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[@AdamNeely]

That FM demo is super great.

[@sarge7948175]

top 10 anime crossovers

[@glensnoir]

ok guys now yall have to collab

[@mr.s4x113]

8:25 is your favorite part I guess, Adam :p BASS

[@adrielsfx]

:O

[@realsammyt]

Can you both please collab on CC Music?

[@mr-mizu]

The FM synth I made with string and paper sheets isn't working. What am I doing wrong? I drew the waveforms perfectly with a marker.

[@valley_robot]

Mr. Mizu you need to clap on the screen first mate , works fine for me

[@peterdanner2336]

Jason and the robots - common beginners mistake. Did you plug in the first paper sheet?

[@Zer0Spinn]

Make sure that the type of string you're using shows up in your paper sheet's list compatible hardware. You should be able to access the menu by fliping over the paper.

[@bluebaconjake405]

Peter Danner still doesnt work :\ Maybe i bought some bad markers?

[@sodiumsovereign]

@@bluebaconjake405 You might need to contact the manufacturer, they could still be under warranty...

[@Baby_boodle]

More videos like "What the F is FM Synthesis?" PLEASE!!!!

[@mrburns366]

definitely! I love to see how FM synthesis works because it's easier to program if you know what's going on under the hood! :)

[@josepheno2807]

Wish it was the title of the gideo🤗🤫

[@rich1051414]

Frequency. ;)

[@camtwan1]

Shows he's actually here to help and loves what he does. He could be like every other youtuber and create 1 video per topic to maximize profits, but he ain't worried about all that. Simply does what he loves and the money comes with it.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Babyboodle gooogle

[@wagayuuri9397]

You explain this kind of stuff so well and on point, I hope you'll continue doing educational videos like this!

[@beatsbybutch8154]

Waga Yuuri I know I was watching some old videos of his. I was literally just thinking that.

[@cuezaireekaa]

I thought the same thing. Me need moar! One of his best

[@tpete096]

Amazing FM synthesis explanation! I will refer people to this!

[@grey4567]

Tim Peterson YEAH he should put it in the title though

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

Thanks for finally describing FM to me in a way that really makes sense! I've studied music tech for ages, even my degree course didn't really give me as good an explanation.

[@85reznor]

then you have to be stupid like shit.... my god......it is really no rocket science, really it isn't!

[@ameddayr]

Puls Welle kjkk not as much as you suck the fun out of the moment.

[@JohnsDough1918]

Puls Welle kjkk, nice troll account. Go back to trolling school.

[@Knobs]

Very nice FM summary

[@prospectnyc]

tru

[@truecuckoo]

Awesomeness and sweetness

[@rhythmdroid]

good stuff, right?!

[@one_man_community]

Cuckness and musness

[@straticah2865]

haaaay cuckoooo loveU!

[@FerscMoses]

oh - looks who's here :D

[@MOOTANT1]

Cuckoo, your channel never comes up on my sidebar or recommended videos despite me subbed to you, and watching almost every single one of your vids. I wonder if you've been YT restricted for some reason. They are doing this to a lot of people intentionally restricting some creators and pushing others. Notyou'ret your doing badly mind you.

[@SalgueroMusic]

I love how you explained how the waves interact with each other!!!!

[@benw0523]

I've been watching your videos for months now, and I have personally learned a lot from every single one I have watched. Be it motivation, creativity, and probably most importantly, Expansion of my love for music in general. Keep it up, Andrew! Thank you for everything that you do.

[@georgeberry1753]

I agree with man.

[@thepoke3000]

Yes

[@taylorhorne6645]

Please make an album based on FM synthesis!!! These sounds are all so dope.

[@deroden724]

Just search KZbin for outdated, cheesy 90s music.

[@SPAZZOID100]

deroden in the 90’s it was mostly ROMplers, not FM.

[@unintentionallydramatic]

"The only installment". Don't get any ideas, AH. I'm probably not alone in saying that I'd like to see a L-O-T more How To and technical videos from you. You've got a gift for explaining things well.

[@kd-zb8xr]

this guy is a muppet

[@DarthCalculus]

Thanks for the explanation of FM synthesis. I think I'm going to go play with my dx9 again

[@Sonically2faced]

Have you ever considered doing a sound design course? you really know what youre talking about and your method of explanation is so easy to grasp and useful. Ive been trying to understand fm for about a year and a half and the first 3 minutes of your video far surpasses everything ive learned to date. Id pay to learn from you is basically my point

[@L0upyb0y]

He made a sampling course if you want

[@BritishJuche]

Great explanation at the beginning, kinda reminded me of kids' TV from back in the day (in a good way!) Liking the longer format!

[@callumsheehan2334]

This really makes sense! It's truly hard to find a channel that has this much educational material but extremely to the point and in a way that really makes sense. Not to mention the incredible aesthetics and visuals in all of your videos. This is why you are inspiring many people each day, including me. And Andrew, if you see this, I hope that this comment has brightened your day as much and you brighten mine each time you upload.

[@dhruvchawla5476]

JOSH SAINT hmm... Kurzgesagt....

[@JJBerthume]

Andrew is the best!!

[@Hamuelin]

That Mariokart section was the real standout for me, I'd love to have a small but powerful synth that I can take around with me and record ideas straight onto when inspiration strikes, and that part of the vid showed you can do that very successfully! Nice one Andrew!

[@sizzlingbaconn]

I love your music! and your videos! :)

[@Electronicmassacre]

This is the best explanation of fm I’ve heard. I instantly understand fm now. Cheers man. Some crazy fm techno is going to happen when I finally get mine:)

[@austinpeete]

I learned so much today! I clicked on this video thinking it was about to be a simple review. Nah... I got a semesters worth of info in 15min. Thanks Andrew!

[@MatthewsTrueShow]

Stupid question, but have you gone to college for anything music related and or any majors and degrees you have in music?

[@Usul]

One thing I've learned is that an "operator" is not the same thing as an "oscillator." Briefly, an "operator" contains: 1 oscillator, 1 amp, and 1 envelop generator as a whole unit. Six operators? That's six oscillators, 6 envelop generators, and 6 amps (all contained in their own "box"). Each envelop controls a specific amp for a specific oscillator. An operator usually has two or more inputs: the frequency data (pitch) and modulation/envelop data (how the envelop and pitch change over time), etc.. Operators, therefore, are more versatile FM building blocks than just oscillators alone as any given modulator or carrier can be changed over time by the envelop generator. It also helps distinguish FM synthesizers that have this capability.

[@iLikeTheUDK]

11:32 sounds like something from Sonic the Hedgehog.

[@SunnyBear]

Excuse me while I put on this space pyjamas while showcasing the synth. Legend!

[@Xlr8ive]

You think it would be about the great explanation of FM or the honest explanation of the Digitone's limitations, but I too was... hold the phone, space onesie!

[@fen4554]

I've been cutting my teeth on the Korg Volca FM, so to see a bunch of abstract ideas being visualized like this is helpful. I formally petition for more what the f is fm.

[@KartikTiwari42]

Andrew you've always been a great musician but now your video production skills are getting super awesome too. I just hope one day I'll create as quality content for my channel too

[@JimBReay]

A very good and balanced view of the Digitone - it got past the "first couple of days" format of a few other demos, and i thought your assessment at the end was really fair. Thanks for the measured, informative demo!

[@mumiemonstret]

Phew! I was afraid you wouldn't notice the disconnected wire at 2:47.

[@Sandwich999]

at 3:32 a string moved when you toutched the "modulator"

[@rbat5555]

"What the F is FM Synthesis" is the greatest FM explanation I've ever seen. Even my gf is willing to watch it, cause I've never been good in trying to explain FM to her.

[@dvdny]

This kicks modular's ass in convenience, ease of use, and patch recall, just for starters.

[@enkiea8322]

"... and I just think I could do a better job." We agree.

[@megaohms]

Re : FM synthesis explanation: You are now ready for your HAM radio license exam.

[@aleutube]

You blow my mind

[@suspedal]

Can we get a compilation of the various 10 second bangers you use as intros?

[@AlbertoGonzalez-hi1og]

I liked his background music.. Giving his spotify channel a try

[@That_Guy42]

Wow, I think this is so far your best video of the year and considering you already make good videos...

[@AndrewPRoberts]

I've been using FM synthesis for like 5 years but this is the greatest explanation I've ever seen

[@AndrewPRoberts]

So I need this in my life this is everything I've ever wanted

[@ENDESGA]

11:43 *YO I NEED THIS AS A FULL SONG ASAP*

[@Meccarox]

Yeah same

[@ShokerAlexandr]

+++ I NEED THIS TOO :DDD THIS IS DOPE!!!! (send me a flac plz ;D)

[@uchunokoe]

Great Video!!!! And also, agree with endesga! that song is sick!! I hope you finish it, I would buy it!

[@justjoe6614]

Yes

[@Kristixas]

@@SuperTheDarthvader50 Getting indietronica vibes

[@Hainbach]

You did do a beautiful job explaining FM. Bravo!

[@ragdoll_x_music]

Hey Vsauce, Andrew here, and what does sound taste like? (PS great explanation of what is FM synthesis :P)

[@Verrisin]

I think you might enjoy Overtone - it's a way to make music through live coding! github.com/overtone/overtone - Pretty cool stuff.

[@ronny.mp3]

*DIGITONE IS SO INTENSE! (warning: INTENSE)*

[@IceDragon978]

I've listened to electronic music for years and only now do I finally understand how you do the voodoo that you do when you do the electronic voodoo. Thank you, Andrew. Seriously.

[@LogansDarling]

I understood what FMing stuff sounds like, but this is one of the best FM synthesis tutorials I've ever seen. Wish I could have seen this when I was first using it.

[@meddle333]

Like I'm sorry... but I think the "We learned something today" was a major high point. Not saying you wont ever do better, only that that moment was a high point for KZbin and entertainment in general.

[@BMessemer]

My goodness Andrew, these companies must be shouting praises to Apollo when you use their equipment to make your magic Andrew sounds. You are the ultimate wielder of these digital instruments! The hallmark of any genius is they make it look easy.

[@Roboprogs]

I must level up before I can wield one :-) Goes back to bangin on Casio aimlessly...

[@Alydian]

Did you mean oscillators not operators? Operator is the FM Synth from Ableton :o

[@GuidoGautsch]

@Rebound In FM, oscillators are called operators (Yamaha came up with the term supposedly, who made FM popular with the DX7), which is why Operator, an FM synth, is called ‘operator’

[@jackjackdaw5065]

This is a way above average tutorial. You are a fine human being and the world is lucky to have you sharing your knowledge!

[@evelic]

11:32 need a full song of that.

[@vmitchell1131]

Andrewww I love your videos! So unique keep it up

[@jimmac]

So good. You’re the king of reviewers.

[@LogansDarling]

"I just think I can do a better job." ACC me.

[@virginmauller]

ALRIGHT SO! I’ve got myself a Minilogue XD, an MC-909, and few little extra gadgets here and there but I’m really looking to add some new funky freaqy flavour to my mix. I’m pretty much settled on the Digitone...would you and/or anyone else here have a better suggestion and/or opinion? P.S...please excuse the name.

[@carsoncarr946]

Man I've been staring at FM maps since playing with my dad's friends DX-7 in 1984. Thanks for the visual demo, I really get it now. The interfaces on FM7 and Operator always confused me but now they make total sense. Great work as usual.

[@stephenmurphywilson7294]

I've watched this SO many times. It's a masterclass!

[@maxg971]

I'm sexually attracted to FM sounds!

[@0bsolet]

Great video Andrew! Thanks! Been thinking of getting this one plus a roland tr 8s. I am a noobie. What do you think of this 2 together? Thanks again!

[@JoshuaDb_The_Witness]

Thats such a good breakdown FM synth that Im pissed I didnt hear years ago. Would have saved a lot of frustration.....

[@lazymamekhun]

Great work, your explanation is great way to understand the core basics easily.

[@jonathan.dasilva]

The beat at 11:15 is amazing, Where can I find the full version of it?

[@simon_edita]

Peak KZbin.

[@PDZofficial]

Very cool. I really like how you explained it. I had a brief understanding of FM synthesis before, but now I completely get how it really works.

[@northerntao]

Wow, I needed this video years ago! I still found it helpful and practical. Best FM explanation on KZbin.

[@weddingvowsmanifesto3536]

dude, your short explanation on fm rocks 1 in our local parlance, you is handsome)

[@londonxrainn]

Wow, this was really helpful and informative. I always had trouble understanding how waveforms worked until this video. Thank you as always for making such great content

[@GlitzPixie]

Love it dude, especially your explanation of FM synthesis. I've watched so many other videos on the subject and this is the only one that actually helped me understand it better, and it took such a minimal amount of time. Thank you!!!

[@BLACKGOLDMUZIK]

I mean! Not only this video is amazing but your purple light scene is just 🙌🏼 Good stuff 👌🏼 I can’t even get to the Mario part cause ur on a great path my friend 😂😂😂

[@Inyrth]

Wow. Bringing back "the more you know." Hell yeah

[@loreleiofthemist]

im so happy that you say "dijitone" instead of "diggytone"

[@superdog4343]

5:14 sounds just like hyper light drifter, or maybe even some other stuff by disasterpeace.

[@yair3230HD]

Elijah L I'm thinking about a 8 bit/low resolution/indie game. Maybe undertale. But it's definitely not hyper light drifter, since I recognize the song, but never played hyper light.

[@onceuponasynth]

dude. love that paper-based modular.

[@blackapple2938]

"patch cable"

[@AveMcree]

I want this machine so bad...... :(

[@arthurxmedic]

man, that mariokart rest hop track tho

[@jamshidsingh5020]

It truly sounds like a sleepy night of playing Video Games.

[@storkystork7262]

Maybe this is a dumb question but what is wavetable synthesis compared to FM synthesis?

[@rhythmdroid]

FM synthesis means modulating the pitch (frequency) of an otherwise UNCHANGING, repetative waveform upward and downward to fast that it begins to sound like a new texture. Wavetable synthesis means blending and sort of crossfading between static waveforms that are stored in RAM memory (the file is called a wavetable")--the crossfading results in a 3rd new waveform. This is totally a simplified explanation and I'm sure others will want to correct me.

[@DPgaming8381]

So if a is a carrier for b but b is a carrier for c does that mean b is a carrier and a modulator?

[@papi1050]

Dylan Pugh wat

[@DPgaming8381]

Andrew Huang thanks!

[@dykodesigns]

FM synthesis is very versitile but also incredibly complex yet powerfull. In the 80's most DX7 users only used the factory presets and barely scratched the surface of it's capabilities. At the time it's big sellingpoint was the ability to approach realistic sounds without sampling. One of the strong points of FM synthesis have always been metallic sounds. The DX7 was hard to program but more modern implementations such as the reface DX have made it a bit easier. It was also the sound of many arcade games and the Sega Megadrive.

[@SPAZZOID100]

dykodesigns2yt try IMPOSSIBLE to program.

[@thedogskneecaps3292]

Music is like eggs

[@juancarlosperezzabala2686]

Lol what The fucking name plus the comment made me laugh so much i don’t know why

[@thedogskneecaps3292]

Tom Krijnen chicken make it

[@vwlz8637]

Which came first, the music or the sound?

[@epsilon-joe_9286]

Awesome video! I am curious, has Andrew released any videos on free computer music software, assuming such a thing exists?

[@regularwonderland]

Can I just applaud how visually pleasing you make these videos?! The colored papers, the textures and colors on the neon lit part....it's just so nice to watch.

[@Roboprogs]

I love watching these, even if I have little intention of getting most of this gear - e.g. - I can do this stuff on iPad or laptop now rather than trying to fix the DX-100 (4 operator FM synth) I got back in '88. (well, in as much as I tinker around once in a while after work, if you can call it playing) Andrew's videos are just so much fun to watch.

[@JJTSavage]

Am i the only one who sees how similar vanossgaming and andrew are alike...they both are canadian, both are funny, both make music, both are really smart and great at what they do, like cmon i cant be the only one

[@kaygey1602]

1:27 "Lemme grab another patch cable" lol so cute

[@illicitgraphics1]

Hope you got to keep that Elektron. This was probably the best demo of it. Thanks to you and Cuckoo I am now broke. =)

[@JayFolipurba]

you do good things to my ears

[@Damonj17]

Make an action video with lazer guns that have sounds from FM magic

[@MrPs103]

At 11:25 I nearly went off at work. That beat is ILL! The gritty sound really carries some energy to that song.

[@dylanbrackett7810]

MrPs103 i need to know what genre stuff like that is called

[@heinousdickanus6040]

@@dylanbrackett7810 ive heard similar songs in synthstep.

[@BoopyTheFox]

11:32 - oh hey, that's me! :)

[@abern064]

5:02 SLAVIC HARDBASS

[@C28_Music]

Abern 06 Да друг

[@ruudimus]

Do you have a channel where teach sound synthesis? Great FM synthesis explanation.

[@AgentKilo]

Wow, it sounds like something that would be really good for making video game soundtracks

[@jtn191]

Sega Genesis did!

[@SPAZZOID100]

theagentofK do some research.

[@DrNemmo]

Yup, several early computers and game consoles used a yamaha FM chip to create sounds; that’s why we associate the FM sound with video games.

[@squishystuffintheshop5008]

I am just getting my own home studio, and i have taken a lot of inspiration from you. You are a great youtuber, and you have a great youtube channel.

[@samdurkin9860]

you are my inspiration!!!!!!!

[@kawaiis.1640]

same he is amazing

[@theobailly41]

loved the format Andrew ! always hyped for a new video of you, so imagine when it's 15 minutes long... keep up the amazing work, you are my favorite youtuber and you have just confirmed it !

[@hern19]

How many operates are there ?

[@overseasterritory8983]

4 operator

[@galena7474]

many and many

[@hern19]

Overseas Territory thxz

[@strongocho]

I love that shirt!

[@sirrexkantatero]

awesome. very educational

[@davidminnix]

Hi Andrew. Great synth demo and great FM explanation! I loved the paper modular. Just so you know, I believe the word "Operator" refers to the combination of oscillator and envelope that modulates that oscillators volume. It got coined by Yamaha in their DX synths as a way of organizing the incredible variety of ways you could patch up an FM synth.

[@ferench1145]

Can you make a video about compression?

[@ferench1145]

ANDREW HUANG Awesome! Keep up the good work 😉👌