Synths & Sound Design

Editorial | Sep 23, 2016 by Steve Horelick

Publisher of AskAudio Academy, Steve H, shares his personal journey with synthesis, how he came to use Buchla synthesizers and explains the impact Don Buchla has had on the world today and tomorrow.

Tutorial | Sep 23, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Cubase gives you 2 MIDI arpeggiator processors, the Arpache 5 and Arpache SX. Each has its own benefits. Let's take a look at how to use these MIDI effects and explore the differences between them.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Using the sample section of NI's excellent new Reaktor synth, FORM, Matt Cellitti shows how to add interest to patches with some cool sound design tips in this video tutorial.

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2016 by Noah Pred

In an ideal world we'd send mixes to be professionally mastered. If you're looking to master, or pre-master, in Ableton Live this FREE audio effects rack from Manmade Mastering is a must-download.

Tutorial | Sep 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

So you've got a Korg Electribe 2 (or are thinking about getting one) and you want some workflow tips and tricks? You're in the right place! G.W. Childs is here to help.

Tutorial | Sep 15, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you feel intimidated by synthesis and patch bays and find you're excusing yourself from conversations about them, now is the time to face your fear and discover your inner synth power.

Tutorial | Sep 14, 2016 by Jay Asher

Handclaps can be heard in all genres and styles of music. In this quick tutorial, Jay Asher explores how to easily and quickly create handclaps that sound great.

Tutorial | Sep 08, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Get time-stretching (in real-time) in FL Studio 12.3 with this useful guide by Gary Hiebner.

Tutorial | Sep 02, 2016 by Rich Tozzoli

Sometimes, it pays to be bold when producing drums. One way is by using the classic 1176 LN Compressor/Peak Limiter, which can take an average sound and turn it into edgy, aggressive monster.

Tutorial | Aug 31, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The Korg Kronos Synthesizer workstation has a number of tricks up its sleeve. One of these is being able to sample audio using it and even send it through the internal effects engine.

Tutorial | Aug 30, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this 6-minute video tutorial Thavius Beck shows how to use Elektron's excellent Overbridge and Analog RYTM to make a beat.

Tutorial | Aug 29, 2016 by Darren Burgos

You don't need $10,000s worth of analog hardware synthesizers to recreate the gorgeous theme music to Netflix's Stranger Things. Here's how to get very close to the sound using u-he's Diva plug-in.

Tutorial | Aug 28, 2016 by Scott Riesterer

So You Want To Start A Eurorack Synth System? Scott Riesterer is here with things to consider to help you stay sane in your journey into modular synths without getting lost in a tangle of wires.

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you've ever wondered what make Tech House... Tech House then this video from Multiplier looks to make it clearer using musical cues and examples.

Tutorial | Aug 25, 2016 by Lyubomir Dobrev

After reading this you'll never think of your sampler and synthesizer as separate beasts ever again. Here's 5 steps to turning your sampler (hardware or software) into a powerful synthesizer.