Welcome to the Synth Architect! Jared will be discussing how to create different synthesized sounds using popular DAW plug-ins as well as discussing new and upcoming technological advancements in the audio industry.
As I am watching this and you say you are only going to be using one oscillator, I'm wondering what waveform you were going to select. It is interesting that you chose the sine/square because when I first got my Six Million Dollar Man Drum Machine, the first thing I did was plug it into Pro Tools to look at the waveform. The snare on my drum machine is white noise, while the kick waveform is comprised of a sine on top and a square on the bottom. Is this the standard for creating kick sounds, or is this just your preferred way? I know I've seen some ways just using sine waves.
Great video, and I wish I had some Native Instruments Plug-Ins. With our synthesis powers combined! Oh and I am going to take your suggestion and do a video on the Kaoss Pad. You may have to wait two weeks because I have one other video that I have to do first on soldering, but right after that I will have your demo. I really enjoy reading your blog; keep up the good work.
The sine/square is the most common way to synthesize a kick that I have seen and the use of different envelope modulation parameters allow us to shape the timbre. However, I have seen people build them up using more oscillators with different combinations depending on whether they are creating a more low-mid kick versus a low kick. Overall I'd have to say that this is my preferred way to create synthesized kicks.
We are Captain Synthesis! haha. The Native Instruments plug-ins that I have are amazing and I definitely recommend the investment. I can't wait to see your upcoming videos! Thanks for reading.
Jared,
ReplyDeleteAs I am watching this and you say you are only going to be using one oscillator, I'm wondering what waveform you were going to select. It is interesting that you chose the sine/square because when I first got my Six Million Dollar Man Drum Machine, the first thing I did was plug it into Pro Tools to look at the waveform. The snare on my drum machine is white noise, while the kick waveform is comprised of a sine on top and a square on the bottom. Is this the standard for creating kick sounds, or is this just your preferred way? I know I've seen some ways just using sine waves.
Great video, and I wish I had some Native Instruments Plug-Ins. With our synthesis powers combined! Oh and I am going to take your suggestion and do a video on the Kaoss Pad. You may have to wait two weeks because I have one other video that I have to do first on soldering, but right after that I will have your demo. I really enjoy reading your blog; keep up the good work.
Kyle Schroeder
tubesandtransistor.blogspot.com
Kyle,
ReplyDeleteThe sine/square is the most common way to synthesize a kick that I have seen and the use of different envelope modulation parameters allow us to shape the timbre. However, I have seen people build them up using more oscillators with different combinations depending on whether they are creating a more low-mid kick versus a low kick. Overall I'd have to say that this is my preferred way to create synthesized kicks.
We are Captain Synthesis! haha. The Native Instruments plug-ins that I have are amazing and I definitely recommend the investment. I can't wait to see your upcoming videos! Thanks for reading.
Jared