



This works great on held chords, pads and longer held bright bass parts. In this quick tip, we’ll use it to add synchronized motion to your chosen track by either using the song’s drums or any other source. Logic’s AutoFilter effect works great with a Side Chain source. Filter a Sound with Your Drums or Any Audio In the tips below, however, I’ll show you three creative and less common uses for side chain. Commonly used in a compressor (with a kick as its source), it can create that classic pumping feel where everything dips in volume when the kick hits. The signal “shapes” the parameter with its amplitude so it’s great for humanizing and adding groove to static loops. It’s simply a way to receive a chosen stream of audio directly into a plugin, and use that audio to trigger different events like filter cutoff and amplitude/volume changes. First let’s talk about what Side Chaining actually is and how it works.
