DaVinci Resolve: Apply audio filters to sound effects

Demo summary
The video shows how to add a lowpass filter to a whoosh sound effect to create a cinematic rumble.
Step-by-step
- Drag a whoosh effect from the media pool into the timeline
- Lower the volume in the inspector to blend the audio
- Duplicate the whoosh effect
- Apply an audio FX lowpass filter to the second clip
- Copy and paste the pair of clips to other areas of the timeline
Tips
- Use a lowpass filter to create a deep cinematic rumble for transitions
- Copy and paste existing audio pairs instead of rebuilding the effect every time
Highlights
“Already it feels better, but let's push it further.”
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