Berlin School Electronic Music Sound Design

[@perellovemusic]

Well... I started to make music 2 years ago as one of my many hobbies. I have watched tons of videos, tutorials, and workshops. The way you explain things is just amazing. I learned a lot in this video. What you showed here is right on spot for me!!! Thank you very much for the effort! I want you to know that although there are not tons of views on your videos for some people like me it is a life changer! Videos like this helping for some of us to make one more stem on the long ladder. I am sending the best energies from me to you and to all your family.

[@chriscopeman8820]

Well said!!

[@RCAvhstape]

As an old school Rush nerd and space dork I appreciate the side trip down the Cygnus X1/Rush/Expanse/Rocinante trail.

[@synthseeker]

Welcome to the nerd channel! :)

[@clivecarter2833]

If you are interested in Berlin School; this remains as good as any other source of information. Thank you Synth Seeker!

[@synthseeker]

Thank you!

[@clivecarter2833]

@@synthseeker I wanted to let you know, that the first simple pattern with echo and reverb has been done! So, I will move on and continue to learn from your fantastic teaching.

[@clivecarter2833]

I continue to go back to this work, of your's. Every-time, I learn more.

[@synthseeker]

Thank you very kindly!

[@pc9611]

This is a great learning video. The vibe - measured and detailed - reminds me of a quality early 80s public access channel show. Thanks for your efforts!

[@synthseeker]

lol…the “Bob Ross” of Berlin School. ;)

[@2112jonr]

Awesome tutorial. Really clear, well paced, easy to understand. Looking forward to part 2. Thank you so much for this one :-)

[@synthseeker]

Working on it now. :)

[@synthseeker]

Part 2 is up. :) Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKGTiaNji7CImbc

[@clivecarter7913]

Clive Carter back again, here. Every time I watch the video I find a gem.

[@synthseeker]

That's probably the kindest thing anyone has said, thank you!

[@clivecarter2833]

I have completed the video. Thumbs-Up and prescribed. I have been working with virtual synthesis for a long time. Becoz I love the sound of Berlin School. This is the first time I have ever been able to make a Berlin School sound. Amazing. Thank you Synth Seeker.

[@synthseeker]

Any time!

[@BaileyJim11]

Kudos! As an old-fart, old-school (with newer gear) synth-head, I am blown away by your presentation skills. You have explained concepts to me, that, although somewhat familiar, I never really "got". Your video changed that. Thank you so very much for this. Subscribed and liked. And I LOVE the Rush reference!!

[@synthseeker]

If you make music, be sure to publish it so we can all listen!

[@alexringess]

Thanks a lot for all these Berlin School videos. This is exactly what I was looking for yesterday when I started searching on KZbin. When I found your channel, I was like Ali Baba when he entered on the cave of the 40 thieves. I didn't know where to start. So these 2 videos was my starting point. I have no idea how much progress you made me do with these video. I'm a huge fan of Tangerin Dream, Vangelis, Klauss Schulze and so, and also of Stellardrone. I leaned a lot about Ableton, its "vanilla" tools and also the harmonic structures of Berlin School style. So many thanks for that, Luke. You have a real talent to explain things with simplicity. Gonna continue to watch the related videos on your channel ^^

[@synthseeker]

Thank you kindly! I’m always happy to hear these videos were useful. Have fun and share when you release your music!

[@alexringess]

@@synthseeker I will ^^

[@peterpeirs9919]

Perfect...exactly what i needed. Thx a lot for sharing this👍.

[@albertkinkujin4118]

This is a fantastic walk through. Love your casual but organized style. I found this incredibly helpful as a newbie to both Berlin School as well as Ableton. Off to part 2!

[@synthseeker]

Thank you! I hope you make some amazing things with what you learn!

[@wiseoldfool]

Standing on the shoulders of giants!

[@synthseeker]

Absolutely! We are lifted up as we try to lift up others! ;)

[@kev0247]

I'm learning a lot, thank you! Also, this reminds me of the movie "I love you, man" with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel when they go to Rush's concert. Love that movie..

[@synthseeker]

I have seen that movie but Rush concerts…oh yeah. ;)

[@ModuSpaSm]

Great content, some very nice references, some good jokes, love this. Thank you!

[@synthseeker]

Thanks and have fun!

[@kenb7540]

Feel like I’ve stumbled on a gold mine with your tutorial videos….. lots of YT viewing ahead for me… thank you 👍🙏

[@synthseeker]

Thanks! I have more videos in the queue, but am on vacation this week. :)

[@poxipaul]

Great tutorial man! I'm doing the same adjust but in the Elektron Syntakt. Sound nice!

[@synthseeker]

Awesome! Share what you make! Is it on your channel?

[@rayderrich]

Main takeaways: "ducka ducka ducka" and "bwaht". I learned a lot today. Seriously, what a nicely presented video!

[@synthseeker]

I do I like the ducka-duckas . ;)

[@rayderrich]

@@synthseeker This afternoon I applied the ideas and as you mentioned only a pluck and a lead kept me playing notes for at least an hour. So much fun with so little resources!

[@clivecarter2833]

I am learning about the synthesis of the analogue also Ableton. Have in the past always favored Cubase. Yet, Ableton and Cubase together really complement each other. Great Lessons Synth Seeker.

[@synthseeker]

I'm happy that you're having fun Clive! Carry on!

[@clivecarter2833]

Thank You

[@clivecarter2833]

This time I am reproducing the synths reverb and echo, as demonstrated here by Synth Seeker.

[@synthseeker]

Go nuts pal! :)

[@clivecarter2833]

@@synthseeker I'm back again! Hav'in gone nuts have tried to get the Analog synth, set up as directed here and without your prompt. Well, I failed, so am going to set it up again. I will watch your video and continue, to learn. Interestingly, analog in England is spelled with a 'ue' at the end. Giving analogue. However, I find in England, that in the world of electronics, analog spelling has been largely accepted. Thank you for replying, it makes the experience of learning 'Berlin School', real and engaging. Thank you for going that extra mile.

[@kenb7540]

Great ! 👍

[@synthseeker]

Thanks for watching!

[@perellovemusic]

I just finished watching this video :) Had 2 hours of pure fun translating everything you make onto my Vermona Perfourmer. If you are making notes for your next video ideas, it will be lovely if you could make some short 1.5-2min track using only one hard synthesizer. A track with 4-5 layers like you did here. Please keep it up with wherever videos you make... Have an amazing day Mister!

[@synthseeker]

Sure! I try to do both hardware and software (or alternate) but keep it generalized enough so that you can get something useful regardless of your tools/instruments. I'm working on the next video this week and I'll see if I can get it out in a few days. :) Thanks for the feedback!

[@perellovemusic]

@@synthseeker waw, thank you! It can be great if the track will be something in Stranger Things style. Of course if you like the idea 🙏 But if it will be in techno style it will be awesome also of course 🙏😋🙏

[@synthseeker]

@@perellovemusic Give me a few days. :)

[@perellovemusic]

@@synthseeker Please do it when you feel for it 🙏

[@criddycriddy]

Great channel sir, brilliant teacher so inspirational, just ordered an analogue synth with an arpeggiator can’t wait to give it a go when it arrives... been using midi since the days of the Tascam porta studios and stein berg Pro 24, actually even using an old Amstrad pcw 8512 loved it but something about this looser Berlin school just seems more real, thanks for the inspiration pal

[@synthseeker]

You are most welcome! Glad to have you around and let me know if I can focus on anything in particular for you (and anyone else.) :) Good luck with your upcoming synth/arp!

[@DS-wi3bk]

thanks man, you are the best

[@synthseeker]

Have fun making your music

[@n9jcvyellow]

Thank you. Very informative!

[@synthseeker]

Any time.

[@basislager5321]

Great work!

[@synthseeker]

Thanks for the visit!

[@basislager5321]

@@synthseeker It´s perfect

[@synthseeker]

@@basislager5321 Appreciated!

[@zackwatson755]

Cool

[@synthseeker]

Hope it helps.

[@minhnhatnguyen7908]

Can you show us how you macro'd the pluck in the instrument rack?

[@synthseeker]

Are you asking for an explanation of the rack controls? I’m not sure what you want. Let me know. :)

[@minhnhatnguyen7908]

@@synthseeker I guess I was wondering how you routed the parameters from Analog and the effects to the macro knobs in the Instruments Rack. Thanks for the quick response!

[@synthseeker]

@@minhnhatnguyen7908 - I threw up a quick video for that - here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJS2iopqbqmaY80

[@minhnhatnguyen7908]

@@synthseeker thank you! I subscribed

[@HomerNarr]

hehe going over your Vids again: "In ableton you can just pull in an analog..." Seems that the "Analog" Synth has to be purchased. At least it's not a part of my ableton standard. But no issue, it will work with other synths too (Pigments, Hive, Serum). For eg. VITAL is a great free Synth plugin. The procedure is the same: Combine two Saws, add Filters, add Effects, but of course the steps are not exactly the same. Which is actually great, one needs to make oneself familiar with ones instrument. ;) Also: i was always playing with 8 Step sequencing, but in the pluck example, there are just 6 steps. Due to the echo it sounds like more.

[@synthseeker]

Drift synth is included if you want a native one in live intro. :)

[@HomerNarr]

@@synthseeker found it!

[@justinheat1]

try new fabfilter timeless 3 delay. holy cow!

[@synthseeker]

All the fab-stuff is on my list! :)

[@synovium]

What is the vst synth plugin did you use and what is the name of the pad you are playing the notes. Also what is the DAW your using for this explination

[@synthseeker]

Everything is stock Ableton plugins except for the reverb which is Blackhole from ValhallaDSP. If by pad you mean the melody, it’s just Ableton’s analog synth device. I break it down in the video. :)

[@Glitzerstrahl]

Love this, but I cannot get Glide to work. I've set Analog to Mono, and I think I have all other settings as they should be, but to no avail. What could I be missing? :)

[@synthseeker]

Hmmm, not sure? Share a short video or screen shot showing your settings?

[@ModuSpaSm]

just click on "glide" to activate it -- it's not linked to another setting, even you would put off both oscillators, you can still activate glide

[@clivecarter2833]

Hi Synth Seeker. I have found that, if I try and open two Analog synthesizers, only one will work? why can't I use both?

[@synthseeker]

I’m not sure, do you have each on a separate track?

[@clivecarter2833]

@@synthseeker Yes I do. Yet, it's not a problem at the moment. I am not good with Ableton, despite having the DAW since Live 8. I will not worry about this. Thank you for your reply. I must say, I have come back to this video every day since my first comment. It has become my way forward and my educational pathway. Becoz there are so many more posts of yours, which cover issues I am not aware of / things to learn.

[@clivecarter2833]

The red arm icon. I found that was the reason.

[@ModuSpaSm]

@@clivecarter2833 "arming" has nothing to do with "working" --> via "arming" you just record-enable a track's clips --- I guess you are using hardware, and, then, e.g. a midi controller, you have to arm your track to "hear" the instrument on that specific armed track, was that your 'found reason' ?

[@albertkinkujin4118]

This is a fantastic walk through. Love your casual but organized style. I found this incredibly helpful as a newbie to both Berlin School as well as Ableton. Off to part 2!

[@synthseeker]

Share what you make! :)