

Panning works by letting through more or less of a signal into each speaker, creating various spatial effects. This has allowed us to move from mono to stereo sound playback. Stereo sound systems have evolved from a single speaker to a set of two, left and right (L-AND-R… get it?). This gives us the ability to identify the placement of a sound in a 3D space!

Our brain processes the difference in timing between our left and right ear. Panning creates the illusion of a sound source moving from one part of the soundstage to another. Panning is the distribution of a sound signal in a stereo (or multi-channel) field. So let’s start with the basics and go from there! What is Panning? This is by no means an exhaustive list-it’s more of a launchpad for your effects journey. To get you started, we’ve packed TONS of recommendations for paid and free VST plugins, and audio FX pedals.

Whether working with analog effects or digital effects, all producers should get to know their tools inside out. Audio effects turn a so-so mix into a powerful finished track. They’re at the core of how producers shape sound and make it into music. But audio effects are their bread and butter when it comes to mixing music. Of course producers need to understand musical theory. The music producer’s toolbox is made of another kind of creative tool: audio effects.

Build your effects rack with all the knowledge you need.Ĭomposers work with notes, melodies and chord progressions to write a song.
