{"id":7198,"date":"2022-10-31T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=7198"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:58:33","slug":"how-to-make-monster-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-make-monster-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween is here, and if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019re going to spend it in your bedroom tweaking knobs in a spooky way instead of going outside.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate this eerie occasion, let&#8217;s create our very own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make monster sounds using synthesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s first try creating the sound of a sci-fi monster. I\u2019ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137242-serum-2-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serum\u2019s<\/a> wavetable and FM synthesis to try to simulate the sound of a foreboding, robotic final boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1041\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02.png\" alt=\"monster-sounds-serum\" class=\"wp-image-7210 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02.png 1270w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02-400x328.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02-1024x839.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02-311x255.png 311w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-02-768x630.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1270px) 100vw, 1270px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1270px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1270\/1041;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the oscillator section, I used two of Serum\u2019s custom wavetables, <strong>BS2 &#8211; Filthy<\/strong> and <strong>BSOD_Square<\/strong>. These provide a harmonically rich bed that can be heavily distorted and filtered. A few unison voices per oscillator and some de-tuning provide a nice thick sound. We\u2019ll also use a triangle wave sub oscillator and a <em>lot<\/em> of noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this will be run through a comb filter with plenty of drive to turn things into a (good) crunchy mess. <strong>Envelope 2<\/strong> modulates the warp modes of both oscillators to create a truly monstrous \u201ccroaking\u201d effect. Then, the step sequencer LFO modulates both oscillators\u2019 wavetable positions and levels to make a biting gated rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1416\" height=\"542\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7211 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03.png 1416w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03-400x153.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03-1024x392.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03-355x136.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-03-768x294.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1416px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1416\/542;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Serum\u2019s effects will help us put the icing on the cake of this monster patch. The <strong>HYPER\/DIMENSION<\/strong> and <strong>REVERB<\/strong> modules add a sense of space to the sound, while the <strong>CHORUS<\/strong> adds a bit of extra interest to the stereo image. By modulating the <strong>DISTORTION<\/strong> module\u2019s filter cutoff, we can get a little more movement out of the sound. Aggressive <strong>FLANGER<\/strong> and <strong>PHASER<\/strong> settings add a cyborg-like touch, and the <strong>COMPRESSOR<\/strong> keeps everything sounding even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the final result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio alignwide\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/robot-monster.mp3\" preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to load up the preset in Serum yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Robot-Monster.fxp_.zip\">here&#8217;s the .fxp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-61f7a062672eb149f00e7dafc1a02e32\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><strong>Want more free stuff? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/instrument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Splice INSTRUMENT<\/strong><\/a><strong> and start creating immediately with its extensive catalogue of world-class and human-made presets\u2014plus regular Free Drops to keep your inspiration flowing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make monster sounds using recorded audio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s go for a monster that sounds bit more organic. If you have an animal companion at home, or if you know a friend who does, this second method will help you transform their everyday sounds into monstrous growls. <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meet Pablo,<\/a> my precious little monster and our vocalist for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, I annoyed Pablo into making some noise. I did this by trying to pick him up and give him a nice big smooch, which he hated. Eventually, I was able to coax him into giving me a nice purr, which sounded something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio alignwide\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/monster-sound-1-cat-purr-orig-1.wav\" preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used my iPhone\u2019s built-in mic to record this, but a handheld Zoom recorder with a shotgun capsule or some other <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-vocal-microphones\/\">budget microphone<\/a> will do the job as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, I transposed the audio down by 12 semitones to make my special boy sound enormous. Now, it\u2019s just a question of adding a few effects to make the sound convincing. I\u2019m doing this in Ableton, but you can use any DAW to achieve similar results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"567\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7213 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05.png 1342w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05-400x169.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05-355x150.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-05-768x324.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1342px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1342\/567;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Ableton&#8217;s <strong>EQ Eight<\/strong>, I cut frequencies below 10 &#8211; 15 Hz. This is lower than usual, but for cinematic effects, leaving some subsonic rumble can actually be desirable (that said, if you have some unintended rumbles from your environment, you may want to cut the lows a little higher). I also added a boost around 200 Hz to accentuate the body of the growling sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distortion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some saturation and drive help add aggression to the sound. I used Ableton&#8217;s <strong>Drum Buss<\/strong>, but any distortion plugin will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reverb and delay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1428\" height=\"371\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04.png\" alt=\"monster-sounds-reverb-delay-ableton\" class=\"wp-image-7212 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04.png 1428w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04-400x104.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04-1024x266.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04-355x92.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/in-post-04-768x200.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1428px) 100vw, 1428px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1428px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1428\/371;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A big monster\u2019s growl should reverberate and echo, so I used <strong>Reverb<\/strong> and <strong>Delay<\/strong> devices with medium decay times to simulate a real-world space for the sound to travel through. Try a reverb with a<strong> Dry\/Wet<\/strong> ratio of around 25% and a <strong>Decay Time <\/strong>of 1 &#8211; 3 seconds in conjunction with a 200 ms delay with <strong>Feedback&nbsp;<\/strong>set at around 20%. Experiment with these settings to adjust the sound to your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phaser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I used a phaser to add an otherworldly character. Ableton\u2019s <strong>Phaser<\/strong> is a little idiosyncratic, but for starters try a <strong>Filter Frequency<\/strong> of around 1 kHz, with some <strong>Feedback<\/strong> on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After applying all of these effects, I arrived to this final result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio alignwide\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/purr-monster.mp3\" preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretty scary, right? If you\u2019re an Ableton user, you can grab <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Monster-Sound-Rack.adg_.zip\">the device rack<\/a> that I created to try it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Are you more of a dog person? If so, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/transforming-dog-bark-dragon-roar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our previous tutorial&nbsp;where we turned a dog bark into a dragon roar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Try Xfer Records&#8217; Serum for free, and then rent-to-own the synth until it&#8217;s yours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137242-serum-2-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Serum for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":23523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1851,1850,1886,1887,1846,1696],"tags":[333,1120,1473,362],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - 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