Move beyond the preset sounds on your synthesizer—or just learn the basics of synthesis—with this collection of courses. In this learning path, you can explore the creative and technical aspects of synthesis and sound creation for modern keyboards and synthesizers.
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Learn the basics of synth programming.
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Explore the options of synthesis and how to use them to create custom sounds.
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Apply your skills to modern software and hardware synthesizers and virtual instruments.
Courses
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Demystifying Audio Synthesis: The Basics1h 11mDemystifying Audio Synthesis: The Basics
By: Scott Hirsch
Learn how synthesis actually works, how to sculpt sound with filters and envelopes, and how to craft your own synth patches, including leads, pads, drums, and bass.
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Demystifying Audio Synthesis: Beyond The Basics1h 25mDemystifying Audio Synthesis: Beyond The Basics
By: Scott Hirsch
Move beyond the basics of synth programming, and learn techniques for creating big moving basslines, evocative percussion patterns, and rich synth pads.
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Logic Pro X: Virtual Instruments7h 22mLogic Pro X: Virtual Instruments
By: Evan Sutton
Improve music and audio production using the virtual instruments in Logic Pro X. Learn how to apply effects and take a tour of synthesizers, samplers, drum kits, and sound design.
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Pro Tools: Virtual Instruments2h 16mPro Tools: Virtual Instruments
By: Evan Sutton
Explore how to work with the virtual instruments in Pro Tools. Learn about the Boom drum machine, vintage keyboards, XPand!2, and more.
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Recording Sessions in Pro Tools1h 32mRecording Sessions in Pro Tools
By: Mikaelin Bluespruce
Discover how to create and execute your own recording sessions using the digital audio workstation Pro Tools. Get pro tips on how to start your journey into sound engineering.
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Ableton Live 12 Essential Training9h 9mAbleton Live 12 Essential Training
By: Rick Schmunk
Learn all the essentials of working effectively with Ableton Live.
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Learning MASSIVE52mLearning MASSIVE
By: J. Scott Giaquinta
Discover the power of MASSIVE, Native Instrument's popular and flexible soft synth for creating colossal-sounding basslines, leads, pads, and more.
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Learning Modular Synthesis: Eurorack Expansion6h 58mLearning Modular Synthesis: Eurorack Expansion
By: Chris Meyer
Discover the important modules you need to expand a core system such as a Moog Mother-32, and explore a selection of modules available in the Eurorack modular synthesizer format.
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Learning Modular Synthesis: Arturia Modular V3h 8mLearning Modular Synthesis: Arturia Modular V
By: Chris Meyer
Use Arturia Modular V—a realistic emulation of the original Moog modular synths of the 1960s and 1970s—to "patch" a modular synth to create your own sounds.
Instructors
Scott Hirsch
Owner Echo Magic & Echo Magic Post. Film and Media Post Production, Musician, Audio Engineer, Producer, Sound Designer, Educator
Evan Sutton
Mikaelin Bluespruce
Grammy-Winning Audio Engineer | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | Expert in Music & Mixing with 3B+ Streams
Rick Schmunk
Professor of Music Technology; Chair, Music Technology at USC Thornton School of Music
J. Scott Giaquinta
Electronic Musician / Sound Designer / Multimedia Specialist / Mad Scientist
Chris Meyer
The force behind Learning Modular & Alias Zone