Casual Treatment's fader-print trick

Print fader rides as loops.

On the synth channel, insert a sidechain compressor keyed by the kick (fast attack, release recovering before the next hit). Arm automation, ride the channel fader while printing post-insert output to audio, then slice the best 1–2 bar moves into loops. The fader phrases the sequence; the sidechain breathes.

2026-11-02

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