Synths & Sound Design

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.

Tutorial | May 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

VocalSynth 2 from iZotope isn't just a pitch corrector, it opens up a whole new world of creative voice processing. Rishabh Rajan explains how it can work for you.

Tutorial | May 11, 2018 by Hollin Jones

In this short video, Thavius Beck deconstructs the concept of phase synthesis to give you a clear understanding of how to master this powerful synth for better sound design.

Tutorial | May 06, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Learn how Elektron's powerful synth can be manipulated for complete control over its four Operators. Thavius Beck gets to the heart of the matter in this video.

Tutorial | Apr 27, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Reason 10 comes with Europa, a powerful and advanced synthesizer. Here are 5 top tips for better sound design. 

Tutorial | Apr 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

In this video, Thavius Beck shows you how Phase-4 generates its sound, and how creative phase distortion tweaking can get you great sound design results.

Tutorial | Apr 15, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Get to the heart of sound shaping in this unique and powerful synth recreation. Rishabh Rajan takes you on a guided tour of the complex oscillator section of the Buchla Easel V.