Questions tagged [synthesis]
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How can I learn how to create my own synths in Reason 6?
Hello,my name is Derrick and I would like to know how to create my own synths and other electronic instruments in Reason 6?I'm always looking for new sounds via refills and sound kits,but I need my ...
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Where do synth presets makers find their inspirations ?
I am curious about the process of making innovative sounds for synths (no matter hardware or software).
I have been impressed recently by some factory presets from NI's Massive. If some of you have ...
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Emblematic analog synth sounds/artists in music production ?
Dear SSD,
for the purpose of an instructional video about analog synthesis, I am looking for musical examples that make use of analog substractive synthesis in an iconic way.
JM Jarre, Kraftwerk, ...
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Izotope's Iris vs Camel Audio's Alchemy - Initial reactions?
Having just spent some time with Izotope's new Iris synth AND having been an Alchemy user, I ask you this:
Which do you, upon first glance, prefer?
I have to say Alchemy. It just seems to have ...
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Examples of substractive/analog synthesis in sound design ?
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I am looking for examples or frequent uses of analog synthesis in sound design, like the Arp 2600 in R2D2's voice. Examples could be individual sounds or in conjunction/layering with real ...
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Using synthesis to create musical HUD / UI / interface sounds
I've read a few questions about creating HUD / UI / interface sounds and a lot of them discuss using snippets of audio as a starting point. That makes sense from the standpoint of button presses, ...
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Your favourite soundscape / texture creation tools?
Hey everyone,
Starting to tire of the literal soundscapes that most of my projects up to now have involved. For the next project I'm involved with it's dark, deep, unnatural and all-round funky!
I ...
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Techniques for stretching out water to make it a constant sound
I'm trying to stretch out water to make it so that it is kind of on repeat. Only a certain portion of it. How do you do that, with a compressor or EQ?? Seriously, what kind of layering techniques ...
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Opinion on website [closed]
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I would like to comment on my website featuring sound design, sound effects and analog syntehesis tutorials. You can also see my works on the site.
Any and all comments welcome.
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How do you design a cricket sound?
Does anyone have any tricks for designing a sound like a cricket or crickets? I live in Scotland and recording actual crickets obviously isn't an option!
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Drum Synthesis Recommendations for OS X
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I love working with drum samples but to give rhythm tracks my own character I also like to layer up synthesized drums and manipulate the parameters in real time. Sometimes I'll make sounds by ...
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DSI Mono Evolver Keyboard synth for Sound Design
Hey sound designers!
I'm thinking of buying a Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver Keyboard edition both for musical and sound design purposes.
I will also add a Moog CP-251 for CV control.
I'm ...
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Research/Investigation into fields of sound design
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I have the opportunity to do a project in my final year of my Music Technology course focusing on whatever I like. Given that I'm pursuing a career in sound design (never have guessed huh), ...
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Can you please explain "Scanned Synthesis"?
I just purchased (an amazing deal, pay what you want for) Scanned Synth by Humanoid Systems. I'm curious about scanned synthesis. I've read the Wikipedia page on it, but I'm wondering if someone ...
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How can I make this deep thud sound, like a cannon in the distance?
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I'm working on an art project (http://ll.frey.co.nz) and I'd like to synthesize something that sounds like this. It's a low deep bass thud, as heard on Mark Lanegan's glorious cover of '...
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Hmmm what about Sound Design talk? (jet engines)
OK I'll try to change the typical "what's the best mic, best recorder, etc." question and ask something about Sound Design!!!
To the point now! I have to make a sound like jet engines (airplane fight ...
