Au5 | Supersaw Killer | Serum Tutorial

[@Akosmo]

Au5: makes the best supersaw I've ever heard Also Au5: "but we can take this a step further" Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@marcinklimek8065]

That's is the thing :D

[@aaronbazil]

Bro, i was thinking the exact same thing! It's like that commercial that goes, "But wait, there's more!" And you're like, "Omg, there's more!? 🤯"

[@OnamazuKuuran]

@@aaronbazil and then in a few months he will say "A new best super saw"

[@aaronbazil]

@r1vers i will lose my shit 🤯

[@Vevemusic]

But we can't take it a step further still

[@RmaNYouTube]

Genius, not only it sounds so full, it uses less cpu than the actual unison.

[@ABunnyVTuber]

this, big this^^^

[@tylocrocket6111]

Oh man, I didn't even think of that!

[@liorsilverstein9802]

yeah it is good to know better techniques but get a better computer if you want to get serious with your music.

[@gaylordmswagger2523]

Less cpu? What? Looool

[@ropeburn6684]

@@liorsilverstein9802 No, big big no. Yes, more powerful gear can help, but it's not the end all be all, especially not in these days of abundant cpu power that can do just about everything you want at once - if you know what you're doing. And this whole video is a good example of "knowing what you're doing". Instead of using the simpleton brute force method of stacking more and ever more voices, he uses one plus the chaos modulation trick - which saves a lot of CPU time while sounding much better at the same time. Getting serious with your music isn't about spending big moneys, it's about learning how to use what you have most efficiently. And every run off the mill 500 moneys PC these days offers more than enough for everything you could ever want to do.

[@sharkstunes]

The Chaos modulation is so overlooked that i didn't know it existed!

[@LuMaS-]

oh yo

[@LumineDubzMusic]

Same reaction

[@deadlinkofficialartst5592]

lol

[@mrcubepad4564]

Oh god even Sharks the legend of colour bass and vfx is here

[@deadlinkofficialartst5592]

@@mrcubepad4564 dude its au5

[@KSHMRmusic]

Awesome!!

[@Nucleotron]

You late !

[@Slooby]

he's been busy making the next sample pack that'll carry pop music for the next 5 years

[@fkuchticek]

@@Slooby W comment

[@atharvabende8768]

bro KSHMR APROVESS AAAAA

[@priyanthisandarath1365]

Even kshmr commented 😂

[@saarboi]

my excitement every time you say "we can take this a step further"

[@SIKE_AU]

I see this having a lot of potential in the realm of hardstyle

[@Leonelf0]

The last time I heard a synth this full on hardstyle was probably subsonik's sandstorm remix

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@trifonebuffelli7326]

yes, indeed im working on it

[@marmolejomartinezjoseemili9043]

@@Leonelf0 You havent listened to enough then

[@naughtyducky6325]

Hardstyle is already so muddy sounding this will just make it worse

[@eyzatek3666]

Mindnumbing! Au5, the master of taking it 100 steps further 🙌🏽😆

[@bludmir69]

But, we can take it a step further.

[@xeno_mania]

Awesome tutorial! For those using Vital, I suggest mapping the random noise generator oscillator to the fine tune of each lead oscillator.

[@TheEarlyAstrotype1024]

Yay finally a Vital user here

[@xeno_mania]

@@TheEarlyAstrotype1024 we are few but strong

[@Afterscience742]

@@xeno_mania Apes together strong Edit: Also you mean mapping the random oscillator in Vital to the lead oscillator? The sampler used to generate white noise in Vital can't be used as a modulation source. Also another limitation I found is that there's no "output" slider in Vital's matrix, so you may have to use the third oscillator as the "dry" signal for mixing in the noise oscillator signal

[@xeno_mania]

@@Afterscience742 yeah youre right. I actually.mapped the random oscillator using sample and hold at .001 seconds rate to get it to a suitable sound. I used the white noise in the sampler for actual noise in the output. And yeah, since there were no "output" values in the matrix you just have to change the modulation strength.

[@SHWETAGUPTA-xy2jb]

@@xeno_mania bro i couldn't get the sound. Can you tell in a brief manner?

[@uncommonlygentleman0211]

Crazy how this one tutorial absolutely changed how producers now make saw stacks.

[@UmbrellaLife]

He keeps on saying “Let’s take it a step further”, and my mind keeps blowing

[@DJDexDE]

Came for "nice supersaw tutorial", got an AWSOME supersaw tutorial PLUS chord progression workflow! Wow!

[@unfamiliartunes]

it's around 8:30 pm in the uk at the time of this video's release. oddprophet's probably gonna meet a sleep paralysis demon tonight.

[@mil3sperhour]

LMAO

[@no_thing.just_empty]

squidward isn't gonna be happy

[@kirua_h]

lol wasn't he asking about this

[@itze_]

When he said that noise was not enough he got me

[@PeterLawrenceYT]

Been using this exact same method for Hardstyle synth sounds for years. Interesting to see it become incorporated in other scenes.

[@MrBillsTunes]

was having trouble getting some chords soundin good in a tune i was just workin on, googled it, and boom, they sound sick now lol. thanks!

[@r.d.6290]

This. Noise pitch modulation is never talked about in leads and supersaw tutorials, sadly. However, for example quite a number of good old classical trance, hardtrance and handsup from early 2000s used that. I was able to recreate the "DJs@Work - Someday" detuned lead only using the JP6K VSTi (a JP8000-inspired supersaw virtual synth) and effects from FL Studio by applying noise pitch modulation on 2 saw oscillators. I really felt like I re-discovered a long lost knowledge when I finished tinkering with the sound. Thanks for this tutorial, it shows how to make something similar on more modern and widely used tools.

[@user-ny7el1sp6h]

the jp8k and 8080 together with the virus ti dominated those genres back in the day, the virus also comes with a handy FM knob that you can use noise as a source with applied to the second saw oscillator which is detuned by default, giving it this characteristic immediately, but that's not to say god knows how many synths have a knob dedicated to fm with noise as source just as commonly as a dedicated pulsewidth knob

[@TheMrVogue]

This is unbelievably clever, shows just how much Au5's spent time mastering the craft where his approach to a common problem is completely out of the box. Great tutorial man!

[@KordTaylor]

Love that noise modulation! This is really a creative way to create a aupersaw patch. 👏🏻🚀🔥

[@tesseract3966]

This immediately made me think of Hardstyle Chords. This is kind of the aggressiveness in a sound that I'm looking for! Was looking for a fast random LFO for a while in order to make this type of sound and this just did the trick!

[@hotzemusic]

same.

[@electrospector]

This is game changing for melodic dubstep and future bass producers man. Thank you for spreading your knowledge.

[@gulagwarlord]

Between this and Pitchmap we're set.

[@DmitriLeon2000]

Not only melodic dubstep and future bass, but also hardstyle, trance, and Eurodance (and its derivatives Eurohouse and Eurotrance/Hands Up!/Dancecore).

[@tomspicy]

@@DmitriLeon2000 drum n bass producer here and im extra set

[@r.d.6290]

​@@DmitriLeon2000 that's exactly how DJs@Work lead sound is done

[@LETTMusic]

This is going to save a lot of CPUs from catching fire one day. I love supersaw stacks, but when you layer a bunch of voices in each oscillator at the same time as well as playing chords, it's a lot on the CPU. Thanks for sharing this way. Chaos control!

[@Worldwave]

Chaos unison is part of what makes the eurorack module Mutable Instruments Plaits have such a nice supersaw in its grainswarm mode. Synth Tech E352 and other digital oscs from them also utilize chaos unison. I've actually seen it appear more in Eurorack than in VST's, even though it sounds amazing for supersaws and the likes. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised to see it make an appearance in Serum! Thanks for sharing!

[@infinitychamber]

That chord setup is godly. From the sound design to the chord/scale plugin layout, so awesome. Thanks for sharing and making such great tutorials that help others!

[@Vanguard_dj]

Wow this actually sounds fuller than most of my attempts at traditional hypersaws.Definitely adding to the aresenal, thanks!

[@arawncronnis3112]

Each tike he says 'let's take it a step further ' i m genuinely excited to know what will happen next ❤️❤️❤️

[@arealtaldarim7048]

Insane creativity! I love your stuff so much austin holy shit you inspire me always. The production god!!

[@oddshotpepe]

Bro is literally making a world a better place 😭🙏 tyy

[@mdshadmanwasifkhan4482]

Austin's (Au5) production is simply very unique and experimental. Compared to many Dubstep artists, Austin is all about Experimentation and uniqueness which are always audible in his songs.

[@stdm7964]

The void of knowledge shares his wisdom again. Thank you Au5!

[@Bassboy0415]

Brother your such an inspiration. Building me up like crazy. Thanks for video ( 2 years later)

[@bobroberts8264]

Dude this is probably the best tutorial I've ever seen, thank you so much my brother. I got close with using the noise osc as a mod but this just hit the nail on the head, been wondering how people got this sound for too damn long. Your a legend cheers mannnn

[@GreenMilly]

as a long time fan of your music,it’s a dream seeing you break down some methods. thank you!

[@studioMYTH]

saw you live in seattle last night, it was amazing! Thanks again for everything you teach, it's been so helpful

[@tralfmusic]

Good stuff - I love Au5 because he actually has a music background prior to producing and knows what he's talking about with regard to music theory.

[@googleguy-ft8xh]

this video just saved my serum workflow. thank u Mr. 5.

[@lb659]

This is a really old technique I've seen used for decades. Except traditionally we normally just assign an LFO to the pitch of some or all oscillators and add a small amount of fast LFO to create a heavy detuned effect. I have couple of hardware supersaw videos on my channel where you can hear the technique used on some of my patches, specifically there is a hardstyle lead I made, you'll have to find it on my channel. I might try make some crazier leads with a more intense pitch modulation LFO this weekend and replicate this Serum type of lead. But this Serum lead sounds pretty wicked. Good job mate, thanks for showing us.

[@Jay-407]

been producing for over ten years and this shit is making my head spin.

[@SUBCHVRGE]

Oddprophet will be very pleased

[@rockyo2142]

this is my favourite video of all time probably. IT SOUNDS SO DAMN FUCKING GOOOOOD

[@Jdavid90]

Love this brother. May legit buy the Serum masterclass

[@ravenmusicam]

Those regular unison supersaws sound so weak now. Excellent work!!

[@matteoghiotto]

Oh my god what a beautiful sound! Thank you thank you thank you for this amazing tecnique man ❤️❤️❤️

[@pwoblem]

I love the "BUT WAIT, THERE IS MORE!". You sir are a genius! Thanks for sharing

[@TheMegadeth1995]

The greatest sound designer of all time

[@estartica6352]

Loved the "random af progression" you made!

[@RideAfterMidnight]

Dude spitting out hardstyle level supersaws

[@Rannument]

Take that oddprophet 😏

[@Vbjoctiz64739]

You just singlehandedly exposed Seven Lions' secret to great melodic supersaws.

[@linkedwinters]

There isn't really any secret, this probably isn't how they do it haha. The two things you need that are overlooked are well constructed chords and a phat mid bass

[@djatlasmusik]

Yeh seven lions used na massive for supersaws he loves massive I know becuz I've replicated many seven lions sounds he admitted to using massive in a reddit post

[@soundcore183]

modulating the panning with chaos osc could make something like super haas. A multiplier for modulation like 10x, 100x is missing in this synth however a chaos mod about 1000 Hz is pretty much like white noise. What makes it distinct to regular noise is the sample and hold which is basically a bit redux. There is also a plugin by xfer called delta which could be used for extra grit.

[@markdunsing4929]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks Austin!!

[@CypiXmusic]

"But we can take it a step further" 🤯

[@jaws_fm]

You are a gift to this world man

[@LUCKYKATmeowsic]

chaos mode is so underused by most producers. cool that you have found a super creative way to implement it. thanks for your help & improving my game amigo

[@St4bilityMusic]

I can feel my chord stacks getting better just from watching this video!

[@optelate]

YOU JUST SAVED MY CPU THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@JulianGrayMedia]

what an insane trick. Never thought of this

[@marshallholland2248]

I saw your Tik Tok about this the other day haha. This is basically the 2022 Gladiator Angry Saw, love it

[@philipernst9515]

This is such a good tutorial, I am a real noob with synths, but learning it by following it with you is super easy. Great teacher!

[@matthewbennett4926]

This sound is incredible, and all out of a single instance of Serum. Jesus. Au5, you doing gods work my friend.

[@BodyOfPlayMusic]

Just the video I needed to see, thanks for the quality content!!

[@kalebashdon]

this is HUGE. thanks for sharing your technique

[@deathstrokefoxsly9413]

Au5 eres increíble, soy tu fan, tu música es la mejor, es lo que todos necesitamos hoy en día, saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 🤗

[@feyblemusicchannel]

Huge difference indeed! 🤯

[@Brisbae]

This is incredibly impressive. You absolute genius

[@brysonlinnebur3307]

this is by far the greatest channel on youtube. amazing 😭

[@TheEarlyAstrotype1024]

10:28-10:29 Why does that sound so beautiful... That IV suspended chord

[@Frshmlk]

the chord was sus so it was ejected

[@Vevemusic]

Dude. Thanks SO MUCH for this tutorial ! I saw it a while back, then went back into producing. Then I remembered this tutorial, and oh boy it makes a huge difference ! It's so screechy and full. It sounds like the high frequencies are screaming which sounds AWESOME Thanks again to help us create better music =)

[@28iFmusic]

Thank you man! You are a black belt audio wizard indeed.

[@Aravestia]

Au5 the king of sound design

[@francobuzzetti9424]

i don't know who you are, but i will find you.. and i will hug you dude this is amazing!! thank you!!

[@_nimrod92]

No wonder everyone respects you in the scene truly god tier level knowledge.

[@thefourthdymensionmusic]

hey, anyone that sees this, i found a rly cool trick to put along side the chaos modulated supersaw. if you use melda productions plugins, specifically, the ratioMB, put it in noise/tonal mode, and then crank the tonal ratio all the way up till you cant hear it, and turn the noise ratio all the way down, and then make crossover somewhere from 40 % to 0 % and it sounds so smooth, like butter. i like to tweak it around a little bit, i have it as a lead right now and the ratio of the noise on 4% and the ratio of the tonal at 74% and the crossover at 31% and it sounds so spicy.

[@rhinojaxx4197]

This is a game changer! Au5 you're the GOAT 🔥🔥🔥 I'm saving for SOB course. Almost there 🔥🔥🔥 I want moooooooorrreeeeee

[@tyeblee23]

The Serum Master Class is still the best course I’ve taken. Thank you for putting that work in!❤️to teach others how amazing Serum is.

[@Thorleymusic]

Free chord stack upgrade?! Thank you very kindly Mr. Au5!!!!

[@123456789schreihals]

wow thats some real advanced sound design. thank you!

[@lubdub8396]

i'll be honest i have no idea what this means but your music is great. also i somehow watch the entire video...

[@AstedroidOfficial]

And I learned a new thing i didn't think was even possible. thanks austin!

[@debajitguha5459]

Whole hardstyle community be taking serious notes right now...lol

[@codeblackmedia]

:P Not at all man, this is extremely standard stuff in our world, but to be fair Supersaws have kinda been our thing for the last decades, so no disrespect there.

[@r.d.6290]

This technique is known from at least year 2001. Check out the track for that time, BBE - 7 Days 1 Week (Herby F. Remix), this one has a lead made most probably with that.

[@Steve28]

This is actually insane. Thank you for such awesome sound.

[@SimonSlothindianer]

Mad genius technique. Sounds total epic! Thank you for sharing this you legend!

[@dedrxbbit7549]

I wonder if i could recreate this in Vital 🤔 not the hugest fan of Serum anymore, but this technique looks primo 👌🏻 electronic music god right here ladies and gentlemen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@siddi37]

This is game-changing. Wow

[@frostwall5532]

Man this is revolutionary! I can’t wait to hear songs using this and use this myself. Awesome sounds

[@thetylersherman]

Bout to do this and then FM A from B and detune annnnnyways. Such a fire supersaw, thanks for the tips.

[@heroforest]

Mind blown! You really know this beast to every proverbial screw. Amazing. It has been decided: I'll have to take the master class next chance I get.

[@Vanatice]

sending this to oddprophet

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

For a while I've felt like more sound design tutorials should emphasize voicings and even ways to use them. Personally I'm getting way into chord planing again, it's so nice to fune a sound to just one transposed chord, and it's absolutely amazing for oldschool house and jungle vibes, stuff like that. You can go for something more neutral like the root up to the 9th in a minor chord, maybe voice it to have a wholetone or semitone on a square synth etc., it's more likely they can fit in common keys. When you just go for like a whole Dorian voicing, though, it's AMAZING. And yes, this means each chord is unambiguously in it's own key. This is the basis of a technique I discovered, you plane an entire scale and then invert for different chords. My favorite is just planing a diatonic scale down in 4ths for 4 chords total, then choose the roots and voice from there, consider starting the progression on a different point in the cycle segment, like in the order of 2, 4, 1, 3. Cycle of 5ths/4ths is super orderly, people won't even notice this is complex or out there a lot of the time, and it has a bunch of contrary motion etc. to prevent the symmetry from normal planing. If you want a sound that is definitely out there, descending/ascending in 6ths/minor thirds are super cool, cause it's a complete cycle with just 4 chords, but you're getting further from underlying diatonic order.

[@brandonallen5566]

Legendary as always. Thank you so much AU5! You’re a constant source of inspiration bro!

[@garezurra.]

man can't wait for school of bass 2.0, i live for your videos, tutorials, content and music

[@The3arthquake]

"So, we can even take things a step further." Au5's motto

[@Norhkuna]

NEW AUSTIN TUTORIAL WOOOOOOP

[@digitaltrash_]

Please Austin, never die! You're a legend 💙

[@krowstep1384]

Amazing. If you were to make a video of how to do these things on Vital it would be insane. I feel like a lot of people would watch video on that.

[@harmatodlamstel6435]

All with default waveforms awesome! If you put that one on bend - and turn it all the way to the right it gives the waveform more sustained volume over time which makes it slightly louder and a bit fatter.

[@au5music]

Really what thats doing is introducing more odd harmonics, since its squaring or soft saturating the waveform.

[@ishredhard0tits0]

@@au5music What waveforms are you using on Osc A and B here?

[@sammisullivan146]

DUDE lol, this is why I love you - "BUT, we can actually take this a step further" x12

[@arturberki6732]

This is absolutely amazing!! Lost for words….thank you for this video!

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

Imagine being a nube : hopelessly trying to program a supersaw 😁😁😁 I don't know how you came up with this : but it's insanely advanced programming Cheers 🥂 🥂

[@drydessert4198]

I have been using noise to modulate. Sounded somewhat like I wanted but not quite. Thank you for this tip. That's probably more like it.

[@benwearne542]

This is a smart and articulate guy here