/5
Always top quality
I love buying Allan’s tutorials as you feel like you can really work alongside them and create the sounds you’re aiming to achieve. The way Allan’s tutorials are specifically sectioned to various areas of production allows you to focus on any key areas you feel your production is lacking quality - and by the end of the tutorial, you feel a lot more confident that you’ve hugely increased your skill and achieved what you were aiming for
Mon Dec 12 2022 11:46:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
James Pound
Rating: 5/5
Paddy Goodness
Over 2 hrs of pads, what's not to love? So much detail on creating progressions, separating the sounds on multi layers, sound design in multiple synths, creating movement within each layer! Worth every penny, I have learned so much from this and got so much inspiration for my project. Absolutely buzzing after watching it. Great work!!
Tue Dec 01 2020 14:31:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Daniel Groombridge
Rating: 5/5
Creating and layering trance pads
very good, helped me a lot, thanks.
Wed Oct 28 2020 05:43:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Robert-Polzn Bladz
Rating: 5/5
Trance Fills, Builds & Transitions
Allan simplifies making pads using one note and putting them together in harmonies with other pad sounds (High, Med and Low). I couldn't have imagined that 6 months ago knowing nothing and owning no equipment that I would be making seriously decent trance music. I've done several other edm courses and they help in some ways but they don't touch these courses if you want to make trance
Fri May 15 2020 21:42:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ana Itigan
Rating: 5/5
Amazing tutorial
it really guided me
Wed May 13 2020 02:02:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Peter R.
Rating: 5/5
A different perspective
Another very interesting tutorial here on creating dynamic, evolving pads. I always like to see a different perspective from my own and here Allan demonstrates some layering techniques for pads that I'd not previously considered and will certainly try out in the future. Cheers again Allan.
Thu Dec 26 2019 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
David E.
Rating: 5/5
Always struggle with Pads
Pads are always something I struggle with in my productions, I have learned a great deal from Allan's other tutorials and continually revisit them for little reminders / refreshers. This one is great, being focused on pads and how to choose sounds, layer them and giving some great general ideas on sound selections etc. Highly recommend this. .. and really ALL of Allan's work. The peak of trance tutorials videos that I have come across.
Sun Sep 22 2019 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Paul M.
Rating: 5/5
Creating & Layering Trance Pads
Allan has created the ultimate guide to writing trance pads with this tutorial. He shows you how to write pads from the ground up starting with the sub bass drone and building up from there. Allan shows how to apply effects to the layers , and how to experiment with the different sounds and layers. Everything you need for reference in creating trance pads is in this tutorial . I've seen Allan do this in our 1-2-1 Skye sessions and this lesson is no different. Having seen most of his tutorial videos , I'd put this one near the top as a must have because it's such a detailed look at something that can be just as important as a lead or the kick and bass.
Fri Mar 01 2019 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lee Geldart
Rating: 5/5
Great Tutorial. .
If you are looking for a more dynamic sounding pad then this has to be your go to tutorial, this video shows you how easy it is to make a complex sound whilst showing you the struggles you may have to overcome. Full of tips and tricks from adding space and movement in your sound to EQ & levelling.
Wed Oct 17 2018 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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