Korg OPSIX Altered FM Synthesizer Demo - Daniel Fisher

[@tennisgenius]

I feel like hiring Daniel Fisher was the best move Sweetwater ever made. There isn't a synth in their catalog that this man hasn't absolutely sold me on.

[@mileskendall1889]

For real man he is a genius

[@thefool2007]

I really enjoy his demos. I’ve learned a lot. Agreed- SW made a stellar hire.

[@xv614]

Yes

[@Rochester92G]

His demos are always great. Very consistent.

[@dougie6897]

You’ve explained FM better and more clearly than I’ve ever heard before. You’re a brilliant teacher and splendid educator.

[@sweetwater]

Wow, Keith. Thank you. My main goal for this video was to finally put an end to the misconceptions about FM.There's so much more to be explored. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_

[@streetshooters]

@@sweetwater I agree. Every review online has been pretty good at explaining FM but yours was exceptionally good. Maybe too good LOL :)

[@aerospacepat]

@@sweetwater I understood the theory from other videos, but this one really does a great job of explaining how different ratios create different sounds!

[@kevinlongrie3150]

He really is. Daniel I watch your videos even when I don't care about the instrument and it makes me want to buy lol. But this really seems like something I need now.

[@ajackson5955]

It helps that the Opsix has a pretty user friendly interface. No serious menu diving here.

[@coneqhellassupport2795]

Finally someone who explained properly FM synthesis for us the NOOBS! :)

[@powermix24]

Just got one for 330$, just insane and this tutorial is what I need to understand it. Thanks Mr. Fisher!

[@FreeThink1984]

I’ll give you 360 for it

[@wul01]

This has to be the best bar none, description of fm synthesis. I understood it, but I understand it better now.

[@andrewsmith9440]

I agree. Between this video and loopop's video on the synth I have received a crash course in FM synthesis. I am looking forward to the synth clips follow up.

[@Rwtheking]

I got to say every demo of a synth by Daniel Fisher has improved my understanding of synthesis. He really knows what he is doing.

[@Tigerex966]

Why has no one explained this better to novices, than you in 50 years.

[@elliottheredia6810]

Daniel is the man!

[@ColossalView]

Yes! Love this video. I just started learning FM and I love it and understand it better now myself.

[@thereignofdando]

Daniel gets a lot of love on this channel, but it’s so deserved it’s crazy. Every video I watch has so much enthusiasm for the product, but also deep and fundamental knowledge to really convey how each instrument he demos, functions. And he’s a hell of a player too. Sweetwater Daniel Fisher videos have become my gold standard for synth rundowns.

[@EricAndre615]

This is probably the best video I've ever seen on FM synthesis. Start with a great story and then go to the most simple basic level and explain how it works so well with the real time examples. Really just absolutely great.

[@mikeellisonhimself]

We've been waiting 40 years for this synth! Could have done with your great explanation 40 years ago too!

[@entropybentwhistle]

A shame Yamaha didn’t make parameter tweaking so easy 40 years ago as well.

[@midwichyouthclub]

This is the best explanation of, in 30 odd years, FM programming I’ve heard. Cheers mate!

[@bellsquare6766]

So glad I didn't end up buying a used DX7... finally, a modern alternative. And from one of my favorite brands. Stoked.

[@konradhausmann6359]

Have you ever played a real DX7? It's got one of the best synth keybeds of all time

[@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx]

I have two of them dx7 and dx7fd gray mater they are awesome.

[@TheBiggerNoise]

RICKY GARCIA I upgraded my dx7s to an sy77 and I believe it had the same key bed. Absolutely agree, best I’ve played. Funny that it comes from Yamaha who’s gear is so user hostile in every other way.

[@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx]

@@TheBiggerNoise always wanted a sy77 do have a sy85 it needs a right volume slider I loose the right channel about halfway up.

[@ChurroLightyear]

I got a dx7iiFD about half a year ago. It's definitely a good find when you get one

[@ObKling]

Never heard FM described and demonstrated so quickly and painlessly. I think this synth will be my first trip back to it in 15 years.

[@grandmasterjo1]

Sweetwater makes the best demo videos of all gear. No nonsense no stupid animation, just to the point bringing the best out. To get an unbiased opinion of any synth watch these guys. 👍👍👌👌👌👌👌 Thank you 🙏

[@JakeG]

Daniel "I Bet Ya Wish'yer Synths Sounded This Good" Fisher is at it again. Absolute legend m8

[@darrenblondin]

FM makes subtractive analogs sound so good when included in the same mix, they really complement one another. And this has to be the best hardware FM synth I've seen. The UI is amazingly simple. And 6 OP? I need this.

[@darrenblondin]

I do wonder if an OPEIGHT cometh though :D

[@Jason75913]

I wish this was 8-op instead, but I can live with 6

[@myNoiseDotNet]

FM demystified; kudos to Korg for implementing it right, but also Daniel - who is such a great teacher!

[@zerocrossing]

I know it has it’s “it doesn’t sound like a DX-7” critics, but to them I say, keep your DX-7 and buy this for its real-time parameter tweaking.

[@Jimbo386000]

Why would someone want this to sound like DX? It’s modern and different.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Thanx Daniel - You are the defacto standart ,that all that all Youtubular music instrument´N studio gear presenter´s should aim for,-

[@timhintz]

Finally, someone explained FM synthesis.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks Tim. Here's my first Synth Clips tutorial on FM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@rookproductions6031]

Best, clearest explanation of how to use FM synthesis from a musical perspective. Thanks so much for this.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks! Here's a link to my latest Synth Clips video on FM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@williamwilkinson4756]

I never understood FM. Everyone always breezed through it like I knew what they were talking about. After watching this, it clicked. Now the carrier and modulators make total sense. Thanks man.

[@HrafnNordhri]

Now to get those sliders and knobs on my DX9... if only.

[@BingoBabyO]

Best description ever… thank you.

[@Phillyfast]

Another gem of a synth from Korg and a gem of a demo courtesy of Daniel and Sweetwater. This thing looks and sounds amazing. But what I'm happiest about is the fact that after watching this video and hearing Daniel explain FM algorithm diagrams, I understand them now. I have a Korg Volca FM synthesizer that I can't wait to get home and play with now. Shout out to Sweetwater and Daniel for the killer demos and for helping this budding synth geek wrap his head around FM some more! 🤙🤙🤙

[@sweetwater]

Thank you for the nice comments, Brian! Try my SYNTH CLIPS tutorial series, if you haven't already found them. There'll be a 3-part series on FM in the future: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf

[@wedream2]

FM synthesis reborn! Great video. Clear explanation. I remember when the DX 7 killed analog for a while. What I didn't like about the DX was the limited patch storage and the difficulty in user sound creation,, forcing many owners to purchase new sounds made by professional sound designers. That limitation led to FM's demise when multi-sample synths came along, culminating in samples of acoustic, analog, and FM waveforms. Then we had a revival of discrete analog. Korg reimagined FM synthesis to put sound design back into the hands of users. Fantastic!

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

Thank you. This is one of these very informative videos where you almost feel guilty not having to pay for it.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks, xXAlmdudlerXx. You'll feel even more guilty if you watch my free Synth Clips video tutorial series: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Those envelopes 📈 on a modulator are key.. totally spot on!

[@alanwomack9948]

Korg is on fire lately. They know just what their customers want.

[@CrossCuntryFranco]

If they knew, they'd have released this in the original concept.

[@anthonybrett]

Agreed. The Wavestate is amazing.

[@christophermitchum6829]

Star trek from the past...morphed to the unknown... priceless 😎💯💥👆✔️

[@audioartisan]

I can't wait to see your future FM OPSIX based Synth Clip episodes, Daniel. Great review, this is an exciting synth!

[@sweetwater]

The first FM episode of Synth Clips is out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@silentkayak]

This is a great review of this synth. Many years ago I had a DX7. Now I want a Korg opsix.

[@megadavel1]

Thank you Daniel, I finally received my OPSIX (from Sweetwater & Alan F.)yesterday and your demo has taken my knowledge of FM to the next level. Hopefully I’ll remember to eat the rest of this weekend...it sounds amazing!

[@mudi2000a]

I really like Daniel Fisher videos! The explanations are so great, I think this is really one of the best demos and explanations how FM synthesis works while presenting this awesome synth.

[@sweetwater]

Thank you, mudi2000a. I can't wait to create several Synth Clips episodes on FM now that this excellent teaching tool exists. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_

[@sweetwater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@midimike88]

Nice demo. Thanks!

[@MrStupidHead]

I do enjoy the little story at the beginning for additional story/color.

[@Haze763]

I remember the DX7 very well. I was in my 20s back in the 80s and I loved The Police. When Sting went solo his synth player used a DX7. Then I started notice so many bands using it. It was very popular.

[@tylerevans1700]

I feel like your explanation of this will make playing and making patches with my Yamaha SY77 easier now..

[@PedalScience]

I knew I could rely on Daniel's video to uncover the best sounds one can coax out of this thing!

[@DRHORSELEACH]

This is the best explanation for FM synthesis I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@sweetwater]

Here's an even better one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@ConwayBob]

Thank you, Dan, for that lucid explanation and beautiful demo. I think Sweetwater is gonna sell a ton of these.

[@redro9129]

THIS GUY is the best a great way of explaining of fm and the product wow a new fan thank you dan

[@sweetwater]

Hi red ro. Here are three FM Synthesis free videos I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHbeKyIlNF-pa8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17FoHp_rbeNldU -_Daniel_

[@BobMcCarroll]

Okay...that was the best FM synthesis tutorial I've seen yet. Nice Job! Love this new Korg OP6, too.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks VirtualPicturesUSA! Keep an eye out for my free Synth Clips tutorial videos on FM Synthesis. Those episodes should be released sometime in the late Spring: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf

[@sweetwater]

The first FM video is done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@csilt]

Watch from 29:07 to 30:35. If that doesn't make you want to buy this synth then it is probably not the synth for you. Great stuff Daniel, love the sounds and what you're playing. Lots of great info to dive into!

[@84bB4]

@Daniel Fisher> Patch Barracks was The go to place for state of the art audio equipment `79~`81 . Thank you for your service.

[@soydavidvidal]

man, finally someone explained FM synthesis so clear!!

[@sweetwater]

Thanks, David. Here's a link to my first FM tutorial on Synth Clips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@orangenotviolet]

I like this tutorial, its really passionate in a serious way, not only advertising a product. And I like the story of the Stuttgart Music Store. For me it was a MS20 in my hometown Nürnberg, some years earlier....but otherwise same same.

[@edgemuzik]

The absolute BEST explaination of FM synthesis EVER ... Definitely getting one

[@sweetwater]

I tried to do even better with my latest Synth Clips episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@Haze763]

I love Korg! The best sounds out there in my opinion. I have the Micro X from 2008. A small but powerful synth like this one. This new Opsix is a BEAST! Great demo.

[@raincells]

This was an amazing lesson on FM Synth. You blew me away with that jazz guitar sound. Really appreciate your videos!

[@alienzardsketter.9076]

Its a nice little synth the more unearthly sounds a synthesizer has the more i like them this is nice ...

[@lelandbobpalmer]

Daniel Fisher, you're the man! Great video on FM and OPSIX. I was really thinking about getting one before watching this. After - I'll be getting it. Good job!

[@solidaudio6764]

Great Video👍 Thanx and greetz from Germany.

[@PeterJDeVault]

That's the best explanation of FM and how it actually sounds that I've ever heard.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks, Peter. Check out my SYNTH CLIPS video tutorials on FM and everything else having to do with synthesis: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf -_Daniel_

[@sweetactionmax]

Wow, such a deep lush sound. Great review

[@Asmuk]

By far the most comprehensible explanation on FM

[@sweetwater]

Thanks Asmuk! Here's my Synth Clips tutorial on FM Programming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@johngoodlass]

a brilliant explanation on how FM synthesis works and well done to Korg for creating this Korg OPSIX

[@rozzgrey801]

I learned how to do the 'keyboard filter-tracking dance' from watching Synth Clips!

[@arteasoundVolterra]

Thank you so much for your very clear and extensive lesson on FM synthesis. I now can understand how to operate (and understand) my Mega FM synth (4 operators). And now I'm very interested in this Korg Opsix. Your reviews are always a teaching. Thanks.

[@sweetwater]

Thanks, Edgard. Here's a link to my free tutorial series, including my new video on FM programming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@arteasoundVolterra]

@@sweetwater Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@christophertodman8254]

Korg hits it out of the park...now how about a 61 keyer? Man, you can't beat Daniel's videos.

[@lapasteque868]

Daniel is a great soundesigner...i rememzber the sounds he did for the mininova, great explainations done here, thank u.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I bought an OpSix because of this video. I struggled with my DX7s in the early years, but this little machine is a dream for me. Thanks Daniel for doing this video !!

[@regplasma7906]

If Big D is doing a demo I'm in.Top , non generic ,no nonsense honest demos from a guy that knows his onions.

[@bozosaurus666]

This really should be the standard for America's Curriculum for high schoolers...Daniel Fisher is the DUDE!!!

[@sweetwater]

Thanks! I just released a new Synth Clips. This one's on FM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@keytar00]

Daniel you are great! A music engineering lesson!

[@treennumbers]

Fantastic explanation, and possibly the FM synth I've been waiting for.

[@sweetwater]

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[@jondis]

love it " smoothest operator " LOL

[@claudiostano]

great presentation, Daniel ! as always !! Yes, please! make some synth clips serie on FM synhesis

[@deanbr6ndo70]

Absolutely brilliant explanation.really enjoyed this vid.well done.

[@mikecorbett5831]

Oh, that lovely Twin Peaks pad at 34:19 and that awesome DX-7 emulation at 36:49!!!!

[@ChrisHuelsbeckOfficial]

Korg is really killin' it lately... Minilogue XD, Wavestate, now this... very impressed! :)

[@rickelliott821]

As a piano player I enjoy the tactile nature of turning knobs and getting immediate responses. The variables seem endless. Nice job! Very in-depth review.

[@MrFlint51]

If you choose the algorithm with all 6 operators as carriers, and set the ratio knobs to 1 through 6, the sliders act as drawbars 3 to 8 of an organ

[@stevepierce2740]

Ordered. Thanks, Daniel!

[@atommachine]

Great a few Derick May and afx sound in the demo good work.

[@fender1000100]

As someone who has owned a DX7 and mastered programming one. This is great for those who dont have the patience. FM is a wonderful form of synthesis. And can produce everything from a kick drum to a wonderful special effect.

[@Barxxo]

enjoyable and interesting review, thank you :-)

[@robertshamansky1912]

This sounds amazing! I’ll take one of these and a Wavestate!

[@MaikSchott]

Great explanation of FM Synthesis ina few words. Thanks a lot for making this video!

[@sweetwater]

Hi Maik. My next three Synth Clips tutorial videos will be about understanding FM. Coming soon: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf

[@MaikSchott]

@@sweetwater good tip - looking forward!

[@sweetwater]

@@MaikSchott The first one is ready: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@0smundSaddler]

Between this and the Mega FM despite the disaster 2020 has been we got two of the best hardware FM synths ever made.

[@ProfessorSynth]

Great stuff Daniel, thanks for this.

[@HousePlantBand]

Preordered mine last week. Hope it comes in this week!

[@foodstampz]

Looks and sounds great

[@redsilver8847]

The most easy contact with Fm synthesis. Thanks a lot for this great and cool tutorial. You are the best teacher I have watched . I can hear the sound of the Opsix but also how you have passion in playing and teaching.

[@sweetwater]

Hi Red Silver88. My video tutorial series "SYNTH CLIPS" will be covering FM with a new simplified explanation in the very next episode: kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybYYaBCTcjxxKz1QmxytbIf -_Daniel_

[@redsilver8847]

@@sweetwater thank you 🙏

[@sweetwater]

It's done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ecp4R9ptSCa8U

[@hificomics]

Great unit, wish is wasn't discontinued! It seems really approachable, not sure what would be a good new/current alternative to FM with a similar price point that is also so readily understandable.

[@CharlesFerraro]

Wow this really helped me appreciate MOD-7. The Ratio parameter goes to 64 instead of 32 and the higher internal sample rate helps curb aliasing. Super useful tip about exploring presets by mixing carriers levels. That'll also help me refine my own creations.

[@minisynthcollective7822]

Thanks for this. Really informative.

[@peterschets1380]

That screaming @ 37:13 ! Bizarre!

[@cdj9966]

You sir are a very knowledgeable fm teacher. Dx7 is an awesome synth. But modification in a small led screen makes it very painful. Using Dexed vst makes it a little better. Opsix looks like a smart solution for FM synthesis with tangible sliders and knobs plus arp/seq and filters this is the macFm synth of all Fm synths. Youre playing is awesome and I like the dark tone harmonics lo-fi style.

[@sebastianandrew9077]

Honestly and I don't say this lightly this may be the best thing Korg has ever done at least sound wise.... Before I thought the Oasis PCI was the best gear I ever heard sound wise but this is much better. The sound is unreal very creamy and very thick.....

[@sweetwater]

Hi Sebastian. After the video shoot was over, I told everyone there that it was one of the easiest and most fun demos I've made. I could have written soundtracks, jingles, and atmospheric songs all day long. -_Daniel_

[@sebastianandrew9077]

@@sweetwater Yeah man what a dream machine Korg needs to make a full sized keyboard version of this.... I’m buying one of these this month.

[@teknomanning]

You are brilliant.DX7 I,M PULLING YOU OUT

[@Goettel]

So many good gear reviews, so few musical ones. Thank you!

[@georgenewman5860]

Really great demonstration of this synth! Looks like a fantastically usable interface. I am having a really hard time figuring out what synth I should get, but this will have strong consideration! I though an FM synth would be much less approachable.

[@fredmanteghian5555]

Wonderful demo as usual Daniel. I just bought the OpSix today from a different store who seems to have all the stock now, but at three hundred twenty nine dollars, it’s a total steal.

[@soarornor]

I got one on that deal too. Mine has a defective screen that is black. Lots of comments online by people who got the same on this “deal.” I think Korg was doing some defective unloading on their customers. Is yours ok?

[@christophermitchum6829]

Great analysis on fm as a tool for soundscaping. Take the kids to school, bro 😎🎶

[@CaughtInJoy]

Fantastic demo Daniel! You’re a true rockstar!

[@Zinfidel1]

This was an excellent demonstration Daniel. The color coded sliders and knobs are a very nice touch. Though, in my opinion, Korg should have kept the oscilloscope as an alternate screen function. It's just nice to have.

[@dyacktman]

OpSix has an oscilloscope screen *and* a spectrum analyzer screen. You just have to manually turn them on.

[@Zinfidel1]

@@dyacktman oh great. Thought it was an odd thing to leave out. With 6 operators, the waveform could get chaotic fast but an oscilloscope is helpful for a carrier or two and a modulator. Helped me learn a lot about FM.

[@alanwomack9948]

Just imagine how crazy the waveform would look with fm

[@mkpatashnik]

Just wow!

[@fredmanteghian5555]

Breathtakingly simple and understandable explanation of the synth. Now explain my Korg M3 to me :)

[@lumpichu]

M3 is nothing difficult IIRC, except KARMA which is a complicated ARP and I did not understand it much. Basically just like a subtractive synth as described in this video, but using samples for the oscillators instead of simple waves. The samples are velocity switched and pitch switched, such sample set is called a multisample. The oscillators are filtered just like in normal subtractive synth. Use some LFOs to modulate various parameters. Use a few of those sounds (oscillators) to make a Program. You can put together Programs to make a Combi. You also can add some effects like reverb to all that or only some of that.

[@erichkohl9317]

I think I need one of these.

[@EricLevyMusic]

Brilliant!

[@vr4ever645]

You explained everything very good but I have one suggestion: put the sounds in the beginning. It's very interesting to know how a new synthesizer sounds and then one can decide to go deep, imo. I had to scroll to around half an hour to hear some of the good stuff....

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

Well Daniel...you did it again. A fantastic demonstration of FM in both sound and teaching. Very clear to me, though I have been designing in FM for the last few years. But only those with great understanding can teach, and the teaching was excellent. I hope the OPsix has a way of adjusting envelopes and LFOs for more than one operator at a time, very time consuming having 6 operators and adjusting two envelops for each one. would have liked to see an ADSR on the panel. Very nice vocal pad at 38:00, try and make that one on a subtractive!

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

I have been leaning FM on the RefaceDX from Yamaha. It is a good interface for learning. 4 operators is plenty for learning and making all kinds of sounds. Any operator has feedback and thus you have immediate control over the wave form of each operator, sine or square or saw. For $300 it is a good synth to learn on. After Daniels demo, I can see the advantage of more operators (6) of them. Nice to know the Korg OPsix will be there when I am ready for a more powerful FM synth.