Making Logic Pro's Synth Plugins Sound Analog

Understanding how to detune oscillators in a synthesizer is key to getting your own unique sounds. In this short video, Mo Volans takes you through the fundamentals.  

Logic Pro X comes with some great software synths, but how much do you really know about them? In this short video from the course Logic Pro X 303: 21 Synth Secrets, Mo Volans shows you 21 insider tips on how to get the most out of these powerful instruments. In this video, he tackles the technique of detuning your synths for a cool sounding effect. 

By detuning oscillators you can add everything from subtle analog style effect to extreme harmonics in your synth patches. Understanding oscillator tuning in synths is a vital part of learning how to make your own unique, signature sounds and Mo shows you exactly how it works in Logic Pro. Check out the rest of the videos in the course for 20 more pro tips on Logic's synths!

Watch the full course Logic Pro X 303: 21 Synth Secrets in the Ask.Audio Academy | AskVideo | macProVideo

Logic Pro X 303: 21 Synth Secrets

Logic Pro’s synths are a pretty complicated bunch. And with all those presets, it’s pretty easy to just pick some nice sounds and start recording! However, if you want to explore a little deeper, it’s good to do some knowledgeable tweaking. This “confidential” course is designed to give you that extra bit of Logic Pro synth knowledge that’ll take your sound design to another level.

It begins with a section on Oscillators and filters where you learn about detuning, sub oscillators, double filter FX and more. The next section is for control freaks. This is where Mo explores cool modulation tools and techniques to get massive control over Logic’s synths' parameters. The final collection of tutorials is a series of Mo’s tips and tricks where you see all this cool stuff in action.

So master the Matrix. Fine-tune the filters. Conjure up the controls and step-up the stacks as you learn all kinds of new synth production secrets in this course by Mo Volans.

Watch the full course Logic Pro X 303: 21 Synth Secrets in the Ask.Audio Academy AskVideo | macProVideo

Hollin Jones was classically trained as a piano player but found the lure of blues and jazz too much to resist. Graduating from bands to composition then production, he relishes the chance to play anything with keys. A sometime lecturer in videographics, music production and photography post production, Hollin has been a freelance w... Read More

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