Add multiple simple layers to your music

Something I do with my music is to add multiple simple layers to a sound. Even when creating one synth I’ll add one layer that just adds distortion, and another layer that adds chorus and flanger, and another layer that just adds a different reverb. Doing that can create a sound that’s much more interesting because it has these different elements and aspects to it.

You could think about this same idea with compositions. Adding another simple layer like a pedal to a song where that works could add another level of interest into the composition.

The layers don’t need to be complicated either. They can be really simple, like the examples above, but adding those different aspects will make the song more interesting because you’re adding different things to listen to. Simple is good, but even the sound of an acoustic piano has different aspects to it.

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