How to learn any synthesizer

In this video I show you: – A quick overview of how ALL synthesizers work – A simple workout on how to familiarize yourself with with any synth you get – Some simple synth recipes – An example of this process using the Roland SH-101 – A sound design technique called “self-oscillating” filters, to create…

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Hihats part 2: EQ & processing essentials

In last week’s video we looked at strategies for programming hihat lines in dance music, and this week we look at the technical treatment of those hihats! We learn some equalisation basics (notching resonances & achieving tonal balance), some reverb techniques (adding reverb without muddiness), and some volume shaping (subtle LFO pumping). All together these…

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Learning from Tale of Us – Heart of Darkness (GTA soundtrack)

In this video we explore the lessons learned from recreating Tale of Us – Heart of Darkness in Ableton Live. This is a classic minimalist deep house style track with 4 signature synthesizer approaches that we can analyse and learn from. Link to the original track: https://youtu.be/i1lcaNYf8aI (we can’t play the original in the video…

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