Exploring Morphing - Hydra's Blog

Example Of Sample Morphing for a Round Robin effect on a selection of snare sounds.

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Snare Round Robin

In this example I run three instances of Ableton's Wavetable synth in parallel and map them to different velocity ranges so that I can create an evolving soundscape based on how hard or soft I play. 
The interesting fact here is that I can create a different timbre for each note of a chord by giving each of them a separate velocity value.

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Multitimbral Patch With Velocity Mapping

Vector Synthesis is a wonderful application of the morphing concept when designing sounds: blend between 4 different sources with the infamous joystick of the Korg Wavestation and you instantly can get evolving pads and atmospheres.

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Vector Synthesis With Korg Wavestation

In these examples I tried out the Tone Transfer tool by Google and Magenta to turn some of my samples in their trumpet, flute and saxophone versions. It turned out by layering them together that the pitch and dynamic analysis were pretty accurate!

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Tone Transfer Experiments

In this example I've tried out the 'Spect Morph' software with the addition of the mighty 'Blackout' reverb from Eventide to create a pad out of the morphing between a pan flute and a bassoon model.

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Spect Morph Pan Flute - Bassoon - Pad!

An example of application of morphing filters in parallel chains to create a gnarly, hybrid texture to a neuro bass. I love it for bass design.

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Morph Filter Neuro Bass

A key for achieving unique sounds is by mix and matching different envelope portions of various sounds. Here I've layered some one-shots of mine to create some cinematic effects.

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Hybrid Sounds

Matching EQ was born mainly has a referencing tool for seeing the differences between the sonic balance of a mix and the reference, but as always using tools in the 'wrong' ways can yield inspiring results, particularly in the creative sound design stage.
Here you will hear two pairs of bass loops matched respectevely: A first, then B with EQ matching to A, then B, finally A with EQ matching to B.

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Matching EQ

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Sound Designer, Sound Engineer, and Eclectic Electronic Music DJ/Producer from Italy. 

My main focus as an artist is what I like to call 'Cinematic Bass Music,' a mix of influences from deep, dark cinematic soundtracks and heavy underground bass music, with special attention on sound design and sonic explorations.

HydraTek is the name that summarizes my artistic vision:
'Hydra' recalls the mythology and is epitomized by an aggressive, distinctive sound that’s become my signature in both sound design projects and electronic music productions;
’Tek’ is about my continuous research for high-tech and futuristic sonic explorations, trying to push
electronic music forward to explore new frontiers.

The different 'heads' of the hydra are a metaphor for my eclecticism. The two polarities in the name can sometimes be found in a harsh contrast between delicate, emotive melodies and twisted, abrasive basslines.

With a strong influence and passion for modern film soundtracks, I strive to provide a concept and storytelling inside my music, even inside club-oriented tracks.

My current production style involves a combination of Dark Techno with a distinct cinematic influence, in which I like to insert melodic, emotional, deep, and a hint of brighter elements.

Seeking The Soul Of Sound
- HydraTek