Favourite "base" sounds?

[annikk.exe]

What simple tones do you commonly program, then simply tweak to make new, unique patches?


Also, how do I make bell tones again? :P I forgotted.



-Annikk

[ctrlshft]

Originally Posted by annikk.exe

What simple tones do you commonly program, then simply tweak to make new, unique patches?


Also, how do I make bell tones again? :P I forgotted.



-Annikk

most commonly bell tones are created w/ frequency of two sine waves (others work too though,) otherwise using the ring modulator w/ a simple waveform will get you a similar effect.

as for simple tones to create unique sounding patches: honestly i think unique patches these days are ones hybridizing the ultra complex wavetable stuff w/ sounds like the hypersaw and going nuts on modulation and matrix settings. try out the bandstop filter in conjunction w/ hp or bp.

getting back to basics (ie classic oscs) can be fun too, but more often than not you end up w/ a sound that's not so unique, but will probably still sound cool. analog synthesis has been around forever, after all.

oh yeah, don't forget about the noise generator (color knob is quite useful), as well as the ability to turn your lfos into simple one-shot envelope filters too, you can really start finding new sounds w/ these options.

[Timo]

The PCM waveforms have a tendency to make everything sound bell-like (or organ like), regardless of FM. Try them.