6 · Add effects
Effects chain on with a dot. Stack as many as you like:
| Effect | What it does |
|---|---|
.gain(.8) |
volume |
.lpf(800) |
low-pass filter — muffles the highs |
.room(.5) |
reverb — adds space |
.delay(.5) |
echo |
.crush(4) |
bit-crush — lo-fi grit |
The magic trick: feed an effect a moving signal instead of a fixed number.
sine.range(300,1600).slow(8) sweeps a value up and down slowly — automation,
for free.
- Add
.room(.5)to a hi-hat layer, and.delay(.4)to the snare. Play and listen to the space open up. - Try
.crush(4)on one layer for a lo-fi feel, then change the4to8.
The full thing — your finished groove: