We're going to add some ambient elements, which we can choose from, in this exploration. Later on, we can use these parts to establish the mood.
- Mute the Main Beat FX and Beat Variation FX tracks.
- From My Presets in the side bar, choose the Triple Oscillator folder, and double-click on the Lovely Dream.xpf preset.
- Now let's create an instrument element next to Lovely Dream in the Song Editor. Double-click on the element to pop open the Piano-Roll. Now write this melody:
- Now add the following line to counter the line we just wrote:
- Now we have a glittering little background pad. We should bury it in volume. Go to the track volume and set it to -20 dbV.
Let's clone this track and create our alternate track of the same sound. Here's a different instrument line we can have:
- Now play this line against the bass. It's sparse and glittery, but it works.
- Now unmute the other line that we wrote. Press play and listen to what these...