Sound Design Pt1: Synth Types

[@MrJmhess77]

I'm back in 2024! This is one of my fav videos of yours, even a year later. Thanks Ben!

[@Bthelick]

Thanks Jason

[@playcandace]

Wow. This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@pavelmolchanov7156]

You're a real musician. Many music production teachers can't make a melodic nice tune like you

[@wernerxldata]

Once was the owner of a DX21, the newer little brother of the DX7, amazing toy at that time.

[@jayplay8140]

your clarity and specificity is unparalleled in youtube audio production, hats off

[@MrJmhess77]

Just stunning tutorial sir! I really wish I would have discovered my love for music production at a much younger age. My brother and I were doing additive and subtractive synths when we were like 12 yrs old, we just never knew it. I really enjoy the historic visuals in your vids. I'm a visual learner so seeing helps me a TON. #musicproduction #mindblown

[@kingkangageo]

I had this in my ‘watch later’ for months, now finally watched it.. What a great tutorial! Understanding the basics of synths was never as approachable! I always struggle with synths in general and never felt able to grasp it and make good use of it, but now you take away the ‘rocket science’ and it feels much more doable for an average bob like me 😊 Looking forward to part two! Thank you a lot for your effort 🎉

[@Bthelick]

Thank you! 🙏 Here's part 2 in case you didn't find it; kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqWkoJZqr5qBbdE

[@kingkangageo]

@@Bthelick already watched, will watch again, much appreciated 🙏

[@Bthelick]

@@kingkangageo ace! no worries. Let me know if there's anything you'd like in a part 3

[@seeroy4597]

Always thought of those other types of synthesis to be way harder to grasp than this. I always learn so much in your videos and trust your knowledge so much more than other channels ! One question I always find myself asking when working in Serum/ Vital is which waveform do I pick and how to decide, why would i pick certain waveforms over the others when trying to create a sound (Basses/Leads). Maybe you might be able to cover it some time in a video, just knowing which waveform to start with is half the battle some times ! Thanks Ben!

[@Bthelick]

Yeah I know what you mean. Certainly when it comes to working existing sounds out, I was lucky to grow up in the sine/ square / saw era as those are all really distinct so you learn to spot those pretty quickly. Everything beyond that is far too complex to identify aurally imo unless you're used to using a small set for many many years. Now I just distinguish it as sine, saw, square, and complex. I can tell when a sound is made of the first 3 and if it isn't, then it's just guesswork time! In regards to making your own sounds from scratch there's no rules, but I think it's still easier to learn by starting with a saw. It's a very universally useful base.

[@bikes-life-hikes]

I need to take more time with Vital, its actually amazing,, this video helps loads! thanks! Bthelick = Master!

[@JoseGraphicDesigns]

Really useful and well explained! Waiting for part 2. Thank you!

[@Bthelick]

Part 2 is now queued for upload. Enjoy! And thanks for the support 👊🙏

[@clemens_sebastian_heringer]

Super

[@Bangers_mostly]

amazing content

[@mitchstoryboard7147]

Can we learn your approach on arrangements next. I see some start with the kick and clap, others notes and some vocals. Be great to hear! 🙏

[@BuzzaB77]

Absolutely Mitch. Arrangement is on the list for sure. In the mean time definitely check out last week's live video, there's some arrangement in that one too

[@takiidabeats589]

cool work 💖✨💯💯🔥

[@robin_miller_music]

Dunno how I didn't find your channel before. Saw (ha ha, get it!?!) part 2 of this and thought I better watch part 1 first. The only thing I'd add is that at 3:44 (as you'll know obvs) an LFO does actually make a sound, just that it's too low for humans to hear. I am right in saying this, I think??

[@Bthelick]

Correct yeah good point. It will technically make sound if it was route-able to an output like in a true modular. Especially as vital let's you use them at audio rate.

[@robin_miller_music]

@@Bthelick ah interesting, do most synths limit them to under 20Hz then?

[@Bthelick]

@@robin_miller_music yes typically. not necessarily 20hz max but not much higher, and certainly not pitchable with keyboard tracking

[@matthewdemetree6743]

do you have the free version of vital or the one you pay for that comes With all the presets

[@Bthelick]

I use the free one. I make my own presets (and give them away in videos! ) There's lots of presets out there too

[@matthewdemetree6743]

@@Bthelick thank you. you are the man! this channel is going to have 100k subscribers by the end of the year.

[@AyoT7]

Jesus Christ good video but that default saw makes the first part hard to listen to

[@RolledInARaw]

Ignore me sir I sent it in. How am I going to learn without being the joker so please ignore me. thank you for the education.

[@Bthelick]

Sent in? Sorry I don't understand

[@RolledInARaw]

I sent a message on another platform and then watched amateur video. Put it out there as its about the listener at the end who it's for. Amazing to hear that after I sent message.

[@Bthelick]

Aaaaah I see sorry I'm still catching up on messages. Glad you found the video to help 👊.