Here we will do a basic walkthrough of both Ring Modulation and Amplitude Modulation. They have given us special fx sounds, alien voices, bell sounds, sub oscilators and other weird tonal sounds, but how do these effects come about? By breaking down the basic operation of this modulation, hopefully we can further understand, predict and design specific sounds.
Read MoreTorrents & Energy - New Albums by Radical Realm
After years of chipping away at various sound and music experiments, I'm pleased to announce the arrival of these two diversely themed albums from Radical Realm, an ambient experimental music project.
Read MoreWhat makes Powerful Synth Bass?
Enhancing the perception of bass sound and its timbre can sometimes be a fine process to look at. This article will present some general principles to consider, not only in sound design and electronic music production, in mixing music also.
Read MoreThe Cricket Chirp Report - Synth Techniques
In this comprehensive tutorial we will cover various methods of Cricket Chirp synthesis, and the three stages leading to the Hybrid Synthesis Cricket Chirp Tool (CCT): Background theory, Analysis and Synth Techniques.
Read MoreStridulate your Wings - Cricket Chirp Tool Released!
We all know the sound of Crickets - whether it's for the sound of a summer night, a tropical rainforest or just an awkward silence, but what if you had the convenience of 900 Chirps in One at your fingertips? Well now you can play it - all with pure synthesis. It's official.
Read More1st Anniversary! - YouTube
As of October 20th, it's now been one year since my channel introduction video, where I introduced my niche synth channel on Youtube! It's been a fantastic year producing nerdy videos on the nitty gritty of synthesis, and can only expect things to get more interesting.
Read MoreAbsynth Presets: Ambient Soundscapes Out Now!
I'm stoked to announce that the synth pack I have been working on for the past few months has been released with the electronica giant at Loopmasters! Absynth Ambient Soundscapes is now available for purchase here.
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