I have used Syntorial myself and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn synthesis, especially if you're just starting out. Once you're through the whole thing you will have programmed a few thousand sounds using your EARS only. This is why it works so well. It teaches you to recognize the specific sound of certain waveforms, effects etc. which is the first step towards actually creating your own. As an absolute beginner I cannot imagine a quicker way to learn. They also offer tailor-made tutorials for some of the most popular soft synths (e.g. Serum).
Can confirm this I arrived at the final challenges yesterday. I'll soon finish it. Its really satisfying hearing a sound in a track and being able to make a somewhat similar sounds in a short amount of time.
I bought Syntorial and Building Blocks 1 and 2 yesterday and have been messing about with them all day. A lot of fun and wish I had discovered these a year ago when I first started learning to make electronic music.
Tip for Eurorack: For understanding what a module is doing and or understand functions, concepts, notions and words i find it useful to read Doepfer manuals for modules that are related/do the same as the one I am curious about. Tip for understanding basic synthesis (I'v mentioned this in the comments in a previous "once upon a synth" video) I recommend these 3 old but good videos: "Dean Friedman also set up the New York School of Synthesis and provided a series of videos entitled Intro to Synthesis. Friedman presents the rudiments of this topic in an audio-visual format, whilst incorporating a unique sense of humor." From Wikipedia. Intro to Synthesis Part 1 - The Building Blocks of Sound & Synthesis Intro to Synthesis Part 2 - Types of Synthesis & Programming Examples Intro to Synthesis Part 3 - Additional Synth Features, Performance Controls & Wrap Up ruclips.net/video/atvtBE6t48M/видео.html You find the other two to the right on this page.
I must say I'm finding it very interesting and rewarding using Sound on Sound's Synth Secret articles that were released for like a decade on every issue, and that are now collected in 1 single PDF! Studying it as a book for a starting point seems to be working so far.
As soon as you described SOS Synth Secrets I had to hit stop and leave to go dive in. Been looking for thorough synthesis explanations for sound fundamentals (pun!), thank you!!! Sub’d too!
Thanks for the great resources! Some of my early learning happened via good equipment manuals. Novation K-Station was a great learning platform for me because of the nice simple UI and a great manual. Novation teaches basic synthesis as it teaches the instrument. Best learning experience is to read while twisting knobs and moving sliders - read about it and then immediately hear the effect.
I learn synthesis with wikipedia XD and with VHS rip of 80's tutorials which were fun and really useful : "Intro to Synthesis Part 1 - The Building Blocks of Sound & Synthesis" that's my favourite it's fun and really useful
Good thing to recommand the Curtis Roiad tutorial book, I have it and that's my most complete book about synthesis ; One will need years to fully assimilate this ; And for the music theory nerds, I deeply recommand an awesome french book : "La partition interieur" de Jacques Siron ; sadly I didn't find an english translation (but I did find a russian version of it)
If you buy microsounds as a KINDLE eBook, it doesn't come with the CD of course. I mailed them and they gave me a Dropbox link to all the files once I sent them proof that I had bought the digital version of the book.
i found designing sound to great in the first few chapters. it provided some well written explanation towards certain concepts. but once i got into the puredata tutorial portion i noticed a discrepancy between the instructions and what actually is available... i'm not sure what it was exactly (it was about 6 months ago) but i found P Miller's resource for Puredata to be much more comprehensive.
I feel like this, as well as most sound design help assumes most of us have a basic knowledge of the design... most of us starting don’t and are ever searching where to start, like really start.
I have four of Rolands boutique synths. And what I have noticed, is if you want to watch a video on how to learn to make patches, There are nothing but demos reviews and jams. So I believe this is a missed opportunity for RUclipsrs.
Hey man the sm7b is a big improvement but you don't need to be so on top of it. It's a broadcast mic, try it in front of you pointed up, that's how it was designed to work. I use a simple, and pretty inexpensive, (AT 2021 med condenser) overhead mic off screen and get great sound. Try that. Love the content. Just looking to help and want to see you connect with the community.
And that's always a good thing, having a signature sound. It was just a suggestion, one humble creator to another. Thanks for replying Al. I'm reminded daily it seems that the art of disagreeing with civility is lost. Good to still find it here. :)
Thanks for the suggestion! I have a couple of condenser mics, but the room I'm recording in has poor acoustics so I'm trying to use a dynamic to eliminate room sounds as much as possible. Maybe I'll give it a shot one time.
The condenser I use is in a small condenser configuration, like a Neuman KM 184 type (at a much, much more attainable price point.) . If you watch one of my vids you'll see that the frequency response is pretty similar to what you're getting with a 7B. Keep it up brother.
Dexed, a software synth, is a cheap way to get into synthesis. (This probably belongs over in the G.A.S. comments) I found some Brian Eno, DX7, patches refrenced in a 1987 Keyboard Magazine. Dexed is what I use when fidling with chords. Oddly enough, I arrived at Dexed, after watching a rockumentery about Eno, and then looking for machines that play DX7 patches. That's one obscure rabbit hole. There's some Oblique Strategy going on here;)
I have used Syntorial myself and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn synthesis, especially if you're just starting out. Once you're through the whole thing you will have programmed a few thousand sounds using your EARS only. This is why it works so well. It teaches you to recognize the specific sound of certain waveforms, effects etc. which is the first step towards actually creating your own. As an absolute beginner I cannot imagine a quicker way to learn. They also offer tailor-made tutorials for some of the most popular soft synths (e.g. Serum).
Ears only? No hands? Sweet! ;p
Checking it out...
Building Blocks is good too
Can confirm this I arrived at the final challenges yesterday. I'll soon finish it. Its really satisfying hearing a sound in a track and being able to make a somewhat similar sounds in a short amount of time.
Agreed, syntorial really improved my sound design skills
I bought Syntorial and Building Blocks 1 and 2 yesterday and have been messing about with them all day. A lot of fun and wish I had discovered these a year ago when I first started learning to make electronic music.
When I hear the intro music and see the cool synth graphics, I get really happy. You go above and beyond with providing good info!
Tip for Eurorack:
For understanding what a module is doing and or understand functions, concepts, notions and words i find it useful to read Doepfer manuals for modules that are related/do the same as the one I am curious about.
Tip for understanding basic synthesis (I'v mentioned this in the comments in a previous "once upon a synth" video)
I recommend these 3 old but good videos:
"Dean Friedman also set up the New York School of Synthesis and provided a series of videos entitled Intro to Synthesis.
Friedman presents the rudiments of this topic in an audio-visual format, whilst incorporating a unique sense of humor." From Wikipedia.
Intro to Synthesis Part 1 - The Building Blocks of Sound & Synthesis
Intro to Synthesis Part 2 - Types of Synthesis & Programming Examples
Intro to Synthesis Part 3 - Additional Synth Features, Performance Controls & Wrap Up
ruclips.net/video/atvtBE6t48M/видео.html
You find the other two to the right on this page.
awesome, thanks for sharing these.
The ARP 2600 manual is an excellent source for synthesis.
i know it is kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online ?
I must say I'm finding it very interesting and rewarding using Sound on Sound's Synth Secret articles that were released for like a decade on every issue, and that are now collected in 1 single PDF! Studying it as a book for a starting point seems to be working so far.
Where to get it ? Can you please Mail me
Hi Miguel, could you also send me a link to the pdf please? Thanks
@@mikkii7372 i know its been 3 years haha but here is a link drive.google.com/file/d/12SM0SAOvMq166gc8B1b81Y_S7HPym3Iy/view?pli=1
@@paulodonovanmusic drive.google.com/file/d/12SM0SAOvMq166gc8B1b81Y_S7HPym3Iy/view?pli=1
@@juliusbourodimos142 Thanks, it looks amazing :) Have a great day!
I’ve been waiting for months to see a video like this
I love how much effort you had put in making this video. Respect for you 👍🏻
As soon as you described SOS Synth Secrets I had to hit stop and leave to go dive in. Been looking for thorough synthesis explanations for sound fundamentals (pun!), thank you!!!
Sub’d too!
yeah it's a great resource!
Thanks for this.
You need to be given some type of youtube reward 🏆
Syntorial 2 coming out June this year (2023)! Got confirmation today
Thanks for the great resources!
Some of my early learning happened via good equipment manuals. Novation K-Station was a great learning platform for me because of the nice simple UI and a great manual. Novation teaches basic synthesis as it teaches the instrument. Best learning experience is to read while twisting knobs and moving sliders - read about it and then immediately hear the effect.
Brilliant and tons of thx! Your video definitely will help lots of starters like me! Thx again for the sharing🙌
awesome, glad to hear it!
This is so much helpful. Thank you!
Thanks lots for great informations....I don't know where to start but this video really helpful for me....thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great set of resources. Thanks!
I learn synthesis with wikipedia XD and with VHS rip of 80's tutorials which were fun and really useful : "Intro to Synthesis Part 1 - The Building Blocks of Sound & Synthesis" that's my favourite it's fun and really useful
lol VHS tutorials, nice man, that's OG
Very good video and super helpful! Thanks! Subscribed!
Good thing to recommand the Curtis Roiad tutorial book, I have it and that's my most complete book about synthesis ; One will need years to fully assimilate this ;
And for the music theory nerds, I deeply recommand an awesome french book : "La partition interieur" de Jacques Siron ; sadly I didn't find an english translation (but I did find a russian version of it)
awesome, I can read french (slowly) so maybe I'll check that out
if you have questions related to this book (or else ;) ) feel free to ask :)
If you buy microsounds as a KINDLE eBook, it doesn't come with the CD of course. I mailed them and they gave me a Dropbox link to all the files once I sent them proof that I had bought the digital version of the book.
Wow! This is super helpful. Thank you so much!
A rocking video, thanks so much.
Really good reference... 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Very impressive Thanks❤️❤️❤️❤️
once upon a synth, thank you much for giving a way of learning this topic ! ;/
great video, thx
Don’t forget about that new modular book “Patch & Tweak” that came out!
Who is the Author
@@johnrichardson3297 Kim Bjorn and Chris Meyer. As of 2021 there are two - original P&T and P&T w/Moog
Man this is really great! Thank you so much! 😃
thanks, glad it was helpful!
You, Sir, are a star!
🌟
i found designing sound to great in the first few chapters. it provided some well written explanation towards certain concepts. but once i got into the puredata tutorial portion i noticed a discrepancy between the instructions and what actually is available... i'm not sure what it was exactly (it was about 6 months ago) but i found P Miller's resource for Puredata to be much more comprehensive.
I feel like this, as well as most sound design help assumes most of us have a basic knowledge of the design... most of us starting don’t and are ever searching where to start, like really start.
thankyou sir awsm video
Great video
Very Helpfull , Thanks !
glad to hear it!
I have four of Rolands boutique synths. And what I have noticed, is if you want to watch a video on how to learn to make patches,
There are nothing but demos reviews and jams. So I believe this is a missed opportunity for RUclipsrs.
Awesome. Thank you
can you create Depeche Mode's "Nothing" (bass in the begining before drums)?
Thanks, that's amazing digest)))
really nice!
Do you give lessons. My grandson is on the spectrum and loves music. He's already compiled an awesome collection of music on his iphone.
thank you 🖤
Hey man the sm7b is a big improvement but you don't need to be so on top of it. It's a broadcast mic, try it in front of you pointed up, that's how it was designed to work. I use a simple, and pretty inexpensive, (AT 2021 med condenser) overhead mic off screen and get great sound. Try that.
Love the content. Just looking to help and want to see you connect with the community.
And that's always a good thing, having a signature sound. It was just a suggestion, one humble creator to another. Thanks for replying Al. I'm reminded daily it seems that the art of disagreeing with civility is lost. Good to still find it here. :)
Thanks for the suggestion! I have a couple of condenser mics, but the room I'm recording in has poor acoustics so I'm trying to use a dynamic to eliminate room sounds as much as possible. Maybe I'll give it a shot one time.
The condenser I use is in a small condenser configuration, like a Neuman KM 184 type (at a much, much more attainable price point.) . If you watch one of my vids you'll see that the frequency response is pretty similar to what you're getting with a 7B.
Keep it up brother.
Fun fact....I love synthesis!
Hi men good info from you again. I like it a lot. You are from the USA. I am from Holland Europa Rotterdam
Hello, thanks for watching! p.s. I'm in Canada :)
Thank you for this
Thinking about buying the Rob Papen book/guide, anyone read it?
I bought it - excellent ressource !!
Thank a lot 🙏🏽
no prob, glad you like it!
Wait, you studied in McGill?
Just out of curiosity: what educational Background do you actually have? (you mentioned McGill)
How much math do you need for synthesis? I only know math till calculus 1.
Calc 1,2,3... linear algebra, ODE's, PDE's
I just discovered you are from Montreal when you talked about McGill haha
😍😍😍
You are good
andddddddd subscribed
Dexed, a software synth, is a cheap way to get into synthesis. (This probably belongs over in the G.A.S. comments) I found some Brian Eno, DX7, patches refrenced in a 1987 Keyboard Magazine. Dexed is what I use when fidling with chords. Oddly enough, I arrived at Dexed, after watching a rockumentery about Eno, and then looking for machines that play DX7 patches. That's one obscure rabbit hole. There's some Oblique Strategy going on here;)
I´ve another one: KeepSynthin32
listen to my latest track amd leave a comment what you think about it...!
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Bro Microsound is NOT a good starting point for the kind of beginners probably watching videos like this. It's practically rocket science.