Learn how synthesis actually works, how to sculpt sound with filters and envelopes, and how to craft your own synth patches, including leads, pads, drums, and bass.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Learning synthesis
- Synth concepts are a universal language
- It all starts with the sine wave
- Building complex tones with additive synthesis
- Working with oscillators
- Exploring filters
- Sculpting sound with envelopes
- Combining envelopes with filters
- Enriching with low-frequency oscillators (LFOs)
- Frequency modulation
- Tutorial: Making a synth lead
- Tutorial: Making a rich pad
- Tutorial: Making a drum sound
- Tutorial: Making a synth bass
- Next steps
Taught by
Scott Hirsch
