Synthesis 101

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Knowing what each parameter does, and knowing how to USE them are two different things. In this series, we cover both. You’ll be introduced to the main parameters in synthesis, and then shown practical examples of how to use them. This combination of theory with real-world application will make sure you’re making leaps and bounds forward in your skills in the shortest period of time. We’re all about impact.

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Tired of using other people’s played-out presets? Time to learn how to design your own sounds! This series will help you to get familiar with synthesis. It will equip you with the skills to create tons of new sounds and build your own unique arsenal of signature patches. The sky is not the limit, it’s your playground!

Synthesis is one of the core skills of a professional music producer. Imagine being able to hear a sound in your head, and recreate it in no time using your favorite synth? We all know that developing your own unique sound is a key ingredient to creating music people recognize and remember. Your new abilities with synthesis will empower you to start cultivating your own distinct sound.

If you have ever opened up a synth and felt lost, overwhelmed, or intimidated…this course is for you! Pretty much any synth, regardless of it’s make or interface, has the same “guts”; the same fundamental components: Oscillators, envelopes, filters, LFOs etc. After completing this series, you will be able to open the vast majority of synthesizers, easily identify these components, and quickly start making the sounds you want.

Knowing what each parameter does, and knowing how to USE them are two different things. In this series, we cover both. You’ll be introduced to the main parameters in synthesis, and then shown practical examples of how to use them. This combination of theory with real-world application will make sure you’re making leaps and bounds forward in your skills in the shortest period of time. We’re all about impact.

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Before You Begin

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Module 1 — Synthesis 101

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01 | Protecting Your Ears and Hearing
02 | Overview of a Synthesizer
03 | Oscillators
04 | Frequency and Pitch
05 | Basic Waveforms
06 | Monophonic and Polyphonic
07 | Glide and Portomento
08 | Introduction to Filters
09 | Basic Filter Types
10 | Amplifier Stage
11 | Intro to Modulators
12 | MIDI Modulators
13 | Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)
14 | Envelopes
15 | Introduction to Frequency Modulation (FM) Synthesis
16 | Introduction to Additive Synthesis
17 | Introduction to Granular Synthesis
18 | Introduction to Physical Modelling Synthesis
19 | Introduction to Wavetable Synthesis
20 | Pad Synthesis in Analog
21 | Wobble Bass Synthesis in Analog
22 | Womp Rat Bass Synthesis in Analog