World-class Sound Design & Synthesis Program
Sound Design & Synthesis
Overview
- →Understanding sound waves and frequency
- →Exploring amplitude, pitch and timbre
- →Advanced run-through of industry-leading soft synths
- →Tonal processing, effects and resampling
- →Implementing design elements into your projects
Introduction to Synthesis
- →Understanding Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes & LFOs
- →The Overtone series
- →Creating pads, basses, plucks, leads and drums using synthesis techniques
- →Deep dives into subtractive, wavetable and FM synthesis
- →Adding movement with modulation and automation
Tools of the Trade
- →Ableton synths: Analog, Operator, Wavetable
- →Logic Pro synths: ESP, ESFM1, ES1, Alchemy
- →Xfer’s Serum - wavetable synth
- →Vital - wavetable synth, free download here.
- →Advanced sampler techniques
Audio Manipulation
- →Creating drones and eerie soundscapes
- →Warping, stretching, mangling audio samples
- →Resampling and effects processing
- →Advanced audio editing
- →Layering and multisampling for complex textures
Creative Drum Design
- →Synthesizing drum sounds from the ground up
- →Layering with foley for a truly unique sound
- →Turn any sample into a rhythmic element
Effects Processing and Automation
- →Introduction to audio effects: reverb, delay, chorus, distortion, etc.
- →Implementing effects chains for creative sound manipulation
- →In depth automation using Macro controls
- →Spatial audio techniques: stereo imaging and binaural audio
Effects Processing and Automation
- →Introduction to audio effects: reverb, delay, chorus, distortion, etc.
- →Implementing effects chains for creative sound manipulation
- →In depth automation using Macro controls
- →Spatial audio techniques: stereo imaging and binaural audio
Real-world Applications and Projects
- →Sound design for film, TV, and video games
- →Creating soundscapes and audio branding
- →Compile your own sample and preset pack
Additional Information
- →This class is geared to teach you techniques regardless of what DAW you use
- →The purchase additional software synths or plugins are not required for this course
- →You will be equipped to dig into any synth you can get your hands on!
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