Hello there,

I am fairly new to sound design on my Yamaha MODX and looking to create a performance patch with smooth transitions between different sound layers. I understand some basics of patch layering; but I am struggling with achieving seamless transitions when moving from one layer to another especially for live settings. I am hoping to get some tips and guidance on how best to approach this with the MODX.

I would like to start with a warm pad sound that gradually brings in a brighter; more defined synth lead as I increase the mod wheel or use the Super Knob. I have tried setting up two different layers within the same patch and assigning each to separate parts in the performance. While it works in theory; I am running into issues with abrupt jumps in volume and timbre as I transition between the layers. Is there a way to make these transitions more gradual and natural?

Balancing the EQ between layers so they dont muddy each other up. Setting up effects that can be applied selectively to each layer.
Recommendations for using motion control or other modulation techniques to add dynamic changes without losing the core of each sound.

Also; I have gone through this post; https://yamahasynth.com/community/modx-series-synthesizers/ <a href=" removed link " target="_blank" rel="noopener">power-bi-sss-when-changing-scenes-on-the-modx/ which definitely helped me out a lot.

If anyone has experience creating this kind of patch or has a good workflow for layering in the MODX; I would appreciate any pointers. Sample settings; tips; or even links to tutorials would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.