Ian McIntosh – Intro To Synthesis & Sound Design

Ian McIntosh – Intro To Synthesis & Sound DesignLearn the secrets of sound design and synthesis that you’ll use for the rest of your life (in music).What if I told you what you need to know in order to create an amazing pad sound, sculpt a perfect piano sound, make a punchy synth bass or a searing lead… all start with the same fundamental knowledge?What if that same foundation would give you the knowledge and understanding to start learning how to use compression the studio, eq for live sound, and understand crucial aspects of mixing audio?Now imagine that you could learn that foundational knowledge in about 2 1/2 hours.It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. The concepts you need to know in order to make amazing sounds on your keyboard, overlap with so many of the concepts you’ll find in studio production, live audio production, and more. Synthesis and Sound Design concepts are universal and apply to every genre, approach, and style in music. The same tech you need to know to make a filter “zap” is the same tech you need to know to make a compressor sing.And now, I want to share that knowledge with you…INTRODUCINGIntro To SynthesisHow To Create And Modify Sounds In Any Synth Or SoftwareWhat you will discover inside:The backgroundYou’ll learn the quick and dirty history of synthesis and why it’s important for understanding modern synths and software. The truth is, almost all tech in modern music stems from this era – truly understanding the context of what we are doing is a big deal.ClarityOne of the frequent responses I get from students of this class goes something like “I hit the edit button on my keyboard… and actually understood what I was seeing.”Imagine never getting confused at settings in your synth, keyboard, or software again.A universal processYou’ll discover the process and flow that lets you design just about any sound ever – in any piece of software or synth. Whether you pick up a vintage Juno, pop open Omnisphere, or hit “edit” on an Kronos… you’ll know exactly what to do next in order to achieve your desired sound.Examples that are actually useful.Too often, we get examples that don’t actually help.“What’s a filter?” “CHECK OUT THIS SPACESHIP NOISE!!!”When the truth is… that doesn’t help at all. I give you examples and show you how to build sounds you’ll actually use.