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The Piano House Formula: Layering + Saturation + EQ That Actually Works

Learn the professional piano processing chain used on Armada Subjekt releases. Jon Kong (Leftwing & Kody) breaks down his track "Bring the Heat" - showing you the exact layering technique and processing chain that transforms thin M1 pianos into massive, radio-ready piano house sounds. 🎁 FREE: Download my Drum Processing Chain (Logic & Ableton) → https://bit.ly/drumchain In this tutorial, you'll learn: ✅ The 3-piano layering technique (M1 + Contact + Addictive Keys) ✅ Complete processing chain: saturation → EQ → saturation → EQ cycle ✅ Black Box mid/side saturation for punch ✅ Multi-band saturation with Saturn (1kHz-10kHz focus) ✅ Soothe 2 for resonance control ✅ S1 Imager width technique for club/radio sound ✅ EQ strategy: remove low end, control harsh frequencies ✅ Side-chain, reverb, and delay finishing touches ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: The Piano House Sound 0:29 - Before & After Comparison (Massive Difference) 1:22 - Why Single M1 Piano Sounds Thin 2:32 - M1 Piano Settings & Velocity 3:13 - Layer 1: M1 Piano (Digital Character) 4:11 - Layer 2: Contact "The Gentleman" (Organic Feel) 4:40 - Layer 3: Addictive Keys Studio Grand (Width) 5:12 - Balancing Three Piano Layers 5:56 - Processing Chain Overview 7:32 - Black Box Mid/Side Saturation 8:42 - First EQ Pass (Nasal & Harsh Frequencies) 9:15 - Saturn Multi-Band Saturation (1k-10k) 9:45 - Second EQ Pass (Low End Control) 10:48 - Soothe 2 Resonance Control 11:52 - S1 Imager Width Technique 12:32 - Final EQ with Spectrum Analyzer (Bass Clash Prevention) 13:40 - Side-Chain Compression 14:14 - Reverb & Delay (Valhalla Room + EchoBoy) 14:35 - Final Before & After 🎹 ABOUT JON KONG: Producer behind Leftwing & Kody - releases on Armada Subjekt, Toolroom, Hot Creations, and Defected Records. Track featured: "Bring the Heat" - released on Armada Subjekt with international support. 💡 PRO TIP FROM JON: "Piano house isn't about one M1 piano - it's about layering. M1 for digital character, Contact for organic body, Addictive Keys for width. Then it's saturation → EQ → saturation → EQ to build and control the sound." 🔊 THE 3-PIANO LAYERING TECHNIQUE: *Layer 1: M1 Piano (Foundation)* Preset: Piano Mix 2 Remove built-in reverb High pass @ 148Hz Volume: -3dB (lower than organic layers) *Layer 2: Contact "The Gentleman" (Body)* Opens lid for brighter tone High pass @ 148Hz Additional low-mid cut Volume: 0dB (loudest layer) *Layer 3: Addictive Keys Studio Grand (Width)* Default preset High pass @ 148Hz Natural stereo width Volume: -2dB *THE PROCESSING CHAIN:* 1. *Black Box Mid/Side Saturation* Mid channel: Pentode, low-end focus Side channel: Unprocessed Output compensation 2. *First EQ Pass (FabFilter Pro-Q 3)* Cut nasal frequencies (500-800Hz range) Remove muddy low-mids Control harsh top end 3. *Saturn Multi-Band Saturation* Focus band: 1kHz - 10kHz Brings mid-range forward Adds professional sheen 4. *Second EQ Pass* Further low-end removal Spectrum analyzer with bass track Prevent frequency clashes 5. *Soothe 2* Delta mode to hear processing Focus: 700Hz+ resonances Automatic harsh frequency control 6. *S1 Imager* Width: 1.29 (subtle widening) Creates big stereo field Club/radio-ready sound 7. *Final EQ* Remove where bass lives Use spectrum analyzer to find clashes Strategic cuts for separation 8. *Side-Chain Compression* Subtle kick ducking Maintains punch 9. *Effects* Valhalla Room (light reverb) EchoBoy (eighth note delay) 📚 PLUGINS USED: Korg M1 (iconic piano sound) Native Instruments Contact (The Gentleman) XLN Audio Addictive Keys Black Box HG-2 (mid/side saturation) FabFilter Pro-Q 3 (multiple instances) FabFilter Saturn (multi-band saturation) Oeksound Soothe 2 (resonance suppression) FabFilter Pro-L (S1 Imager) Valhalla Room (reverb) Soundtoys EchoBoy (delay) 🎧 WHY LAYERING MATTERS: Single M1 piano = thin, digital, lacks body Three-layer approach = full, professional, radio-ready The M1 gives you the iconic piano house character, Contact adds organic body and warmth, Addictive Keys provides natural stereo width. Together, they create the massive piano sound you hear on Armada, Toolroom, and Defected releases. #PianoHouse #PianoProcessing #ArmadaMusic #M1Piano #MusicProduction #PianoLayering #BeatportProducer #Toolroom ⚖️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. Processing techniques shown are from Jon Kong's released track "Bring the Heat" on Armada Subjekt. Plugin settings may vary based on your source sounds and mix context. 💬 Do you layer your piano house pianos, or do you use single instances? Comment your workflow! 👍 Like if you want more label-release breakdowns! 🔔 Subscribe for professional production techniques © Expansive Academy. All Rights Reserved.