Step 1: We're going to create a weird (but massive!) 'sweeper' effect using a 909-style ride cymbal as raw material. A clean and clear percussion sample like this is a good basis for building huge ...

They might not be the first things you think of, but special FX - risers, sweeps, drones, crashes etc - are an integral part of production. They can be used to add tension, soften stiff transitions, ...