Juho L's synthprogramming tutorial

[Juho L]

Few people have asked me a some kind of tutorial about synth programming. Also someone should do something to the endless stream of really basic questions that get asked over and over again.

So I decided to start to make one. So now I'd like to know what kind of tutorial would you guys like?

The features planned at this point:

1. First chapter only about basic functions of a synth and how different parameters affect the sound. Included are intuitive graphical diagrams and mp3 examples.

2. Basic sound programming. Basses, pads, synth strings, etc. Very much like on the tutorial on Access site, but a bit more deep and more additional tips-&-tricks. On this section I'd like to know what kind of special sound types you'd like there (hoovers, theremin, etc).

3. The final part is a small test section in which you get gradually more challenging copy-the-sound excercises. I think this section is the most powerful part of the whole tutorial.

The goal would be that after going through the tutorial the "student" would be selfsufficent to study further without any additional need of help.

[Hollowcell]

That is a nobel enterprise Juho. Bloody time-consuming too! I'm pretty much right this end for programming, but it will be nice to have a page to point people to.

With all this spare time, I guess you still don't have any new gear? :wink:

[Tomer=Trance]

clasic analog bass
set to monomode with legato and some minor portamento.
set punch to around 60
two saw oscilators
the master oscilator os set to 0 semitune
oscilator 2 set to -12 with just a bit of detune.
oscilator balance should be around 70-30.
for extra dirt add some noise oscilator but be aware that this might get in your way when mixing(usualy you dont need stuff that are in one spectrum area going to a second spectrum area aswell=bass is a low freq sound and should be kept there)

going to filter section
use two lowpass 4 pole filters with rarly closed filters
0 resonance
cutoffs are linked
cutoff 1 to around 20+-
same with cutoff 2
around 80-90 evenlope amount with A-0 D-40 S-5 R-127 settings
this is your basic.
to get some more lower end action use the analog boost,set to around 20-30 and add as much as you desire.

tomer always says:watch out of cliping and unwanted distortion.

[Gopal]

That sounds fantastic Juho. I'd be well pleased to do a tutorial like that cause I found the one of the Access site kinda helpful but not nearly in depth enough.

[Wandering Kid]

when you said you were gonna write a tutorial i thought 'bravo!'

then i got to this...

First chapter

and thought - damn - i like the way you think! if you need a hand compiling stuff or writing certain parts i can lend a hand with acid leads, acid basses and things like that.

[Merlot]

You can check here too. this is where I learned everything.


Start at the bottom on part one and work your way up.

Sound on Sound (http://www.soundonsound.com/search?PageSize=80&Keyword=%22synth%20secrets%22&Words=All&Summary=Yes&session=7e673d674fde9e3cc52563c349df2990)

[AvS]

Juho L>> I might be wrong but did you ever make a noise track called "DSP Noise" or something like that? Your name just remind me of that track i had on my computer some years ago, and i cant find it now. :(

[Juho L]

Juho L>> I might be wrong but did you ever make a noise track called "DSP Noise" or something like that? Your name just remind me of that track i had on my computer some years ago, and i cant find it now. :(

Yes. It was me... Hahahaha, just kidding. Not my track.

[AvS]

Hehe mkay

[nordlead]

This tutorial would be really great. I would help in any way possible.

Merlot, that link is GOLD. Thanks!

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Juho....this is a good idea. If you'd like some info on how to design proper 80's style synth sounds let me know.

I think between us all....we could prob cover most genres....and most used sounds within those genres. This could potentially turn into an exciting project which would serve the online community very well.

Lets make it into a big PDF file.

DS

[harrystainer]

Agreed. Everything organised neatly into categories and sub headings, should be good if it gets done

[Merlot]

How about we start with basic subtractive synthesis. We can explain what each paramter does, and so on. . . . .

[saba]

Something which points out where the filter cutoff knob is would be good.
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[Tomer=Trance]

Juho....this is a good idea. If you'd like some info on how to design proper 80's style synth sounds let me know.



yes!
i cant seem to get that clasic minimoog mono glide lead from the virus,
is it just because of the filter color?

[Juho L]

How about we start with basic subtractive synthesis. We can explain what each paramter does, and so on. . . . .

1. First chapter only about basic functions of a synth and how different parameters affect the sound. Included are intuitive graphical diagrams and mp3 examples.

[udenjoe]

Yea, how do make a CS80 emulation?

Good idea. SOS has good references you could, well, reference. Please have it edited. I'm a fucking maven.

[Gopal]

Um... Udenjoe, Get the CS80 software synth !

Its not too shabby at all :lol:

[Tomer=Trance]

the arturia one sounds nothing alike for my taste.

[udenjoe]

Gots it. :wink: It's a fun one. I like clicking on those buttons. I barely know what it does.

[Onkel Dunkel]

Some ethnic drums, percusion, flutes, brass, string, etc. that doesn?t sound like the real thing (but rather like a synth trying to) but will give the atmosphere in electronic music. How about some Arabian trance leads :lol:

[unio mystica]

Don?t forget that trance is music also :lol: . I would have not been suprised though. (A joke. Laugh now.)

[Nigel Harkness]

Does anyone here have the Arturia Arp 2600 V? It is a great piece of software that I have recently purchased that gives you some crazy electroinic sequences.

[Bjorktribe]

Juno I will whole heartedly be a student! Sounds Great. You know . . when my TI shows up, that is

[blay]

so how is it all coming along juho?

[Matt]

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread!

I've managed to squeeze a few half-decent sounds out of my Novation KS5 but the polyphony is pretty low and I can hear it clicking away once I start asking too much of it.

Although quite a few of my sounds sound the same......hopefully this thread will show up some interesting techniques. So far I've never gone out to make a specific sound because I don't know how to equate a tone to saw+triangle+this effect- perhaps this is something to look at, maybe with a demo mp3? All I've done so far is play around!

Will be getting a Ti someday though, glad I didn't buy a Virus this summer now, plus the fact I wouldn't have any money for food now.

[Mayday Dream]

Now this is a brilliant idea

It could be set a sticky on the this forum? so new members can read before asking questions

Im really looking forward to it :D

[Juho L]

I haven't had chance to do hardly anything to this project. Too much other things to take care and worry. Maybe some day... some day...

[KCJP]

Yes, that is really nice, i cant wait..:)

[Timo]

Didn't you read the previous post? :)

[3o3]

Is every finn on this board from Vantaa? Hoho

[KCJP]

Didn't you read the previous post? :)


ups, i did it again, sorry:)


Is every finn on this board from Vantaa? Hoho


Looks like virus spreading here :roll: