The BEST rnb synth sounds and where to find them

Download loops from this video: sguy.co/producing-for-samples
Download my chord progressions: sguy.co/chords
Links to all sounds available below.
0:00 Intro
Sound selection is king, even before mixing in my eyes. As they say, you cannot polish a turd. So grab a beverage, sit back and enjoy these demos of my favourite synth sounds for R&B production.
FEATURED PLUGINS/SAMPLE LIBRARIES
01:07 Synth Basses
Daveland - Super 8 // sguy.co/super-8
A Train - Monark // sguy.co/monark
CK Late Again - Repro-1 //sguy.co/repo
03:27 Synth Keys
HS DY7 Add Pad V2 - Zebra 2 // sguy.co/zebra-2
Glassy EP - FM8 // sguy.co/fm8
DX7 EP - Retro Machines // sguy.co/retro
06:15 Synth Pads
Smooth Glide - 25 // (No longer available)
STW Kit 4 - Soul Trap Wonderland // sguy.co/stwl
(Requires Serum - Free trial plus rent-to-own available here: sguy.co/serum )
09:04 Synth Leads
HS Scratched Sign - Zebra 2 // sguy.co/zebra-2
MY PRODUCTS
SG Chord Pack Vol. 1 [MIDI Chord Pack] // sguy.co/chords
Producing For Vol. 1 [Sample Pack] // sguy.co/producing-for-samples
1995 [90s R&B Sample Pack] // sguy.co/1995
SAMPLES
Where I get my samples // sguy.co/samples
MY GEAR - UDATED FOR 2022
All of my gear in one place // sguy.co/gear
KEYBOARDS & CONTROLLERS
Komplete Kontrol S49/S61 [Standard] // sguy.co/komplete-kontrol
Komplete Kontrol S61 [All White] // sguy.co/s61-25
Komplete Kontrol M32 [32 Keys] // sguy.co/komplete-M32
Maschine MK3 // sguy.co/maschine-mk3
Maschine MK3 Mikro // sguy.co/maschine-mikro
KEYBOARD & CONTROLLER STAND
K&M 18810 [Table-Style Stand] // sguy.co/18810
K&M 18811 [2nd Tier] // sguy.co/18811
K&M 18822 [3rd Tier] // sguy.co/18822
K&M 18819 [Controller - Laptop Tray] // sguy.co/18819
K&M 18803 [Table Top] // sguy.co/18803
K&M 18817 [Universal Holder - requires 18814] // sguy.co/18817
K&M 18814 [Adapter] // sguy.co/18814
MICROPHONES & AUDIO INTERFACE
Shure SM7B [Dynamic Microphone] // sguy.co/sm7b
Rode NT1-A [Condenser Microphone] // sguy.co/rode-nt1a
Solid State SSL2+ [Audio Interface] // sguy.co/ssl2
HEADPHONES
Neumann NDH 20s // sguy.co/ndh-20
AIAIAI TMA-2+ [Wireless] // sguy.co/tma-2
Disclaimer: Some links present in this description area are affiliate links. This means I get a small commission on any sale generated through the clicking of said links. This is at no extra cost to you and helps fund the channel & the creation of more free and helpful videos such as this. Thank you for your continued support.
CONNECT
Website // stefanguy.com
Instagram // sguy.co/instagram

[@stefanguy]

Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKjKp6J4o66obLc

[@jasonlewis2443]

Hey. Great vid as usual. If u only could have one synth bass which 1 would u pick?

[@KidGhost23]

these progressions you pick while you preview the sounds are fire

[@stefanguy]

Yoo thanks man!

[@geebee44]

like threw gas and a match on em

[@D-One]

It's so refreshing to have aa channel focused on R&B. 👍 All those basses are also very suitabkle for G-Funk / Dre / West Coast style beats.

[@stefanguy]

Just doing my part to keep R&B alive bro! And yeah you’re so right re the bass sounds!

[@803MUSICGROUP]

I agree!!!

[@VthatGuy1]

So True😎

[@MickBenjamins]

So many awesome sounds in here! 🔥

[@onekeiway]

THANK YOU FOR THESE STEFAN! Keep the gems coming - R&B is alive

[@AgateDaimyo]

top guide, as per usual Stefan !

[@TheNathtube]

Awesome demo of sounds, great playing.

[@AltoMyProducer]

I hope all is well. I am so ready for your next video. You’re one of my favorites on KZbin, delivering the content I’m in need of and looking for. Not a lot of real people doing R&B and with this quality.

[@swiftassociates]

As always great stuff Stefan!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks Sam! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lebe7987]

Bro you're a blessing for dropping this video, thank you!

[@stefanguy]

Much love! Glad you you found it useful!

[@thepoetis]

So glad I have your notifications on, this came right on time 🙏🏽

[@stefanguy]

Yo that's love my bro! Appreciate you! Glad to hear it was a timely video!

[@LivewiredRevival]

Always with the informative content. One of the RnB goats for real

[@stefanguy]

Thank you man, glad you found it informative!

[@Visteaa]

This is gold.... i've always struggled with finding good sounds whenever i'm trying to produce new songs. This just makes it easier. Thank youu

[@stefanguy]

🙌🏾 amazing, glad you found it useful!

[@sbishi8918]

The most difficult part for me is adapt this old school sounds to the actual R&B artists. A video talking about this would be amazing. Nice video 👌

[@stefanguy]

Another great video idea. What you'll find though, is that the drums do a lot. The modern day patterns but also the timbre, the sound and sonics of those drums. The vocals as well.

[@KRXSH4L]

Sounds cleeeeean as usual🙌🏽made that synth Lead talk at the end 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stefanguy]

Yoo bro! Thank you man, again appreciate you checking last week!

[@dburnmusic]

Been following you for a few years, and always appreciate & enjoy your vids & the gems you drop. Much love from Brisbane/Australia

[@stefanguy]

Hey D Burn, appreciate the love bro, glad to hear you're finding the videos useful!

[@Tony_A_441]

Stefan the great... another great video. I still use your other chord progressions I copped a year or so back. Love them.

[@stefanguy]

Yoo Tony! Ah thank you bro! Glad you’re still getting milage out of the pack!!!

[@foolishg]

Couldn't have asked for a better tutorial than this bro, Thanks again for being the GOATED RNB GURU!!!!👑👑

[@stefanguy]

Hey brother, thank you so much man. Glad you liked the tutorial 😃

[@StoutBordeaux]

Dope sounds thanks for sharing! You killin the chords

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man!

[@mariodjcomplexnc]

Thanks for this video and the links

[@stefanguy]

You're welcome brother!

[@FreshRichi]

Some of the BEST examples to date!!! Mr Guy coming in smooth with it! Great video, bro bro! #ProductionValue 🔥🎥 Bless!!! 🎹💙🖖🏾

[@stefanguy]

Thank you brother!!!

[@ReckDemon]

I'm always lost in presets and such videos help me a lot! Thanks man, you're a great musician!

[@stefanguy]

Glad I could help!

[@markcrowl2805]

Good to have you back

[@stefanguy]

Thank you brother!!

[@jubeijackson6602]

I knew you’d be dropping today! I just felt it. Thanks for sharing with us

[@stefanguy]

Hahaha! I realised we were half way through 2022 and I had to get it together! Such a great feeling to know I have people waiting for the next post though. Next drop won't be nearly as long I promise!

[@jubeijackson6602]

@@stefanguy 🙏🏾 looking forward to part 2.

[@TripleMTmoney]

We need more RnB presets like this 🔥🔥🔥 I would love videos on the different drum bounces like party to bouncy to slow classic 90s rnb mixed more modern

[@stefanguy]

Such a dope idea! Thank you!

[@doubledj243]

Fire as always!..Definitely favoriting some of those presets!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks you! Glad you like the presets!

[@rootbeermcgee]

You're always dropping gems and I always look forward to your videos, thank you for real. Since finding your channel i've levelled up so much a s a producer

[@stefanguy]

Yoo, love this man. Glad to hear my videos are helping your growth. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know, this keeps me motivated 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johnniejackson3154]

So true

[@KiddoDa3hirdvlogs]

Even though he takes time to drop...buh you know it's always happy beats makings

[@maxxiel9636]

My God, this is so smooth!!

[@stefanguy]

Thank you brother!

[@datguycurtis371]

Great vid Stef

[@stefanguy]

Thank you 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kevinjones2878]

This type of content, for me is golden, I have purchased way too many vsts in the past and still don't know which sounds to pick for the ideas in my head. There are just so many... I already had all of the ones you mentioned but never came across any of the presets before (paralysis by analysis I guess). I just played around with these today and they are all AMAZING. Just the sounds I've been trying to find. These types of videos along with your chord progression ones have been wonderful for me in my journey of actually making beats instead of fighting trying to find the right sounds and progressions to match what I hear in my head. Keep them coming!

[@stefanguy]

Hey Kevin, man this is awesome to hear bro! I totally get that paralysis by analysis but glad this video helped highlight some sounds for you, that you already have! Thanks for the words of encouragement, new vids dropping soon!

[@simmermusic3894]

This is awesome! Love the sound from serum by the way, gonna look into that preset!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man! And yeah the serum preset is beautiful!

[@chenaniahharper9432]

man you just got a subscriber for that amazing touch my g. well done fam.

[@stefanguy]

Hey bro, thank you man! Welcome to the channel!

[@arjungutta7762]

another gem

[@coloaten6682]

Really useful video. I own a lot of these synths because I have Komplete 13, but I haven't explored them much yet. This has given me that kick up the backside to start looking more at what I have. Really happy to be a new subscriber to this channel. Thanks Stefan! :)

[@stefanguy]

Hey Col! Glad you found the video useful man. It can be overwhelming with the amount of sounds that come with Komplete 13! Do you use Komplete 13 with Komplete Kontrol? If not I'd definitely recommend it. Aside from the ability to quickly preview sounds, the favourites function very handy. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel!

[@coloaten6682]

@@stefanguy Hey, yes I use Komplete Kontrol S88 and the software, really useful functions and the keyboard is great to play. Thanks for the response and the warm welcome!

[@reimyonline]

Man, this video is dope !

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!!

[@vcuttt5210]

thanks man i appreciate this!!!!

[@stefanguy]

Glad I could share it with you!

[@delight_mc]

Pure vibes man 👊🏽💯

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro!! 👊🏾

[@migueldomina190]

The progressions are so dope...

[@stefanguy]

Thank you bro!

[@brookexstarce]

AMAZING STEFAN! Thank you

[@stefanguy]

Glad you thought so!

[@andyhayes3906]

The 12 semitones section was hilarious! Really enjoyed this, adding a couple of the sounds to the library asap

[@stefanguy]

Thank you bro!! What ones are you looking to add?

[@andyhayes3906]

@@stefanguy smooth glide for sure is one I’m going to play with. Thankfully I got 25 during the anniversary, also going to experiment with Daveland a bit more. Typically I’ll use Kontour for basses and tweak them to give me a Jahaan Sweet sound but will for sure try out Daveland as it’s a sound I’ve been looking for for awhile now. Super 8 i don’t experiment with enough it seems

[@stefanguy]

Dope… yeah man a lot of people seemed to have missed out on 25. I may need to campaign for them to bring it back haha. Yeah Super 8 is nice man. It’s one that kind of went under the radar because it was a Reaktor synth at first then became its own standalone synth. Definitely a joy to use. I haven’t used Kontour in so long but I would use that a lot too. I may need to fire it up again!

[@drehendrix6994]

Bro thank you for what you do, I’m so glad that you drop gems like this man, my business partner is Kyle West, he is a super producer like yourself and sometimes I don’t like to ask a bunch of questions but you lay it out like and R&B roadmap!!! Thanks again!!! 🙌🏾🐐

[@stefanguy]

Hey Dre, glad to hear you're finding my content so useful man! And I appreciate the kind words brother!!

[@MusicfromSolo]

Greetings, Excuse me I don’t mean to intrude lol The Kyle West who produced for AL B. Sure?

[@pinkbuddha_samplepackreviews]

amazing as always!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks bro!!

[@latoniathomas5051]

OMG I love this video and these sounds

[@stefanguy]

Hey Latonia! Hope you're keeping well. Glad you love the video and sounds!

[@wurlbfree1981]

you back my guy. 💪🏿

[@stefanguy]

I'm back bro 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nsp932]

yoo Stef good to see you back! I would love to see a video on making a good lead synth line like you did in this one.

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man, good to be back! Thanks for the video suggestion, I like it!

[@robotbazz6570]

Awesome, thanks 🙏

[@stefanguy]

Yes sir! Hope you're good bro!

[@Weaverbeats]

beautiful sounds😍

[@stefanguy]

Glad you liked them man

[@trebyu]

Dope!👊🏽

[@RobertoDeNegro]

Great work🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stefanguy]

Thanks brother!

[@zackperkins6107]

Hot damn you make me want to get back to practicing my piano again. Thank you!

[@stefanguy]

Haha love this Zack, mission accomplished!

[@ProdByAZER]

That pitchbend pad is so beautiful had to recreate it on my synth👌🏽

[@stefanguy]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@maxisingleone]

Hello! Excuse me ¿what is the key for those pitchbend sounds? Modulation on pitch, glide, both...? Can you explain a little this programing tip?? Thanksssssss so much, hugs from Spain 🎹🎛🛸🎶🎶😘😘😘

[@AnJEwELz1]

You’ve been sorely missed, Stefan! Great content as always, and I’m sending you light and love! 🎶

[@stefanguy]

Hey Raven! Thank you, feels good to be back! Thank you for the light and love, it is felt! How’s the music going?

[@AnJEwELz1]

@@stefanguy It’s going well - Thank you for asking! Getting back into a good workflow with creating, and it feels good! Can’t wait until you drop your course so I can continue to sharpen these skills 🙏🏽

[@stefanguy]

Awesome that’s so good to hear! So sorry for the delay, it should have been done by now but glad to hear you’re still excited for it. I’ll be getting back to work on it soon!

[@AnJEwELz1]

@@stefanguy No worries at all! You have a student in me whenever the course is ready!

[@ELLIOT8209]

Thanks a ton fam❤

[@stefanguy]

You’re welcome fam! Thanks for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Revned]

Fantastic video, thank you very much

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!

[@defjustice5144]

The vibe. THE VIBE

[@stefanguy]

Haha thank you man!!

[@unknownbeats7393]

I'm 5 seconds in an already know I'm gonna enjoy watchin this

[@stefanguy]

🙌🏾🙏🏾 I hope you enjoyed the rest!

[@unknownbeats7393]

Thanks for the content. KZbin's teaching me everything I know

[@titansmusicempire9124]

I like the way you play the piano ✨🔥🔥

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man! 🙏🏾

[@seangill2413]

This series will be amazing fam. Please do this for drums and mixing plugins as well plzzz

[@stefanguy]

Hey bro, glad you're looking forward to the next video(s)! I've had a few request for drums and mixing!

[@suicidemane]

Informative definitely

[@Des_Armoni]

nice hate i missed 25 but that serum pad made me feel better nice vid as usual bro

[@deemomusic1982]

I’ve missed you buddy 😎!!!

[@stefanguy]

Yooo bro, miss you too man! Glad to be back!

[@lokey7472]

"I'M SO EXHAUSTED, I'M SO EXHAUSTED" Came on here everyday since the last video only to see if you've uploaded, Man you've been missed

[@stefanguy]

Yesss someone who knows 😉! And sorry for the delay man, appreciate the support! Glad to be back!

[@ThisIsPhami]

Fukn first!! Always here to learn

[@stefanguy]

Yooo much love!! Let's go!

[@ThisIsPhami]

@@stefanguy much love broski 🙏🏽

[@ivancid7488]

i love your keyboard

[@apollog7764]

man that intro is beautiful

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man! Chords are from a H.E.R. track.. well similar

[@apollog7764]

@@stefanguy It sounds amazing! Btw I’d love some videos on how you write the melody’s for your leads!

[@Wapitikorn77]

welcome back

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@GlennVividMedia]

Thank you so much bro

[@stefanguy]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@2planet436]

I like how everything is organized in your channel everyone should visit❤‍🔥💯

[@stefanguy]

Thank you! It's one thing that's very important to me!

[@yellygaming7011]

that melody and sound at 4:53 sounds straight out of SM64. love it

[@stefanguy]

Someone else said the exact same thing haha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ttruiett]

would love a vid detailing those smooth RnB pads and how someone could create their own. They sound so simple but they're often more complicated than just a sine wav sound with portamento.

[@joncjb]

Magnifique !!!

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!

[@thejasonpai582]

i don't make r&b... but your videos are making me want to - very useful! That HS Scratched Sign was so delicious

[@stefanguy]

Mission accomplished! This is really great to hear man! And I concur, HS Scratched Sign 👌🏾

[@lee099000]

not gonna lie bro thats tha cleaniess looking keyboard ive seen

[@stefanguy]

Haha, you're not wrong bro you're not wrong. Also you're username is hilarious haha!

[@Aphonicbeatz]

Stefan bringing 💎 💎 💎

[@stefanguy]

Yoo appreciate it brother!!

[@brandonreed6528]

That keyboard is nice🤤

[@stefanguy]

😄

[@russelledwards2405]

as usual your video is amazing and useful. One small suggestion for the "free" suggestions is maybe explore synths everyone can use for free. if one is not a Logic user all of these choices become paid. I have Logic in a studio i work in, but everyone doesn't. I am sure any of these sounds could be made in stock synths from other DAWSs but that kinda defeats scope of this video. In any case, this is still a great video and i thank you.

[@Thesuproducer]

My God thats too smooth. I need that Serum in my life lol every time i think I'm doing something, Stefan comes and outdo me and show out lol bro i love the inspiration. Do you own Serum? you my new R&B coach 🤣🤣

[@ARTISTIC-WORDPLAY_dotcom]

Serum is a serious beast for high quality sounds - you won't regret getting Serum for yourself.

[@phenomena17]

2:14 A TRAIN ❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@indiebish7045]

I'm too focused on that beautiful keyboard omg likeee it's so aesthetic lmfao

[@von_Apa]

Stefan! Wow! What a wonderful video! So many beautiful sounds. I will put this into my list of favourites videos. Maybe Zebra2 will be my next purchase! Also nice to see that you use original sounds from Logic. I wonder if you have anything you like from Keyscape?

[@stefanguy]

Glad it made the cut!! And yeah zebra 2 is fire, I don’t hear many people talking about it though. Also I don’t own Keyscape you know. Haven’t had the chance to use it yet.

[@DriftinProduciendo]

🔥🔥

[@prodbyyoungstar]

After 4 months 😭his back,pls drop more videos for those months pls

[@stefanguy]

I know bro it’s been awhile! I’m sorry 🥲.. I have vids uploaded ready to drop but i’m spacing them out to one a week. For now anyways, so we don’t have a 4 month gap again haha. I may post smaller vids in between every now and again but once a week is the commitment for now.

[@prodbyyoungstar]

@@stefanguy yes❤🇿🇦

[@tutubeos]

Cool keyboard!

[@stefanguy]

Thanks!

[@Julian-uv2rs]

please do some of these for other genres!! specifically jazz, house or stuff in those realms, wet, moody stuff too like some Yot Club or something

[@stefanguy]

Hey Julian, definitely something I could tackle in the future. Though i'd need to do some research as I've never made those genres. Are those the genres you make?

[@CORNERSTOW]

A200 is my go to 💯💯💯💯

[@2tuan1]

6:29 my man went straight "-12" himself 😂😂 love the bit at 5:27!! 💯

[@stefanguy]

😂😂😂😂 I didn't even clock I went so low haha. Much love! 🙏🏾

[@SuperbHerbMusic]

Nice 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stefanguy]

Thank you!!

[@rnbsteenstar]

Don't forget different drum patterns from old to new to New Jack swing and everything in between.

[@AceeSoul]

Woo goodness 🔥🔥🔥 Another great Sine product is Pure Sine by Gospel Musicians

[@stefanguy]

Thanks man and thanks for the product recommendation!!

[@803MUSICGROUP]

Nice!!...I really enjoyed this video. You had me revisiting some some these VST and Kontakt instruments. I'd like to also recommend you check out Pure Synth Platinum 2 and MK Sensation Xtreme by Gospel Musicians....I believe you would really like the sounds in there as well as the flexibility they have. Know you could find some really cool things in those. I really believe you would like them. Again...I really enjoyed this video and look forward to more.

[@stefanguy]

Thank you man and thanks for the recommendations! I picked up their midiculous not too long ago. Guess i need to check out they’re synths!

[@803MUSICGROUP]

@@stefanguy You're Welcome.....and Yeah....I know you'll really like the synths....He made one of the as a free player and then all you have to do as add the expansions which you'll enjoy.....

[@stefanguy]

Ahh that’s dope, i’m def gonna check that out!

[@lordmagnus6333]

Okay dude I'm just going to straight up be a fanboy here. I love your videos 100% no cap your stuff is just straight fire. I'm a producer myself but I would just love to be able to just sit in the studio with you while you're making your music it is so inspiring. I don't know if you're in the United States or not but what would it take in order to win an audience with you like can we have a giveaway or something like that.? That would be so dope. I mean I would love to be able to be able to make some music with you I would learn so much.

[@stefanguy]

Yoo appreciate the kind words man!! I’m based in London in the UK. My hope is to set up a studio over here at some point and then I can make these things possible with ease. Where in the states are you located?

[@oholm09]

Im self taught musician

[@SouthStreet24Media]

long time no see brother.

[@stefanguy]

Yoo brother! Yeah it's been a minute! Should be back with the more consistent videos now 😃

[@dafingaz]

Smooth Glide is dope!

[@stefanguy]

So dope!

[@helloworld7818]

I wish you did a whole entire video of you just playing with one of these sounds.

[@stefanguy]

Was actually thinking about this…wasn’t sure if people wanted it though…maybe in the future

[@user-rd3jw7pv7i]

Broooooo you gotta release the whole intro ting

[@stefanguy]

Hahaha that's all I did. Glad you liked it!

[@dafingaz]

That keyboard!! LOL. Let's go!

[@stefanguy]

😄

[@krispybowgod9656]

God I wish I would have bought that limited edition keyboard when it was available. It looks so sick

[@stefanguy]

Yeah man! I think the S49 version is still be available only in the ultraviolet though.

[@krispybowgod9656]

@@stefanguy I have an A49 right now lookin to move up to S series but definitely want a 61 or 88 key whenever I do upgrade

[@wb3213]

That midi keyboard though❤

[@stefanguy]

I know right 😍

[@Haveyoueverbeenswallowed]

You earned a sub from me today.. straight 🔥🔥 dude dropped a million dollars worth of game for free

[@stefanguy]

Yoo thanks for the sub man. Glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome to the channel!

[@rafaelmonzon7389]

Another free option for fm keys is dexed! its a free version of the dx7 with a ton of different presets.

[@stefanguy]

Hey Rafael, thanks for the recommendation bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾