Adding special moments throughout a song, production, or arrangement can be a great way to keep listeners' attention. Try these ear candy techniques to create special moments such as building and releasing tension, queuing transitions, adding special sound effects to emphasize phrases, and more!

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My Gear:
DAW: Cubase 11 Pro
Desk: AZ Studio Workstations
Main Microphone: Lewitt LCT1040
Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6
Interface: UAD Apollo Twin USB
MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61
Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute
Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus
Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800
Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59
Camera: Panasonic G7
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Timestamps:
Preview 0:00
Intro 0:22
Creating Tension With Risers 1:51
Emphasizing Impact With Hits 4:56
Using Silence To Draw Attention 7:52
Adding Dynamics With Processing 10:52
Utilizing Sound Effects To Elude To Lyrics 12:49
Writing Automation To Lead The Listener's Attention 15:18
Other Ear Candy Ideas 17:53
Outro 19:19