Audio Synthesis

• Watch Synthesizer Basics (Berkley) (10min video)

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

• Discuss the following Final Exam questions:

  • List some different types of audio synthesis.

  • Modulation = Define modulation and give an example of how an LFO can be used in modulation (hint = tremolo and vibrato).

  • Filter = List some examples of audio filters.

  • Envelop = Explain what an amplitude envelop is (using the term ADSR).

  • Amplitude = Explain what amplitude is.

  • Oscillator = What is an oscillator? List a few basic waveforms created by different oscillators.

Optional:

Watch Hans & Clint | Masters At Work (6min video)