Matt Lange creatively uses Soundtoys plugins to transform a simple synthesized drums into a dynamic and engaging element in electronic music production.
He starts by applying a short plate reverb to the snare for initial space, but the magic unfolds with the Crystallizer plugin, creating a reverse delay effect on every other hit for a rhythmic effect. He also offsets the delay in the left and right channels, adding width and depth to the return signal.
For high-end percussion, Lange uses PhaseMistress to introduce resonant frequencies and movement, crafting a glitchy texture. Finally, Devil-Loc is applied to enhance the percussive elements, boosting the clickiness and phasiness for a complex, rhythmically interesting sound.
This approach showcases how effects can breathe life into beats, making them more intriguing and textured.