About Course
Unlock the power of sound design and distinguish your music from the rest with An Introduction to Synthesis. Whether you’re a beginner or a curious producer looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers a comprehensive look into the foundational elements of synthesis. Led by experienced educator and artist Thavius Beck, you’ll explore the core building blocks that shape synthesized sound—giving you the tools to craft your own unique sonic identity.
Starting with subtractive synthesis, you’ll learn to deconstruct complex sounds into understandable parts. Through engaging, hands-on lessons, you’ll discover how oscillators generate raw waveforms, how filters shape tonal character, and how modulation breathes life into static sound. Thavius guides you step-by-step through the essential devices and techniques, from stacked sawtooth oscillators to ADSR envelopes, revealing how each component interacts to produce professional-grade results.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a strong grasp of the technical elements of synthesis—you’ll also have a toolkit for creative expression. You’ll apply what you learn to build everything from rich bass lines to percussive hits like kicks, snares, and hi-hats. Whether you’re producing electronic music, scoring for media, or experimenting with sound design, this course empowers you to take control of your sonic palette.
Unlock the power of sound design and distinguish your music from the rest with An Introduction to Synthesis. Whether you’re a beginner or a curious producer looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers a comprehensive look into the foundational elements of synthesis. Led by experienced educator and artist Thavius Beck, you’ll explore the core building blocks that shape synthesized sound—giving you the tools to craft your own unique sonic identity.
Starting with subtractive synthesis, you’ll learn to deconstruct complex sounds into understandable parts. Through engaging, hands-on lessons, you’ll discover how oscillators generate raw waveforms, how filters shape tonal character, and how modulation breathes life into static sound. Thavius guides you step-by-step through the essential devices and techniques, from stacked sawtooth oscillators to ADSR envelopes, revealing how each component interacts to produce professional-grade results.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a strong grasp of the technical elements of synthesis—you’ll also have a toolkit for creative expression. You’ll apply what you learn to build everything from rich bass lines to percussive hits like kicks, snares, and hi-hats. Whether you’re producing electronic music, scoring for media, or experimenting with sound design, this course empowers you to take control of your sonic palette.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Synthesis
04:28
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The Polygrid Device
04:15
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Utilizing The Spectrum Model
06:00
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Oscillator Waveforms
05:15
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The Blend Module
02:58
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Stacked Sawtooth Oscillators
03:57
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Filter Types
04:39
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Resonance
03:43
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Filters In Series
04:30
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Using Parallel Filters
04:00
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Amplifiers and Envelopes
02:56
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A/D Envelopes
05:41
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Using The Pluck Envelope
05:10
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ADSR Envelope
04:35
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Sound Design Using Envelopes
05:15
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Designing A Kick Drum With Pitch Modulation
05:47
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Creating Snares With The Noise Generator
05:06
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Creating Hi Hats with Decay
04:25
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Gates And Triggers
07:29
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LFO Modulation
05:30
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Putting It All Together
07:15
