Effects chain for duduk recording
if you are using a DAW for recording
this effects chain gives a very good sounding results
you can use any plugins you have and adjust their settings
I'm using 2 channels, 1 for the drone and 1 for recording the duduk
on the drone channel - Eq to cut the high frequencies:
Effects on the duduk channel (insert effects):
Imager (any kind) 10-15% - not a must
Saturation plugin (tape or tube)
Compressor (last in the chain) adjust the Threshold to 3-4 db Gain reduction
There are also 2 Send effects channels (2 reverbs):
1st channel - Eq + Room reverb (Eq before the reverb)
Room reverb settings, dry/wet mix should be 100% wet (send effect)
2nd send effects channel - Hall reverb (main reverb):
this channel has Eq + reverb + compressor (for sidechain)
Eq before reverb 250hz lowcut and 2-3 db boost at 3khz
Compressor after reverb should be routed to the duduk channel for sidechain:
when the duduk is playing, the compressor ducks the reverb for clarity
The sidechain compressor settings:
Adjust the Threshold to 3-4 db Gain reduction
Sound results with this chain -
