Hey men, as a french who dont really speak very well english. I understood everything thanks to your good diction. Thanks a lot !
@lundsweden3 жыл бұрын
The way I've tried to understand FM is to just examine one operator (OP) and one modulator (MOD). The OP is the part we hear, starting with a pure sine wave with the first gen FM synths, like the DX7. The MOD is a bit like vibrato, but higher frequency. As the frequency rises, more harmonics are introduced. This is in a way the opposite of an analog subtractive synth, which starts out with harmonically rich waveforms, then using the filters to remove some of the harmonics. The complicated part is how the envelopes of the MODs interact. The algorithms (ALG) are different recipes for how the OPs and MODs affect one another. You can stack 6 sines with no MOD interaction to create a simple drawbar organ model. I think from memory this is ALG 32 on the DX7 (or Dexed, Korg Volca FM). I can't remember exactly why, but ALG 14 is great for bass. One method I used to use was just change OPs and see what happened. Occasionally this led to some very happy accidenta. One positive of FM is that it is difficult to get tired of it. You could study it for years and still not reach the bottom of its sonic potiential. A good antidote to GAS (Gear Aquisition Syndrome).
@mayabartolabac2 жыл бұрын
playing around with FM synthesis myself i don't think i'll even get tired of free VCV rack lol
@Chasing_Thoughts5 жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen your new uploads in my recommended lately, I saw this and immediately clicked. I’m an fm fanboy as of recently, so this is great content.
@BramBramsBerg5 жыл бұрын
Hi I have found your video really useful to learn more about the FM Synthesis. This method was also used in some arcade, console and PC videogames in form of the YM2151, YM2612 or YM3812 yamaha sound chips used during 80s and 90s. They bring me such good memories of my childhood...
@BramBramsBerg5 жыл бұрын
By the way, I build a MIDI Synthesizer based on the real YM2612 chip used in the SEGA Megadrive / Genesis. You can check it here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWXai3SVZ6ygabM
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Wow! You made that?? A patron of mine linked it today. Super cool
@georgekay3725 жыл бұрын
Wow this is cool! I’ve had my DX7 for a few months now and getting into it further has always kinda scared me, but now I’m gonna go for it! Thank you so much for this video, Mr Bob Eats! I’m gonna make some dope synthwave!
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Do it!! ♥️
@thierryruquier94163 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bo for this presentation. I'm currently considering buying an OPSIX, and your video is really helpful.
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome!!
@Temporalmixproductions5 жыл бұрын
This is the best hardware FM system I've ever seen. I still prefer FM8, but cool keyboard for sure.
@nabooka3165 жыл бұрын
Another way to explain fm synthesis is to show how it occurs in the real world. Eg. when you strike a bell, cymbal or guitar string, the energy travels through the metal as transversal waves that bounces of the edges and intermodulates in much same way as a fm algorithm.
@mb27765 жыл бұрын
Thx, that actually helped me a lot to figure out how a sine can turn into something else just by modulating it
@nikhilpranav69152 жыл бұрын
So, FM Synthesis can make a synth sound like a physical instrument?
@nabooka3162 жыл бұрын
@@nikhilpranav6915 Yes - FM synthesis can emulate physical instruments to some degree, but mostly metallic and string type sounds
@goodboid5 жыл бұрын
Perfect intro! Thanks!
@chriscopeman88205 жыл бұрын
The explanation in this video is exceedingly clear and useful. Just what I need before trying to figure out my new DX7 V that came with my Arturia V7 collection. Thank you. If I wasn't such a thrifty old guy (aka cheap), I'd become a patron. Well, maybe I will anyway. You deserve it. I'll think about it. - Regards
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
appreciate it buddy ♥️
@sunycan5 жыл бұрын
항상 감사드립니다.
@orjis10 ай бұрын
Me watching this to try to figure out Fm so I can start making music on an old soundcard with Yamaha OPL3 chip and it's 2 operator synthesis. (thought there's is also a 4op mode but that also eats a sound channel)
@UncleCatfish3 жыл бұрын
BO BEATS. I read this Bob Eats at first 🤔 🎶
@BoBeats3 жыл бұрын
Correct, my name is Bo :-)
@UncleCatfish3 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats hello Bo! 👋 new subscriber here. thanks for the amazing videos :)
@phuturemusic5 жыл бұрын
nice!
@fritsvanzanten35732 жыл бұрын
The yamaha-link in the resources had (slightly) changed. Is a dead link now.
@clashclashbangbang5 жыл бұрын
See you later ... operator.
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Ah the synth jokes 🥴
@nonahyobusiness80634 жыл бұрын
Menu diving = computer programming = removing the artist from the music. This is why I do not like the Moog One, too. No screens, more performance knobs, and sliders!
@ben12105 жыл бұрын
This and the Andrew Huang tutorial, best FM descriptions for everyone (not just beginners)
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Thanks matie
@ASLUHLUHC34 жыл бұрын
Lol Andrew's 'tutorial' barely covers anything
@electronicsoundfactory85283 жыл бұрын
All tutorials boggled my mind until I watched a random video last week demonstrating Dexed where they actually show how it works
@mathias8413 жыл бұрын
@@electronicsoundfactory8528 which video ?
@miscellaneous12765 жыл бұрын
Is it Frequrency modulation or freaky modulation?
@AlexBallMusic5 жыл бұрын
This was great Bo. Clear and practical.
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Alex
@CommissionerManu5 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I grabbed a second hand Volca fm just the other day to dip my toe in the fm waters 😊 . Love these types of videos from you @BoBeats!
@mr_floydst5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shoutout, Bo. Excellent in-depth video. Your visual style is noteworthy, too.
@BoBeats4 жыл бұрын
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@markcory2153 жыл бұрын
i dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@deshawnvance35623 жыл бұрын
@Mark Cory instablaster ;)
@ultramet Жыл бұрын
This is a great video explaining something rather arcane quite well. It also is why I stick with FM synths with presets..lol
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
I will never say Moe Dee X (for more weird synth pronunciations check my IG & Stories: instagram.com/bobeats)
@ganjabudweedful5 жыл бұрын
NEVER pronounce it moe dee x, for the synth culture
@ToyKeeper5 жыл бұрын
The only way I've found to pronounce it without bothering anyone is "Montage Dee X". It seems like both "mod X" and "moe dee X" raise hackles. Out of the two though, I agree that "mod X" sounds better.
@JeremyShaver4 жыл бұрын
You really opened my mind. Thanks man. Im on an iPad Pro and just bought a new synth called Sunrizer by Beepstreet. Im going to apply what ive learned. Ill try to remember to get back with you on my results. Work work work
@ata0000014 жыл бұрын
This seems to be one of the things which divides people of the synth world... MO-DX or MOD-X... (it’s MO-DX by the way... :) and I call my MODX7 as the MO DX7... as I just want to have the DX7 as a part of the name, even the 7 in the MODX only refers to the octaves of the keybed...)
@hifimidi3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. It definitely took a lot of the mystery out of FM synthesis, which always made me not even want to get into it. Great work!
@cultmecca3 жыл бұрын
I can explain FM synthesis in one sentence: All you are doing is controlling volumes and ratios of for what are, for all intents and purposes, glorified LFOs
@fortheloveofnoise5 жыл бұрын
I hope one day we get some crazy DX synth with like 10 operators and a knob per function interface....but such a synth would need to be bigger than an OB-Xa.
@jgh5482 жыл бұрын
Korg Op-Six may be the answer to your prayers!
@pekkagronfors73045 жыл бұрын
Well. The first problem with FM synth (that is 80:s 90:s Yamaha) is the meny diving. Like my Yamaha V50 and SY77. You are cutting big corners with that app. Anyway. I'm enjoy your contents. As always.
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
its not an app however :-) its the ui of the synth
@fretnoize5 жыл бұрын
An editor is basically essential for those older synths if you want to have any fun with them. BTW, I love the V50, mine's in storage on the other side of the world right now but I miss it. The keyboard feel is my favorite of all the synths and controllers I've owned, though everyone prefers different things... For those that don't know, it's basically 2 TX81Zs with an effect module and drum machine and sequencer wrapped up into a keyboard.
@supernonkey3 жыл бұрын
Very digestible, Thanks BoBeats--now I will be able to tell all of my non-music geek friends about the difference between carriers and modulators, phase and amplitude envelopes! They will love it!
@DavidDeLuge2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I recently got the Dirtywave M8 and want to learn its FM synth engine. This video is a great starting point. Thank you.
@BoBeats2 жыл бұрын
thanks for checking it out!! There's a vid coming this summer that will talk alot more about FM stay tuned for it
@DavidDeLuge2 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats great stuff. Thanks for the heads up. I get notifications for all of your videos and so won't miss it 😁👍🏻
@sebgranath4 жыл бұрын
Are there times you wanna hear the modulators?
@sirgashmbe_nwa53975 жыл бұрын
I've used FM a lot and it really isn't as nightmarish as people think it would be. The most important part that people ignore is the level scale. If you want a balances sound in all the ranges you should learn how to use it. It's a bit like a keytrack but more flexible and useful as it has curves and sometimes a break point. It's best to start at the break point, which may be centre by default, as this area changes the least with level scale amendments. This is because this is the start point and as we get further away the curve can have a wider range. So get the tone right at the centre. Now go to the highest range and change the levels scales (it's basically another amplitude amount of the carrier/ modulator) and try decreasing some of the weird and annoying digital sounds you may have. This makes for a smoother and more natural sound. In the lower range increasing the same digital sounds can add much needed harmonics to make the sound less muddy, and add a lot of phasing modulation which sounds good. You could also use level scale as a type of EQ. You could have one carrier/modulator to be used specifically for each side of the level scale.
@brutusmuerto5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative and helpful... Just got Volca FM recently, and that definitely is quite a journey to say the least :D
@morgunkorn_5 жыл бұрын
You're an absolute savior, I learnt quite a lot and own a MODX so it's just perfect :) Thank you Bo, very nice video!
@sirgashmbe_nwa53975 жыл бұрын
The Volca FM is better than I thought once I used the Synthmata online editor. I've made sounds in Dexed and sent them to the Volca FM but they don't quite sound the same. I think the best solution is to do the midi out mod. Make a sound with Synthmata. Save it to Dexed. Sounds like hard work but I feel you'll be able to get the best out of the Volca FM this way in terms of making original sounds.
@jjdekay69695 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bo for the well done explanation. I had a Yamaha DX21 in 1991 as my first synth. I always said "This thing is made like a tank but whoever designed the language was a sadist!" LOL! I eventually got something easier- A yamaha CS6X with the DX7 exp card and voice editor....menu diving is not one of my favorite hobbies.
@suga4all5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks a lot for sharing. Keep on with these great tutorial videos. Interesting idea to think about FM as a kind of modular synthesis approach. It never occurred to me but now as you say it ... I have to go experiment with my MODX now :-)
@Kristallscheibenknecht5 жыл бұрын
great introduction to fm synthesis, would help me a lot with my fm synthesizer, if i only had one :(
@TheInterGalacticFederation5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bo. Got me motivated to explore more of my Montage 7...
@maxmatson15785 жыл бұрын
I have a Volca FM and I found this useful thank you!🎹🎧💫✨👽👍✌
@fakt78144 жыл бұрын
Me personally find claim "FM synthesis is difficult/complex" is at least controversial. Any synthesis if it's not trivial (like just passing saw or square through LPF/HPF/BPF/etc) is difficult. For example, If you're passing oscilator through a distortion or a saturator, even if it's just a regular hard clipper or tube amp (emulated or physical) with just one parameter "drive" it depends a lot on the phase response and frequency response of the signal what you'll get as a result. It means that if you'll put an allpass filter between a generator and a distortion you would hear the diffirence if and only if the distortion is not bypassed. If you're mixing two oscillators and they're detuned, it will cause filtering because their phases are not aligned. Chorus, flangers and reverb also create a lot of phase cancellation along the spectrum, etc.
@lowendcandy4 жыл бұрын
oh shit my name is Beau and i make beats too.. Guess ill watch your vid and subscribe.
@matthewcarrico97393 жыл бұрын
I've been composing music and making beats for quite a while. Thank you for explaining this and introducing me to something I should have learned about years ago.
@ks3bigksudjoht1803 жыл бұрын
Here are two different questions: - Which Synthesizer should I use to manually change the amplitude, waveform and frequency of the single harmonics? - Is there even a way of hearing real sawtooth waves, if speakers always need some time to reset their position?
@lamentpnw86624 жыл бұрын
Oh shit your the guy who made the circuit soundpacks i bought
@BoBeats4 жыл бұрын
thanks for buying it and supporting what I do :)
@Some_Guy_Called_Raven4 жыл бұрын
Here you use the MODX but will this translate to my DX9? It has less options I believe. Bought it to support a friend, but really want to learn to create sounds.
@Raphael30322 жыл бұрын
To make a long story short: it's basically up to experimentation lol there's no way to predict how the modulations would work outside using pure sinewaves and even then when there are too much of them it becomes impossible again
@DomSigalas5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant job Bo :)
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Cheers matie!
@Jobo475 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo I've been playing music for 7 years and producing for 2, and your videos have greatly helped to not be afraid of and understand synthesis, plus your reviews are the best, Thanks!
@johnnymidnight29825 жыл бұрын
I've been considering Akemie's Castle for my eurorack. We're talking 5-voice polyphony potential in 38 hp! Not too shabby, but since the Castle has no heads-up display, I wonder if the dial-based interface might actually make FM tougher?
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
I have not tried it but i suspect that it could also be more intuitive since you get rid of the ”programming” feel
@winddealer13 жыл бұрын
Here is a link to Manny's FM-X Tutorial series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4jZhJqiq5ice6M&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=Dr.Synth
@vers1fier2 жыл бұрын
Additive synthesis and subtractive synthesis is like the inductive logic and deductive logic of creating sounds.
@matthewdeakin99395 жыл бұрын
Great explanation as always Bo, it’s really helped! :)
@benkohut31213 жыл бұрын
Hoooooly I still have so much to learn (and understand) about patches on a DX100
@jonathanfrieze84973 жыл бұрын
Hard to want to subscribe when you've got a ridiculous amount of adds but thx for what I could get threw
@ricochetsixtyten4 жыл бұрын
my fm synthesizing sounds like a robot with hershey squirts
@BobMcCarroll4 жыл бұрын
Great video, Bo. I love my MODX 8, especially the FM engine. Still, I wish there were more videos like yours that go into some of the finer points of programming the beast.
@SukieOOO4 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps ! i have always loved FM synthesis because it is beautiful complex digital sound that is quite unique , i just got the Plogue chipsynth MD and this video was very helpful !
@totothedog88305 жыл бұрын
Thank you very informative
@LB-pp7pu4 жыл бұрын
16:28 Italian moment! Great video, it's been very useful for me, thanks!
@clintwestwood45455 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing human being. Bless your soul, sir.
@blaketto3 жыл бұрын
i watched the whole thing twice and still dont understand anything help
@Volcaniced5 жыл бұрын
WOW, how your Channel explodes :) I kneel down in front of your sucess!
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️
@garaughty5 жыл бұрын
Such a clear, excellent demo/tutorial on a much misunderstood subject !
@tedpedersen1235 жыл бұрын
Fantastic breakdown of FM. Thank you for making this!
@HelioLagoJr3 жыл бұрын
At first I thought that was a mega display and I was like: Dude, what a great idea! LOL
@yheru865 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks for your easy explanations 🙌🏽
@ashhermosillo13843 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Now I can easily design sound in my dx7
@christianwheeler83865 жыл бұрын
This video is soooooo good.
@dajjebajje5 жыл бұрын
Tack. Volca FM är billig men många gånger vet jag inte vad jag håller på med. Väldigt lite info som visas samtidigt
@eli-shulga2 жыл бұрын
Great demo and explanation. One thing still not sits well in my brain is what exactly the modulator oscillators modulating in the carrier? I do understand when you use LFO to modulate pitch (it modulates.. pitch). In modular synth its very clear what each module modulating because you manually patch it. But in case of FM synth the modulation parameter is usually can't be changed (like in DX7 or Dexed) right? So what does it modulating? Is it the frequency (like the name FM suggests :/) but then isn't it just adding to frequencies on top each other basically addictive synth? I mite said a bunch of nonsense so sorry in advance still very new to synths. Thanks :)
@BoBeats2 жыл бұрын
So if I understand the question correctly: You are modulating the pitch of another oscillator using an oscillator. That is FM at its core. So you use one oscillator so add harmonics to the sound of another oscillator (remember, an lfo is a really slow oscillator!). Hope that helps
@eli-shulga2 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats "You are modulating the pitch of another oscillator using an oscillator" thats exactly what Im not fully understand. So in all FM synths (which don't let you control of what the carrier is modulating) The target parameter changed is the pitch? Also, does pitch and frequency are the same thing in this case?
@MatanIzhak5 жыл бұрын
hey man thanks for the excellent explanation in this video !
@inspectorfunk3 жыл бұрын
you attempted to make a bass sound in the end, and ended up making a rather uninspired pad sound, that just tells me you were guessing this entire time, and have no idea what the hell you are talking about.
@jgh5482 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you could share some of the patches you’ve made?
@tonalaxis5 жыл бұрын
How to make a Bass, I mean Drone, Pad Bass type sound. Happens to me all the time. 😆
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
🤣 story of my life 🤣
@kimmy_future42654 жыл бұрын
thank you for this! it's all starting to make sense!
@dorian30174 жыл бұрын
Yo this was the perfect intro thank you!
@mehdi-lp6kd3 жыл бұрын
Hi, where shall i start as a beginner ?
@mathias8413 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! Great video
@alexdbf22813 жыл бұрын
With mad fame, best video on fm
@prettypointlessvideo4 жыл бұрын
But what does Bob eat?
@techroach63433 жыл бұрын
I still have my rmx1.
@JonMostMusic5 жыл бұрын
fantastic lesson!
@jylquency4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! This video really help me to understand FM synthesis♥️♥️
@templarexemplar353 жыл бұрын
Really good shit
@demikross6669 Жыл бұрын
Love the hair man
@user-se4zx6ri1k5 жыл бұрын
This video is genuinely amazing. Please make more content like this!
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@juanpatino84402 жыл бұрын
Amazing ❤️
@mickandrews94584 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the intro video. On the MODX/Montage, can VCFs etc. be used on the FM sounds?
@sonicneutronic5 жыл бұрын
What a great in-depth introduction to FM synthesis Mr Beats, and not a Digitone in sight hehehe ...... ;)
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
Maybe a follow-up with it?!
@sonicneutronic5 жыл бұрын
BoBeats sure, my little joke was more about the non-traditional nature of the Digitone and how it simplifies the FM process, but yes, would make a great break-out feature in the follow up.
@BoBeats5 жыл бұрын
The Digitone is very user friendly indeed!
@LloydRobinson5 жыл бұрын
@@BoBeats please
@jgh5482 жыл бұрын
Great, simple intro. Inspired me to do more work with the MOD-7 engine in my Kronos.
@dox17553 жыл бұрын
14:44 these chords reminds me of a Tron Soundtrack made by Daft Punk called Solar Sailer, what a lovely progression !
@lkyemerson56814 жыл бұрын
Bro your background music gets me every time I think I’m hearing trippie redds love scars
@TenMilL5 жыл бұрын
A really good tutorial and ease of understanding. This is good info, helped me better understand FM and also the additional resources Bo points out are a great help. Clear, concise, and straight to the point. Bo has done it again! Bo makes a good point here, the carriers need to be highlighted by a different color in the MODX in the number block, this would help in ease of workflow in creating a new sound in FM on the MODX. This would seem like a simple change that could be made by a future update that would greatly improve the MODX especially for folks like me.
@JohnMark613555 жыл бұрын
I have a Digitone and I found this video to be very helpful; thank you.
@morin19974 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You have a great charisma in teaching! :)
@playgroundofsound76834 жыл бұрын
This fm synthesis is so interesting. What's some of the best fm synths to get? I'm looking for one I have my eye on hydra synth you think that can do fm well?
@BoBeats4 жыл бұрын
Hydra can do many flavours of FM. Modx, Volca FM, Reface DX, Digitone
@Ronenlahat3 жыл бұрын
So far the best FM tutorial
@mikehydropneumatic25835 жыл бұрын
Frequency modulation (phase modulation) and vocoders have something in common (modulator and carrier). What happens when you run a fart through a vocoder? A: fart modulation!
@howardanderson30614 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo, great presentation on FM synthesis....your intro is so dead on. Some of us know very little about synthesis....like almost nothing lol You did such a great job of introducing and explaining the FM format so that anyone unfamiliar could understand it.... Excellent work!