Synth sweep FX
We’ve all heard white noise sweeps with their cutoff frequencies steadily climbing. Through the following steps, we’ll look at a more original take
>If you’ve ever so much as switched on your radio and heard dance or pop music, you’ll be familiar with a sweep effect. They’re the transition sounds used to build or release tension, usually coming just before or after the start of a new section, such as a drop, chorus or breakdown. The most common of these would be ‘risers’ – sounds that build up, creating drama before a big change – but the opposite effect, ‘downers’ are equally commonplace.