October 23, 2025

Dive Deep with the FX Track in Patterning 3

In this newest Patterning 3 tutorial video, developer Ben Kamen dives deep into the FX track.

Patterning 3: Complete FX Track Tutorial

This comprehensive tutorial covers the FX track, including send effects (delay & reverb) and master effects (EQ, distortion & compression). Plus, discover how to automate and sequence your effects for dynamic, evolving beats.

What You'll Learn:

How the FX track works in Patterning 3
Setting up and using delay as a send effect
Creating space with reverb
Master bus EQ techniques
Using distortion creatively
Compression basics for drum mixing
Automating effects parameters
Sequencing effects changes

Resources:

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Effects Track
00:20 - Effects Track Overview & Menu Structure
01:05 - Delay Effect Basics
01:35 - Setting Up Delay Sends
02:09 - Delay Time Settings (Sync vs Free Mode)
03:48 - Understanding Delay Feedback
05:03 - Filter Section in Delay
06:55 - Stereo Spread Feature
08:04 - Delay to Reverb Routing
08:58 - Modulating Delay Parameters
10:04 - Reverb Effect Introduction
10:55 - Room Size & Damping Controls
11:55 - Reverb Filter Settings (High Shelf)
12:01 - Automating Send Amounts
13:43 - Master Bus Effects Overview
13:51 - EQ Section (3-Band)
15:04 - Mid-Band Stereo Spread
16:26 - Distortion Effect
17:45 - Pre-Distortion Filter
20:31 - Master Bus Compressor
21:14 - Compression Threshold & Ratio
23:02 - Make-up Gain Explained
23:28 - Attack & Release Times
26:32 - Parallel Compression (Mix Control)
27:08 - Sequencing Effects Changes
28:26 - Effects Track Step Duration
29:14 - Automating Multiple Parameters
30:14 - Using Velocity as Macro Control

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