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Advanced Sidechain Techniques w/ Fry Ups

Advanced Sidechain Techniques w/ Fry Ups

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Introduction to sidechaining

Dual sidechaining & trackspacer

Multiband & smart compressors

Noise gate & volume shapers

Mother ducker

Soothe harsh frequencies & boost your mix

About This Course

Signed to major record label East West (Warner), accomplished producer Fry Ups shows us various advanced sidechain techniques you can apply to your productions.

Sidechaining is one of the most common techniques applied in dance music today.

You will learn:

  • What is sidechaining
  • Dual Sidechaining
  • Multiband Compressors
  • Volume Shapers
  • Noise Gates
  • Advanced sidechaining techniques

Using the plugins:

Lessons: 

1. Introduction to Sidechaining

What is sidechaining and why was it created? Fry explains this and why this tool is so useful for music in today’s world.

2. Dual Sidechaining & Trackspacer

Getting more complex, we look into sidechaining strings to a vocal to make it more present. Fry shows us this using Waves R-Compressor. He takes a look at the plug-in TrackSpacer which allows you to carry out Mid-Side processing

3. Multiband & Smart Compressors

Multiband compressors allow us to work on particular frequency bands of a sound. Smart compressors can help guide you towards the best settings to use. Fry demonstrates this in action using SmartComp, C6 by Waves and Fab Filter Pro MB.

4. Noise Gate & Volume Shapers

Fry explains what side-chain triggers are and how to use them to create unique sounds using this method. He gives a breakdown of transient shapers for more control over sidechaining using Shaper Box.

5. Mother Ducker

Fry explains a technical sidechain approach that he’s coined himself. This process involves creating a bus the source audio channel is routed to, applying an effect to the bus and sidechaining it back to the source.

6. Soothe Harsh Frequencies & Boost your Mix

Obtaining clarity in a mix is important, Fry explains how he gets rid of harsh sounding frequencies using a plug-in called Soothe. He then shares a valuable sidechain secret to help make your masters louder.

Meet Your Teacher

Fry Ups

DJ Fry Ups is a DJ/Producer and artist based in Manchester who specialises in bootlegs and remixes. In 2020, his remixes were played on Radio 1 Dance Anthems, Capital FM and various other radio stations.

Discussions

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

Discussions

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

About This Class 

Dream of finally finishing that draft or launching that side-hustle? Make your next creative project your best yet, with simple steps from creative superstar Emma Gannon!

In this new class, Emma shares the framework that allowed her to overcome self-doubt and carve her own path as an author, broadcaster, and podcast host. The secret to her success? Fed up with feeling afraid—of failure, of not being good enough, even of success—Emma dug into the science behind self-sabotage and learned exactly how to get out of her own way.

Now, Emma is sharing what she’s learned so that you can do the same: unlock your creative potential while feeling energized and empowered! 

Together with Emma, you will:

  • Identify the patterns in your life, and let go of habits that don’t serve you
  • Cut out comparison to figure out what you really want and need
  • Silence your inner critic by talking back to negative beliefs and behaviors
  • Own your success and vulnerability—both go hand-in-hand with creativity

Packed with insights and examples from Emma’s personal journey, this class is designed for every creative who needs a pep-talk or extra push to get started—and includes five exclusive downloadable worksheets to support you along the way.

Whether you’re looking to break through block, remove self-imposed pressure, or simply approach each new project with intention, this 45-minute class will unlock your confidence as a creative. Get started and celebrate taking the first step!

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All you need to follow along is a pen and paper. Download the worksheets to follow along with Emma’s exercises, or jot your thoughts in a notebook.

Resources

  • Introduction
  • Week one

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