Sound Synthesis

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Philip Mantione

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1 - The Fundamentals

1 - Mantione-Apps.zip

1 - Overview.mp4

07:14

2 - Getting Started.mp4

05:35

3 - Synthesis Methods.mp4

08:41

4 - Sound Fundamentals.mp4

14:48

5 - Synthesis Fundamentals.mp4

11:58

2 - Virtual Synthesizers

6 - ES M monophonic synthesizer.mp4

09:59

7 - ES E ensemble polyphonic synthesizer.mp4

12:35

8 - ES P 80s Style polyphonic synthesizer.mp4

15:14

9 - ES 1 Part 1 emulated analog synthesis.mp4

07:52

10 - ES 1 Part 2 emulated analog synthesis.mp4

14:02

11 - ES 2 Part 1 subtractive synthesizer with FM and wavetable elements.mp4

16:26

12 - ES 2 Part 2 subtractive synthesizer with FM and wavetable elements.mp4

18:02

13 - EFM1 FM synthesizer.mp4

13:04

14 - RetroSynth multiple synthesis engines including FM Sync Wavetable and FM.mp4

13:04

15 - Sculpture Part 1 component modeling synthesis.mp4

08:40

16 - Sculpture Part 2 component modeling synthesis.mp4

05:44

17 - Sculpture Part 3 component modeling synthesis.mp4

05:10

18 - Alchemy additive spectral granular virtual analog synthesis and more.mp4

08:32

19 - Tension physical modeling synth in Ableton Live.mp4

07:47

20 - Analog analog emulation synth in Ableton Live.mp4

05:25

21 - Vacuum virtual analog tube synth in Pro Tools.mp4

08:05

22 - Customizing Presets.mp4

09:36

22 - Presets.zip

3 - Outro

23 - Review.mp4

05:45

24 - LogicSession-SynthDemo.zip

24 - Logic Session and Examples.mp4

06:04

Description

An Introduction to Synthesis Methods and Techniques

What You'll Learn?

Develop and/or solidify a deep understanding  of basic sound parameters and interaction concepts.
Develop an understanding of the basic parameters  used in both software and hardware synthesizers.
Develop the ability to manipulate and adjust existing  presets to suit your own sonic needs.
Develop the ability to create sounds from scratch.
Give you the tools to explore and discover sounds  you’ve yet to imagine!

Who is this for?

This course is intended for musicians, composers, electronic music producers, audio engineers, and sound designers.

The course is geared toward beginner and intermediate levels.

What You Need to Know?

A basic understanding of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). I will be using mainly Logic Pro, but will also explore a few instruments in Ableton Live and Pro Tools. You don’t necessary need to have any of these programs as the concepts discussed transcend any particular platform or DAW. But it would helpful to follow along, especially with the Logic Instruments.

A basic understanding of MIDI controllers and MIDI messages (I’ll give a brief recap of MIDI in this video.

A set of open ears ready to explore, discover, and create new sounds!

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Description
This course provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of sound synthesis including a discussion of the basic parameters found in software and hardware synthesizers, various commonly used synthesis methods, and techniques for creating unique sounds with virtual instruments found in Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Avid Pro Tools.
Specific topics include oscillator and waveform types, sound generation, and modulation sources and parameters such as LFOâ€™s (low frequency modulators), envelopes, and step sequencers. Various filter types will be explored as a means of shaping synthesized sounds to create unique textures and timbres.
The course will explore a variety of synthesis methods including subtractive synthesis, component or physical modeling synthesis, FM (Frequency Modulation) Synthesis, wavetable synthesis, and software synthesis that emulates analog hardware synthesizers.
The basics elements of sound including frequency, amplitude, and phase will be discussed using custom software to visualize waveforms, syncing, and the harmonic content of sound. The software used is offered as downloadable freeware (Mac only) with the course, although the apps are not supported and not necessary to learn the material.
The course includes:
24 Video Tutorials
120 presets for the instruments covered
3 Custom Software Applications (freeware - Mac only)
Logic Session using the Instruments covered
This course is perfect for a beginner just starting to learn the basics of sound synthesis and audio production or a seasoned musician or producer that wants to solidify and expand their skillset.
NOTE: This course was originally licensed by The Pro Audio Files and is now available on Udemy at a discounted rate.

Who this course is for:
This course is intended for musicians, composers, electronic music producers, audio engineers, and sound designers.
The course is geared toward beginner and intermediate levels.

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Philip Mantione is a composer, guitarist, synthesist, writer, and educator with over 30 years experience in the music industry. He has written and performed with custom software written in Max/MSP and currently teaches Graduate courses at the Los Angeles College of Music, and undergrad courses at Los Angeles Film School and Mt. San Antonio College. His music and multimedia work has been performed world-wide in electronic music festivals, museums and galleries. He is currently a senior contributor of technical articles and reviews for The Pro Audio Files.

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