Synths & Sound Design

Tutorial | Aug 24, 2018 by Scott Riesterer

After reviewing the Koma Field Kit, Scott Riesterer was keen to see how it fared against his own, custom-built rig. Here's what he discovered.

Tutorial | Aug 23, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Check out this free recorded live lecture and course to find out the studio secrets Infected Mushroom have perfected over their 20 years in music...

Tutorial | Aug 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Sculpture isn't only good at material sounds. See how to use its controls in unusual and creative ways to build an authentic techno kick drum patch.

Tutorial | Aug 15, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Wavetable synths are a lot of fun but they're digital, right? Is it possible to create one that's 100% analog? Well, Loopop shows how in this illuminating video tutorial.

Tutorial | Aug 06, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Arturia's DrumBrute Impact could be just what you need to make powerful rhythms on the move. Here are 5 pro tips to get the best results from this cool drum machine.

Tutorial | Jul 31, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Find out how to take advantage of operators, envelopes and noise to make dynamic, fluid and interesting rhythmic patches in NI's flagship FM synthesizer.

Tutorial | Jul 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Reason’s Grain synth is an incredible tool for sample manipulation that gives you total control over every aspect of your sound - and it’s perfect for ambience and textures.

Tutorial | Jul 15, 2018 by Scott Riesterer

By mixing up connections that might not seem like they should work together, you can get some amazing results. That's the beauty of eurorack systems, as Scott Riesterer explains.

Tutorial | Jul 09, 2018 by Noah Pred

Live 10 users can grab this pack of creative extensions for free through their accounts. Noah Pred has a number of excellent reasons why you should do so...

Tutorial | Jul 04, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Get straight to work with Ableton Live's powerful Operator FM synth - learn the fundamentals of how it works in this short video.

Tutorial | Jun 28, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Loopop is back with a supercharged video with 9 super synth tips with the Arturia MatrixBrute. It's a great collection of tips and tricks and perfect as a precursor to our MatrixBrute video courses.

Tutorial | Jun 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This 16-voice FM synthesizer has a friendly look that hides a wealth of programming and sound shaping options. Rishabh Rajan explores the core of its sound generating tools.

Tutorial | Jun 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Use this quick technique in any software or hardware synth to create a deep sub bass that can lend weight to the bottom end of your productions.

Tutorial | Jun 13, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Transitions are a great way to bridge sections of a track when composing and arranging. Here are 5 ways to use them most effectively.

Tutorial | Jun 09, 2018 by Joshua Casper

VocalSynth 2 is a powerhouse of vocal processing and synthesis. Here are some expert tips on how to use it to its fullest potential, and avoid possible pitfalls.