Move beyond the preset sounds on your synthesizer—or just learn the basics of synthesis—with this collection of courses. In this learning path, you can explore the creative and technical aspects of synthesis and sound creation for modern keyboards and synthesizers.
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Learn the basics of synth programming.
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Explore the options of synthesis and how to use them to create custom sounds.
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Apply your skills to modern software and hardware synthesizers and virtual instruments.
Courses
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Demystifying Audio Synthesis: The Basics1h 11mDemystifying Audio Synthesis: The Basics
By: Scott Hirsch
Learn how synthesis actually works, how to sculpt sound with filters and envelopes, and how to craft your own synth patches, including leads, pads, drums, and bass.
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Demystifying Audio Synthesis: Beyond The Basics1h 25mDemystifying Audio Synthesis: Beyond The Basics
By: Scott Hirsch
Move beyond the basics of synth programming, and learn techniques for creating big moving basslines, evocative percussion patterns, and rich synth pads.
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Logic Pro X: Virtual Instruments7h 22mLogic Pro X: Virtual Instruments
By: Evan Sutton
Improve music and audio production using the virtual instruments in Logic Pro X. Learn how to apply effects and take a tour of synthesizers, samplers, drum kits, and sound design.
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Pro Tools: Virtual Instruments2h 16mPro Tools: Virtual Instruments
By: Evan Sutton
Explore how to work with the virtual instruments in Pro Tools. Learn about the Boom drum machine, vintage keyboards, XPand!2, and more.
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Learning Sylenth1h 43mLearning Sylenth
By: Nate Mars
Learn about some of the basic and advanced features of Sylenth—a powerful virtual synthesizer plugin—and dive into some synthesis concepts along the way.
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Learning Ableton Analog2h 31mLearning Ableton Analog
By: Rick Schmunk
Explore Ableton Live's virtual synthesizer, Analog. Learn how to create sounds using oscillators, sculpt the sounds with filters, and add motion to the sounds using modulation.
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Learning MASSIVE52mLearning MASSIVE
By: J. Scott Giaquinta
Discover the power of MASSIVE, Native Instrument's popular and flexible soft synth for creating colossal-sounding basslines, leads, pads, and more.
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Learning Modular Synthesis: Eurorack Expansion6h 58mLearning Modular Synthesis: Eurorack Expansion
By: Chris Meyer
Discover the important modules you need to expand a core system such as a Moog Mother-32, and explore a selection of modules available in the Eurorack modular synthesizer format.
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Learning Modular Synthesis: Arturia Modular V3h 8mLearning Modular Synthesis: Arturia Modular V
By: Chris Meyer
Use Arturia Modular V—a realistic emulation of the original Moog modular synths of the 1960s and 1970s—to "patch" a modular synth to create your own sounds.
Instructors
Scott Hirsch
Owner Echo Magic. Film and Media Post Production, Musician, Audio Engineer, Producer, Sound Designer, Educator
Evan Sutton
Nate Mars
Rick Schmunk
Professor of Music Technology; Chair, Music Technology at USC Thornton School of Music
J. Scott Giaquinta
Electronic Musician / Sound Designer / Multimedia Specialist / Mad Scientist
Chris Meyer
The force behind Learning Modular & Alias Zone