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Are your synths sounding a bit dry? Are you trying to find ways to make your sound designs more interesting but coming short? Well, fret not! In this video Gabe shows you 3 easy ways to level up your sound using your synth's built-in effects, software plugins or external processors. Oh, and if you stick around until the end, he might even throw in a bonus technique to give your sound that missing je ne sais quoi.
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - On-Board Effects
1:46 - Effect Plugins
3:05 - Hardware Processors
5:52 - Re-Amping
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
It’s impossible to deny the role the synthesizer has had in shaping our culture—from defining the sound of music from the mid-twentieth century and today, to creating the quirky beep-boops of R2D2, these electronic instruments have left an indelible mark on the eardrums of modern society. In this guide, we will give an overview of some of the holy grails of electronic instruments and appreciate the specific synthesizers that defined the sound of generations.
Roland Jupiter-8
If you even get the opportunity to play one of the roughly 3,300
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You're buying your first synthesizer. Where do you begin? Dive into the magical world of synths. In this video, you'll learn the history of synths, useful terminology, the differences between analog and digital, and how each kind of synth works. Gabe goes beyond simply listing which synth to buy, instead providing tips that will help you decide which synth right for you.
0:00 - In This Video
0:29 - A Synth Interlude
2:08 - History of Synths
5:11 - Synth Terminology
8:29 - Analog vs. Digital
11:23 - Hybrid Synths
11:23 - Semi-Modular &
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Join Gabe for a detailed demo of the Erica Synths Steampipe Desktop Synthesizer, a truly different and unique instrument! Gabe breaks down how the unit works as a whole and dives into what you can accomplish with the three core sections: Steam, Pipe, and Reverberator.
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Sample Song
3:20 - Hardware
4:05 - Front Panel Overview
4:46 - "Steam" Section
5:40 - "Pipe" Section
11:48 - LFO & Reverberator
13:35 - Presets & Patches
14:02 - Triggering the Steampipe
15:09 - Final Thoughts
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Grammy-nominated producer Erik "Blu2th" Griggs explores Arturia’s new sounds and products. Blu2th shares how he discovers new sounds using Arturia’s MiniFuse, KeyLab Essential mk3, and
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Which one of these synthesizers is right for you? Gabriel Richards discusses their specs and demonstrates Arturia’s MiniFreak 6-Voice Spontaneous Algorithmic Synthesizer and Arturia’s Pigments 4 Polychrome Software Synthesizer.
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Minifuse 4 and Minilab 3
1:28 - MiniFreak Demo
3:27 - MiniFreak Key Specs
4:28 - Synth Engines
7:43 - Modulation Matrix
9:14 - Analog Filter and Envelope Generators
10:48 - Custom LFO Shapes
11:17 - Digital Effects
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
With so many types of synthesis technologies available, it’s hard to know which way to turn for a specific sound. Wavetables synthesis was designed to produce natural tone-like sounds and was one the first commercially available instruments to harness the power of digital sampling. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of wavetable synthesis and discover why, after all these years, anyone would still want to use wavetable synthesis.
History
Wavetable synthesis has a rich history and was the first “computer-” based synthesizer and the
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Our experts, “AB” Belinfanti and Andrew Eisele, from B&H, discuss the basics of modular synths, their origins, components, and how you can integrate them into your workflow. Eisele also gives a short performance to showcase some of the sounds that can be generated by these synthesizers. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Are you looking to beef up your understanding of FM synthesis? Are you at a complete loss when sitting down to program an FM synthesizer? In this article, we’ll dive into the power of FM synthesis and demystify the complexity of this breakthrough technology.
History
The earliest record of Frequency Modulation synthesis can be traced back to the mid-1960s, when Don Buchla implemented the technology in his analog modular setups. Analog FM is a powerful sound-design tool, but it was difficult to keep it stable, especially when playing up and down