Synthesis

Learn

1. Watch:

   • Hans & Clint | Masters At Work

   • Synthesizer Basics (Berkley)

   • optional = Analog Synthesis Concepts

   • optional = Understanding Every Synthesizer in 5 Minutes

2. Using Chrome = complete Learning Synths (Ableton interactive learning).

3. With great patience and focus, slowly work your way through understanding *how* the instrument in the playground works in the following manner:

   • click on the menu in the bottom right (four squares)

     • Preset: Default

     • Sequence: Midtone

   • push play

   • work your way through the instrument starting with the top left going down, adjusting only one parameter at a time ... do no move on to adjusting the next parameter until you completely understand the one you are on (you may want to put the parameter back to it's home/neutral position before moving on to the next)

Assignment

1. Take a 1min "long shot" video recording of anything appropriate for a Baylor course (you may use your phone)

   • To produce a video quickly that will allow for a wider range of musical possibilities, I suggest a fixed-camera rather than moving camera (use a tripod or set your phone on something stationary) ... need inspiration? = https://www.pexels.com/videos/

2. Drag the video into your DAW (just as you would audio)

3. Create a soundtrack using *only* synthesizers

   • goals:

     • automate synthesizer settings

     • use different types of synths (granular, physical modeling, subtractive, samplers)

4. Export the video along with your soundtrack