So you could reach for a standard compressor to control them:Īdditional controls on a transient shaper Transients describe the initial dynamics of a sound. This is why controlling your transients is extremely important.

Think of a very harsh “P” or “T” in a vocal and you’ll get the idea.

But if they are too present, they can be unpleasant to the ear. They allow a kick or a snare to cut through the mix. They give more or less impact to a sound. Which brings us to our next point: why are transients important? Why do transients matter? But it might be drowned in the mix because it lacks transients. The softer piano loop might work great in solo.

Take for example these 2 piano loops: Piano with pronounced transients Piano with dampened transientsīoth examples can work depending on the vibe of the track. It all depends on the sound you are going for. Transients are not inherently good or bad. Some sounds will have transients that are very present, others less. A transient is essentially the percussive aspect at the start of a sound, i.e.