synthesizers

accdntly · Post by **accdntly** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:59 am

i have reason 3 and live complete with operator. so many strange and wonderful sounds my fingertips can twiddle but but i have no reall understanding or personal control of them. does anyone have any recommendations to get started with synthesis?

mlexicon · Post by **mlexicon** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:05 am

make one single long note to loop over and over

then just play with the LFO for a long time

see how the rate effects that 1 line

and play with the different waveforms

knowing that will help push the sound around the way you want

jpls · Post by **jpls** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:27 am

mlexicon has some good advice.

my addition would be to generate a simple waveform with only one
oscillator. draw out the same notes at your preferred repetition and
proceed to select/deselect every button you can while moving their
respective knobs.

my knowledge of sytnhs comes from the "whats that button/knob do?"
attitude.

audiostatic · Post by **audiostatic** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:23 am

noise sculpture

"How to make a noise: sound design and synthesiser programming", the most comprehensive guide to synthesiser programming, is now available (and it is free).

www.noisesculpture.com/index.php

should help you out guys

Robot Criminal · Post by **Robot Criminal** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:14 am

jpls wrote:my knowledge of sytnhs comes from the "whats that button/knob do?"
attitude.

audiostatic wrote:noise sculpture

"How to make a noise: sound design and synthesiser programming", the most comprehensive guide to synthesiser programming, is now available (and it is free).

www.noisesculpture.com/index.php

should help you out guys

thanks for the link

::BLM:: · Post by **::BLM::** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:46 am

Use the subtractor in Reason. I find sine waves are quality for minimal music