Synth Basics for Metal Musicians

I show you the basics of synthesizers and how I like to use them within a metal context!
Timeline:
Synth Basics
1:20 Oscillators
4:30 Filters
6:18 Envelope shaper / ADSR
9:20 LFO / Low Frequency Oscillator
Synth Sounds
11:50 Lead Synth Sound
14:45 Pad Synth Sound
16:24 Bass Synth Sound
18:25 Using synths in a metal mix

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you so much for watching! What do you want me to talk about next? Also, make sure you check the description if you want to skip around the topics! PS: BONUS POINTS FOR ANYONE THAT GUESSES THE SONG I RE-IMAGINED AT 17:50 !!!

[@danieljerosch5602]

Sounds like Trivium - Down From The Sky to me!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

@@danieljerosch5602 100 Points for you, my friend!

[@danieljerosch5602]

@@mammothaudioengineering Noice! Gotta give that record a spin again, haven't listened to it in years!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

@@danieljerosch5602 I think it's still my favourite Trivium record. Brilliant songwriting ideas all over!

[@nerdcuddles7731]

Mick Gordon:"Ok now time for the ADVANCED tutorial, First you Synthesize a Chainsaw"

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hahaha Mick rules, man. He has the craziest ideas!

[@Guddler]

This is gold - thank you. We all see keyboards on stage with some real heavy bands and yet nearly all synth material online seems to feature techno or dance tracks. Something I have no stomach for!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

I'm glad it hit a spot for you, man!

[@firedrone111]

sounds like you lack the ability to take from one genre and bring what you learn to another lmfao

[@jeremyzamorano4774]

Ima let you finish but ATTACK ATTACK had the greatest music video of all time

[@TheBanana93]

@@jeremyzamorano4774 Crab core baby

[@bunieee]

I can finally say that I know how a synth sounds! Thank you so much!

[@SynthApprentice]

This is awesome! I'd love to see more videos on electronic elements from a metal perspective.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hey thanks man, I'm glad you liked it. I'll try to make a video soon about electronic elements in metal and how to use them!

[@SynthApprentice]

@@mammothaudioengineering Very cool, thanks!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

@@SynthApprentice before I forget: any questions? I'd like to answer as much as I can in that video.

[@SynthApprentice]

@@mammothaudioengineering No, nothing specific. I'm just a metalhead guitarist who got into producing electronic music a few years ago, and I just like learning everything I can!

[@tanelivarila7723]

I have been looking for a video like this! Now you've made it!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hey, I'm glad this is what you needed! Thank you for watching it!

[@nickboxer7147]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Im glad the video helped, man! You're welcome!

[@joaoaugustodomingues719]

Very complete video!!! Thanks and keep up with the great job

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you so much, my friend! I'll try to keep the videos coming!

[@ABCDELEMENTARY]

dude! thank you so much for this video! 🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@mammothaudioengineering]

You are very welcome, my dude!

[@maddyriaz]

That's a great topic and a pretty good tutorial on the basics. Digging the tune you made too.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you so much!

[@alexmajor7773]

its Down from the sky - Trivium

[@thagirion9761]

Great explanations. Thank you!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

I'm glad you got something out of this! Thank you for watching and leaving your comments, made my day a bit better! Cheers!

[@linadecaseleycarloss5838]

Excellent tutorial. Always struggle with the synth in my compositions... subscribed!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

I'm glad it helped you! Thank you so much for subscribing!!

[@NiklasMeads]

Amazing video man! super helpful

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you, Niklas! I'm glad to help!

[@lukeiggy]

Cool tutorial mate!

[@ehhhlias7974]

Great Introduction in this World THANKS

[@Excellentness]

Finally. Someone that makes sense. Great lesson friend

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I'm glad the video helped you!

[@GhostKeeper-NL]

Very well explained!!! Ik learned a lot. Good job man and thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Subbed as well

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hey, you're welcome! Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@mayfiregaming7071]

The face of satisfaction at 17:54 made me happy

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you! ♥️

[@arjunjsatheesh8899]

Awesome stuff, more please

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hey Arjun, thank you so much! Any topic you would like me to cover specifically? I'm open to suggestions!

[@arjunjsatheesh8899]

@@mammothaudioengineering It would be great if you could do a mix breakdown of a song involving synth

[@mammothaudioengineering]

@@arjunjsatheesh8899 I did a breakdown of a cover I did which was all based around synths. It's not a metal song, by far, but maybe it's still something you enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbdZnp8ZcqIqa8 Part 2 is linked there as well

[@guitarfreak2105]

Down from the Sky! 🤘

[@brandonwildhaber4025]

Really helpful!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

I'm glad it helped you out! Any request on what you'd like me to tackle next?

[@brandonwildhaber4025]

@@mammothaudioengineering It would be interesting to see your basic workflow with drum programming

[@mammothaudioengineering]

@@brandonwildhaber4025 Alright, cool idea. I got a few songs I was hired to program drums for, I can show some ideas!

[@BD-cv3wu]

Thanks for the vid man! I've had a MicroKorg for years and I really want to get using more for parts and leads. I have a Zoom MS50G guitar multistomp and a Red Panda Particle 2 for granular type sounds.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

I should get something along those lines too. A synth with actual knobs, I mean. That sounds like a lot of fun.

[@williamfidlers8258]

thanks man

[@ThrillingTwo]

Appreciate this great information. New sub. I'd like to see a similar video but with piano. Also, I'd love some content on creating sonic transitions between parts of the song. Along those lines, some tips on adding percussion elements.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thanks for the suggestions, gonna try and cover a few of those bases! Also, maybe check out my videos on drums and how to program, that might / should give you some ideas for transitions!

[@kameshdas4378]

Can you upload the lead synth preset? It sounds great.. can't seem to make it properly myself

[@palmeraniian]

Good video, ill subscribe for more 😁

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Thank you very much!

[@czar7717]

DOWN FROM THE SKY!!!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

YES

[@TheBanana93]

I know I am late to the party on this one but that song could easily be an Anime theme song proper attack on titan vibes lol. I love synth stuff in metal it works so well and a lot of people sleep on it! Look at the browning. God damn

[@mammothaudioengineering]

1. I hope this video can kinda remain timeless, since it's just a basics lesson on synths! So no, you aren't late to the party. 2. I love anime, and I love AoT. I appreciate the kind words!

[@brentonthroopdrums]

Anyone else hear Down From The Sky by Trivium?

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Yes. I did a full cover of it using only synths, check my channel!

[@fairweatherfriends.]

Nice lead. Pads may be a bit too thick and bassy but nice over all.

[@washaconte3956]

So..how do we mix those with guitars and the rest? I use presets and they are so harsh, i cut or do LP filter and the thing hust get so dark ut doesnt work. When i say i cut i go around 5, 4, 6, 3khz and is useless.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Fair question. Firstly, I would say is, it starts with the source tone. If the synth is too harsh from the beginning, work on the tone there. Dial back the high end and see what happens. Next, try distorting it. Yes, seriously. Not too much, but try putting the synth through a guiar amp plugin and see how it will smoothen it immediately. I did a complete mix breakdown of a cover I did, that was very synth heavy. If you want, check it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbdZnp8ZcqIqa8 There's a second part, too. Also, feel free to ask me more questions. I'll gladly help and maybe even make a video. Thanks so much for watching, Washa!

[@fairweatherfriends.]

He’s Exactly right . You have to find a good overdrive pedal tho. I use an ocd on The high setting with tone all the way up, distortion all the way down, and volume to match the original. It fatten it up , helps it stand out, and takes away the fizzy digital sound. Tube screamers also kinda work believe it or not. Remember…. Turn your gain all the way down.

[@manasdas9461]

Please make a more detail video on how to use Synth over lead guitars? Really interesting 😵. Players like julian hall use it to add leads over edm.

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Hey Manas! Yeah, that sounds interesting. Do you want a video on how to use a synth at the same time to make the lead guitar thicker? Or what exactly do you mean?

[@manasdas9461]

@@mammothaudioengineering want to know how to use the synth over the lead guitar and make it thicker and kinda make it sound like those edm leads !

[@danieldavidson5447]

That lead sounded a lot like a Trivium lead haha

[@mammothaudioengineering]

That's because it is 🤭I'm a big Trivium fan

[@danieldavidson5447]

@@mammothaudioengineering ayyy me too good taste!!

[@YaBoiTeehds]

Hahahahaha this has to be Down From the Sky by Trivium hahaha

[@mammothaudioengineering]

It iiiis! :D

[@robsimmo]

Trivium lol

[@PHDWhom]

First, you fire the guitarist and the bassist and the drummer. Then, make music! No acoustic instruments used ever!

[@mammothaudioengineering]

Yes! Then you cut contact with the outside world, cause that's what the internet is for. Have all food delivered. Work remote, only, so you can completely sedate at home, too.

[@JAXLOUD]

666 likes, so not gonna like it🤘

[@mammothaudioengineering]

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