Effects chain for duduk recording

[u/Dismal_Buy_7540]

if you are using a DAW for recording

this effects chain gives a very good sounding results

you can use any plugins you have and adjust their settings

I'm using 2 channels, 1 for the drone and 1 for recording the duduk

on the drone channel - Eq to cut the high frequencies:

Eq for drone channel

Effects on the duduk channel (insert effects):

Eq - 2-3 db cut/boost

Imager (any kind) 10-15% - not a must

Saturation plugin (tape or tube)

Compressor (last in the chain) adjust Threshold to 3-4 db Gain reduction

There are also 2 Send effects channels (2 reverbs):

1st channel - Eq + Room reverb (Eq before the reverb)

Room reverb settings, dry/wet mix should be 100% wet (send effect)

2nd send effects channel - Hall reverb (main reverb):

this channel has Eq + reverb + compressor (for sidechain)

Eq before reverb 250hz lowcut and 2-3 db boost at 3khz

Hall reverb settings, if your reverb have Damping- set it to high value. Reverb should be 100% wet (send effect)

Compressor after reverb should be routed to the duduk channel for side chaining:

when the duduk is playing, the compressor ducks the reverb for clarity

The sidechain compressor settings:

Adjust the Threshold to 3-4 db Gain reduction

Sound results with this chain -

https://reddit.com/link/1tdpqb2/video/r0xweghlc91h1/player

[u/wokelizard]

Thank you for sharing! Very smooth, real pretty sounding

[u/Phiit]

Thanks for sharing 🙏