Sound Design and Synth Fundamentals

[@inthemix]

I have updated this video in 2021. Watch the new, improved video here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHbdmxjeddme6s ►Get My Serum Sound Bank: bit.ly/inthemixstore ▶Time Stamps 0:30 - Basic Waveforms 3:10 - Additive and Subtractive Synthesis 4:35 - Unison 6:50 - Filters 8:15 - Envelopes (ADSR) 11:00 - LFOs 13:20 - FX Processors There will be more advanced sound design videos in the following weeks so stay tuned for more. Thanks for watching, Michael

[@sergioquezada8127]

THANKS A LOT, I REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD MAKE AN IN-DEPTH SERUM TUTORIAL

[@suzukislim2838]

Do you have a video on how to add sounds together after you create them because that's where I get stuck. Like I can create some sounds but I don't know how to add them together to make a full track without it sounding like crap. Awesome video btw.

[@vivekmishra3841]

Luv your tuts !!! I am not friendly at beats making and music theory and making chords please make tutorials on that too!! Btw I am greatly inspired by your work sir!!!!😊😊🤗

[@zubayarhossan753]

please make more videos on sound designing.

[@meka4057]

hey, mike thanks a lot. you're the best

[@Piercemxpx]

Legitimately blows me away that you can find this much useful information for free on the internet.

[@Pelucholimon888]

Indeed. Internet is underrated

[@XsizztEdits]

sad times we live in

[@msquaredj9780]

Yeah but we use it for memes and comparing ourselves to other ppl

[@palimo3653]

MsquaredJ sad but true

[@izzyDbuzzin]

@@msquaredj9780 was thinking the same thing. Internet is so powerful but we use it for distractions

[@aldenfarias4873]

Such a good person, spreading knowledge for no cost.

[@aldenfarias4873]

@@TearFoX monetization* btw u don't pay anything

[@blearbenin]

@@TearFoX but we are not paying anything! He deserves that monetization!!

[@trumanwp]

@@TearFoX theres a difference between monetization and charging money lmao

[@inthemix]

#adpocalyse #imbroke

[@inthemix]

It's hilarious that I can put out videos for free and some people still think they cost! Try buying other peoples $199 music production course ;) that'll cost you and you'll be lucky to learn much from it!

[@icebymusic]

This was absolutely perfect. No time wasted, comprehensively covering the most important components with clear examples. Thank you!

[@amondhawes-khalifa1949]

It took this guy less than 15 minutes to explain what I've been trying to figure out on my own for weeks. Stellar video man!

[@OfficialAnarchyz]

Damn, you must be dumb.

[@davidbrussard-composer7372]

@@OfficialAnarchyz Any need?

[@venturer9400]

@@OfficialAnarchyz uncalled for mate, the internet buzzes with clickbaity "tutorials" that often do nothing but confuse people. With tutorials like this one it really does take 15 minutes to learn all the basics, but the ones who make profit on your lack of knowledge obviously won't do that and will stall the learning process for as long as possible.

[@christophkl1295]

Same here

[@HarryAdee]

Its ok @amond Hawes.. Some people are arrogant.. Yes. Ive been trying to undetstand this for more than a year until now.

[@1nut167]

This guy relaxing asf I could watch his tutorials all day

[@MadazzaMusik]

I'm gonna watch him all day everyday

[@NoxiousRob]

It's his gentle Scottish accent that does it

[@chamboyette853]

I looked at a lot of tutorials trying to figure out what LFO meant. And they were all unclear to me. This guy on this video said the magic phrase which made LFO's so much more understandable to me: that the low frequency was not about pitch or low frequencies but that it simply oscillating at rate/speeds which are relatively "slow" meaning that we can hear the changes quite well. Thanks so much. You are the only video which made this clear.

[@nikolaswalter490]

this guy is so nice it feels like he's trying to sell me something but he isn't lmao

[@salmaca191262]

What did capitalism do to our perception...

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@salmaca191262 Not capitalism, just human's flawed and broken interpretation of the system

[@akashdan3272]

I feel the same

[@nikolaswalter490]

Mare carrier ok boomer

[@PacManiacDK]

Tell me right now, that you honestly don't want to buy Serum after this! I hope he gets a cut...

[@thomasbreton9674]

Damn, I wish there were so short and simple tutorials on synthesis when I began makin music back in the days... Thank you!

[@mikerotch9341]

I CAN RELATE

[@steveflow1332]

Lol right. Went to school for this and this is basically the first week or two

[@steveflow1332]

phileas - it’s definitely in a book

[@XanderPerezayylmao]

6:15, i found the way I want to make music. Those three chords you played when you added unison, hearing them grow and develop instantly literally almost brought tears to my eyes

[@anuraagsaikia6009]

No one really uploads videos like this one. Thanks to you Michael. You are really helping us become better, everyday. Keep it up 👏👏

[@BeamGraphix]

This is probably one of the best tutorials i've watched on KZbin! Nice one!

[@cerealkiller4702]

It took you 15 mins to explain to me what I’ve been trying to figure out for months

[@Tinyradio]

Watched a few sound design videos. They *sort of* made sense. But once you do a video on it, it all seems to settle in the mind. You're a great communicator. Keep at it. And thanks,

[@giftyngoe5081]

So right.

[@alijahpelletier]

Literally just explained in 15 minutes everything I’ve been trying to learn on my own for months... this was so helpful, truly appreciated. Earned yourself a sub!

[@berrie-music]

Finally I understand the logic behind creating a sound! The visualization really helps.

[@stangoodspeed]

I wish he would teach other subjects like math, physics. One of the best teachers I have ever come across. Incredible

[@JC-yy8iv]

This was one of the most helpful videos I've ever found in my life! Been recording for a long time, but I've always been intimidated by sound design, always meaning to learn but just putting it off, relying on presets or just fiddling with the controls, sort of half-understanding what they were doing. This tutorial was amazing, for me it's the perfect amount of detail, making everything super easy to understand, but not belaboring any points or making it tedious. I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@ImmensusMusic]

For those who don't have Serum you can easily add LFO's via the Fruity Love Philter on the mixer. Great video Mike! Best tutorials on youtube :)

[@legendson5567]

Well thank you, sir.

[@abbas1ne]

Just pirate it ffs

[@VIRGIINBOY]

@@abbas1ne YoU WOuLDn'T dOwNLoAd a CAr WOuLd yOu?

[@BassBoostedIndia]

Here I am again bing watching In The Mix Channel. Dude, you're doing a great work and yes, this video was impeccable.

[@Issthi]

Me when the bing watching this impeccable video 😮

[@squidandchips]

I've been a bassist and guitarist for years, now dipping my toes into the world of synth and DAWs etc. This video has cleared a lot of the initial fog! Very well explained and great visual content to complement it. Thanks fella, that was a lot of help! :-)

[@7even_beats]

This man talks in asmr Wonderful vid btw!

[@josh27ofto]

asmr adsr

[@rei5005]

My biggest set-back has been my lack of knowledge about these functions in my DAW and not knowing where to start to educate myself. This video helped A LOT. Thank you!

[@inthemix]

You're more than welcome!

[@purpsadness9670]

4 years later and you can still learn so much that other people forget to mention in this video 10/10

[@TearFoX]

Thanks for all the tutorials You always makes me pro Even tho I'm an ultra noob in production 💙 ❤️

[@SmokedLasan]

Procyon I'm already dead. #hypernoob

[@Ahmayzin]

This^

[@47buddhists97]

meanwhile other channels try to milk this info with 45min long videos for 10 parts lol. thank you man. this finally answered everything after 1yr of trying to figure it out!!

[@666g59]

This video felt like it went by in the length of a youtube short, but it was 15 minutes. Genuinely loved learning all that, thank you.

[@Runneround]

wicked tutorial man i went way too long without this knowledge and everything makes sense now! thank you v much

[@cawashka]

Same here!

[@jammiverse]

Can I say I love you? I've been struggling trying to understand synthesis and you broke it down in 14 mins!!!!

[@ademrax01]

For someone who doesn't quite understand any synth fundamentals. The graphs really helped me to understand the way overlapping waves together changes the synth instrument.

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Just now getting into music, I've watched a plethora of tutorials. None of them were nearly as good as this one. That's a sub if I've ever seen one.

[@nana-cc6yk]

2:40 I love that lil pause, great video thanks for helping so much people

[@crankbit2401]

bro, I am really grateful for you being available to the community.I just started but you got my favourite youtuber in that field. Just so well educated, so calm, so detailed and just having the feeling that you really want to teach something. Keep up the amazing work

[@KD9-37]

I just learned so so much in just 14:41 minutes, OMG. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

[@davidbrown4218]

Thank you so much. Of all the tutorials for digital music production across KZbin these are just the best. Such a smart, intelligent guy with no bullshit! Absolutely brilliant! Thank you.

[@john_dren]

This is one of the most valuable and informative videos I have watched in 8 years of producing music, thank you 🙏🏼

[@edgarnelson956]

hey i am with tears in my eyes the information you are giving is priceless especially for people like mefrom 3rd world countries who cant afford education in music may godrichly bless you brother thanks thanks for your knowledge

[@saladin6644]

i love you brother keep up the work

[@gumbulgan]

I’m a film maker who knows very little about music and I’ve been trying to learn more about how to make my own sound design and this was amazing! You explained so many audio concepts that I’ve learnt about in film making but had no idea what they really did, like the filters and ADSR. Thank you so much 🙏

[@FedeKai95]

Dude, that pluck sound soundes so good that I almost cried. Thanks for your lessons! Greetings from Argentina!

[@vladbobe26]

For someone who's arrived here by mistake looking for something else, I can't thank you enough for explaining these things so eloquently. Subbed.

[@avolvemusic]

Finally I've found a nice sound design tutorial. Learned a lot from this, appreciate it man!

[@peridone]

The way you explain things is so engaging and simple, you’re a great teacher. thank you 🙏🏼

[@markhalls8206]

Dude I'm new to music production and had no idea how sound design worked but this video really helped!!! It's amazing that you do this for free I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@TarulMan]

This is a phenomenal tutorial! I like how succinct you are in your descriptions; I find that a lot of other mixing tutorials tend to drone or get bogged down by tangents. By sticking to the script and focusing on the essentials, you've created a great learning experience for students :)

[@jonnymillis1098]

mate thats the best Synth tutorial i've seen yet, subbed!

[@cosmosummers3627]

Spent hours and hours trying to work out what each button and slider do on my own and got hardly anywhere, I do like trying to work things out sometimes but honestly, it was starting to get a little frustrating. Wish I had come here sooner, but thankfully I got here in the end and now it has all become much clearer. I also now understand what my science teacher was trying to demonstrate about sound waves using a giant spring 30 odd years ago lol. Thank you so much :)

[@PaulRobinson95]

This is easily the most informative video on music production that I've seen on KZbin. Thank you. 💯💯💯

[@haaslegato]

Thanks for your tutorial on sound design. I reviewed the entire playlist and took notes on each video, learning about the capabilities of a polyphonic synthesizer and automations. I couldn't ask for a more organized, explanatory tutorial. Again, thank you so much.

[@inthemix]

You’re welcome! I hope some of the more recent videos were helpful too. I remade this fundamentals video with a free synthesiser too :)

[@spykerKonyn]

I am so happy I found this channel. I cannot even begin to explain how helpful these video's are to me. Thanks!

[@inthemix]

Thanks for the kind words, you made my day :)

[@KwerzOfficial]

Bruh. All those dislikes were from people who accidentally flipped their screen.

[@pikachu-jf2oh]

Or maybe they are Australian:-)

[@tbc1880]

Or maybe they though this was a video on a Spiderman movie instead

[@suryabharadwajb9910]

It's so Irony that Michael explained all the parameters of synth in a very simple way and some people disliked this informative video. Grow up people.

[@Djboyrimo]

Dude you are a legend! As I keep watching your videos, literally most of my questions are getting answered through your vids and now I'm feeling more confident about making my sounds! Thanks bro!

[@codenamedancerx]

J_El_Rey are you trying to fight dude don’t talk to my friend like that

[@SethBelmarez]

Thanks mike! 😇 I really appreciate everything you do for us !

[@TVDarlan]

i can barely explain how much i've learned from this channel

[@jorisvanaken3565]

This was honestly, so good. I really feel like i have learned in this 14 minutes. Thank you!

[@palakchaudhary562]

Thank you so much for the tutorial ♥️🙏 you're such an amazing guy.

[@basslinephunk3441]

👍👍👍Great video! Very clear and concise. Keep them coming. Thanks.

[@aveladinga2933]

I thank the day this youtube channel showed up on my screen because every video I have ever watched has taught me something ( mostly stuff I do not even know I am wanted to know ).

[@cowboyboots9]

I use LMMS for those looking for a free program. Great video!

[@vikrambhavsar3558]

How does it compare to fl? which suits you better?

[@Ardorstorm]

@@vikrambhavsar3558 lmms has a triosc built in as the main instrument, so that's fecking cool, and you can get a lot of plugins without having to pay (you pretty much can't get plugins in fl free ver)

[@mangalisomdingi9733]

Was getting bored with my chord progressions and instruments/sounds, this opened up a world of options now

[@The_Top_Striker]

Much love man!💛🥰 You are giving such good information that most teachers charge to teach😋💛

[@9skiez238]

I didn't knew the FBI is a fan of Music. 😂🤙🏻

[@gabrielnesta1270]

It's really helpful, you deserve a massive amount of subs for this, thank you 😁, cheers from 🇮🇩 !

[@skelhain]

After all these years of hobby tinkering in FL Studio with all sorts of synths I finally came to the conclusion that it might be helpful to get to know the basics of EDM production. I wasted so much time. I didn't care about song structure nor about Mastering or anything else to improve my workflow/results. Now I'm going to take it a step further by watching as many educational videos as I can. And so I'm very happy to have stumbled upon such a gold mine of knowledge!

[@shobhitsh9488]

Your work is phenomenal... I've liked this video even before watching it

[@KublaCarn]

Note to self: square waves plus sines waves equals a row a D's (phalluses).

[@adityakashyap5692]

The more I talk about this guy, the more I get lost in my thoughts that how can someone teach something amazing effortlessly.

[@Julien4PresidentxD]

I Love how you explain things! Continue your great work! Thx to you, i am getting better and better!

[@anders6326]

I randomly decided to click on this vid (many of your guides got me into FL Studio in fact!) just to see if I'd understand synths more, and WOW You somehow explained all these complicated sounding acronyms clearly and concisely in sub- 15 mins! I especially love how you use visuals to communicate audio concepts. I hope to donate to you soon as I can, Mix! Thanks for making your lessons free

[@ShiroIsMyName]

You managed to give me the motivation I needed to start making music, thank you so much !

[@gopashishharikrishnan6313]

I want more!!! You're really good at explaining. Subbed

[@p4k8g5i7]

THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION ON TOPIC OF SOUND SYNTHESIS ON YT. BLESS YOU.

[@magnusm4]

These feel like those vital small details that makes your work go from good to complete. You make a melody, use an instrument. But then finish it off with these to give it as you say, a rich sound.

[@detraquez]

Finally i found a person who is just straight on the point and is very best at his explanations. I've been watching many tutorials on KZbin but none of them helped me (Cuz of their worst voice,lots of promotions,premium courses,etc) and i lost the hope of becoming a Music Producer. But your videos helped me a lot. Keep posting dude. LOVE FROM INDIA..

[@WANGblizzard]

K you may be my new favorite Production youtuber, I've been drowning in Synth-land desperately trying to figure out what this all means THANK YOU, I'll be catching the rest of your videos shortly.

[@KAMO99]

This man needs more attention and recognition. Thank you so much In The mix!

[@delijica]

Fantastic tutorial, just what I needed at this point..you're a great teacher! Thanks for making this! Cheers my man🙏❤️️

[@obi-wankenobi2630]

I don't care if this video is over 4 years old, I'm still going to leave a nice comment. Even though I've pretty much taught myself most of this just from experimenting over the years, this video was still really helpful in cementing in my head what specifically I should do to achieve my target sound. I never understood what in the world an LFO was until I watched this video, which is honestly alarming considering I've been making music for a little over three years now😅😅. I'm glad I discovered this channel.

[@Volttaone]

Your channel is one of the good reasons I stay on FL studio!👍😎

[@arthurreckelberg6578]

simple, effective, you are one of the best channels of music production on the ENTIRE internet. Thank you man!

[@anujeetghosh6654]

Sir ,Thanks A Lot For This Tutorial Video... It Is Very Very Important.

[@leehurt9020]

This was a fantastic tutorial. I have watched so many where I guess they assume you know what they are saying so they rush through it. You broke it down perfectly. Well done and thank you brother. Now I am gonna watch your updated video.

[@WaqasRazzaq-]

i was confused from 3 months but this 14 mins video cleared everything. Thanks.

[@kasabian1978]

Fantastic tutorial, clear, concise and to the point without any pretentious flannel

[@jtabel]

This is a really helpful tutorial because most synth tutorials that I've watched only give you instructions relative to a specific synth plugin, but they don't actually tell you what each parameter actually does. So if they're using a more expensive plugin like Serum and you're using a stock plugin, the information they give isn't super useful. So this is nice, cause it gives some of that information you'll see in those tutorials a little more meaning. You'll actually be able to understand what you're changing about the synth as opposed to just "turn this knob to here and that knob to there"

[@katieallen8240]

As an absolute beginner with synths I found that I basically understood what you were describing. Thanks!

[@68booger]

Props to this guy for teaching me more about music production than my private lessons did.

[@andremccoy3954]

Hey ol boy great video by the way.I am so happy to have you here.Your presence and knowledge speaks volumes brother.You've really learned a lot in life many useful things that helps us all.Yeah that sound design stuff I have been exposed to for over 30 years.Taught by many but not like this.You are a God-send. The others always left many things out.And that's why you got my vote.Instead of buying plugins.Now I can design my own sounds exactly the way I want. And I can also find what I don't want in the sound and take it out now.That's a game changer.It's saves me days if not months. Thanks for all you do for us.You're a veteran.And I really appreciate you. (Andre D.)

[@thx1138abc1]

Excellent teacher. Immediately gets interesting sounds and gives clear explanations. 👍

[@undefined6512]

3:45 Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Dickwave.

[@dsmaymay6426]

All bow to our master

[@subratupadhyay6136]

He is the best teacher of music production love u from India

[@chessvibes6567]

I feel guilty watching your videos for free man ! Superb production quality 👌

[@lexluthier8290]

Complete synth noob - I came here after watching your more recent tutorial on Vital. Two videos from you and I've learned more in 30 minutes than watching many hours of incomprehensible drivel on many other channels. Thank you mate, you're a godsend.

[@edwardramirez8498]

okay i know im here to learn about sound design BUT THIS DUDE'S SMILE IS SO BEAUTIFUL :D

[@mark0Sullivan]

As someone who is very musical but finds the technical side of things very intimidating and confusing, this is extremely helpful as a beginner to help take baby steps and find the whole sound design process far less scary. So eloquent. Thank you!

[@giovannydaniel707]

You are hands down one of the greatest that has ever lived. Thank you!

[@egidijusmailing9278]

Your videos about FL Studio are the best ever made... Such a good explanation. Big Thank You! :)

[@minato2klive31]

Bro you da best I watched too many tutorials regarding how to make synths but no one explained as good as you now i can finally make synths on my own rather than copying presets Thanks bro

[@dj.wajdee678]

the best sound engineering tutor on youtube.. thank you man

[@hemogoblin3076]

Late to the party, but this is exactly what I was looking for on synths to get started. Clear information on the basics of this is how they work, now go play and see what it does.

[@rayderrich]

This was filmed in a very high quality both visually and vocally, and the information was very useful to me. Thanks!

[@salaheddineouazad3766]

Man, you just explained the sound design in the most simple and complete way, thank you so much !!!