Technically, a transient shaper is a dynamics processor like a compressor, except that it's not affected by incoming signal level. Most transient shapers are single-band processors, although there are some multiband ones. Let's talk a little about how such an effect works. He says that with or without a compressor, a transient shaper can really lift your sound. He's using Native Instruments Transient Master plug-in. We pick up the action with him working on a clap track. (You can watch the entire video if you're a Puremix Pro Member.) TWEAKING WITH FRED In this free excerpt, Fred is talking about how he uses a transient shaper plug-in. In the full video 'Fred Everything Enhancing House Beats, he demonstrates techniques for making a classic House beat more interesting.
