Track Layers Specific to the Creature Collection
The layers in the Creature collection combine to create a composite sound. They are
nested, so it is possible to render the entire sound from this track. In all Creature
projects, the composite track is named Composite.
The following image displays the tracks of a Creature subproject, which are arranged
as layers that combine to produce the sound design of the specific creature.
Track colors vary by layer, and the track names and colors are used similarly
throughout the Creature subprojects.
The Composite track is the top of the layer hierarchy and is the composite output
of all the layers combined. All composite tracks are colored white in all
collections.
The Basic Layer is the defining characteristic of a creature. Additionally, it
can be used as a standard distance sound effect on its own. All Basic Layer
tracks use yellow custom colors, alternating between light and dark
shades.
This Details layer has tonal sounds. You can adjust the pitch to change the
expressive aspect of the sound. All Details Layer 2 tracks use blue custom colors,
alternating between light and dark shades.
This Details layer is the closest and most intimate part of a creature
vocalization, like the clicking wetness of saliva or a deep throat warble. For a
close perspective, you can change the timing to alter the overall character. All
Details Layer 3 tracks use orange custom colors, alternating between light and dark
shades.
The Weight layer provides the overall perception of size and scale of the
creature. All Weight Layer tracks use red custom colors, alternating between light
and dark shades.
The Custom layer has distinctive, creature-specific tracks.
Depending on the creature, there might be several layers of additional tracks.
These tracks provide additional flexibility with which to experiment and produce
designs to suit specific needs. They are colored following the sequence of
Strata colors, starting with teal, alternating between light and dark, and then
proceeding through the color sequence if the additional layer has distinct sonic
features.
The Cinematic Layer contains elements that you can use for dramatic cinematic
moments where the creature is the center of attention. All Cinematic Layer tracks
use purple custom colors, alternating between light and dark shades. This layer is
muted by default.