Demystifying Audio Synthesis: Beyond The Basics

Move beyond the basics of synth programming, and learn techniques for creating big moving basslines, evocative percussion patterns, and rich synth pads.

Introduction

• Synth programming deep dive

1. Beyond the Basics

• Inside modular component synthesis
• Defining modern modular synthesis in Alchemy
• Exploring wavetable and granular synthesis with Alchemy
• Controlling sound with pulse width and sync in Massive

2. Further Synth Possibilities

• Discovering FM synthesis
• Working with FM synthesis
• Concepts in modeling synthesis
• Vocoding techniques

3. Making New Sounds: Tutorials

• Making a classic vocoding effect
• Making a rich evolving FM bass
• Making an evocative synth hi-hat
• Making an arpeggiating percussive sound

Conclusion

• Next steps