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Home of Syntorial and Building Blocks
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Hey there (unknown)!
Welcome to a brand new Resonance Report!
Sometimes I can get stuck for ideas when writing introductions and I can spend a good half an hour staring at my computer screen and keyboard.
Spending time on other sections can often spur an idea on.
This makes me think of when we get stuck writing the start or ‘hook’ of a song. Spending hours labouring over nothing but this part. Inevitably little is achieved.
If you find yourself getting stuck on one part of a tune then try switching to another section to work on. You might find an idea forming tangentially that will allow you to flesh out the parts you were struggling with.
Anyway let’s get into some super useful music making tips and tricks!
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Layer noise behind your synth sounds to fill them out and add harmonic interest. This works especially great with ’Trance’ Poly Saws. Add distortion and reverb afterwards to really spice up the results!
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2 -> Your House Is Full Of Instruments! |
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Do you find yourself seeking out cool and interesting sounds for your tunes that sound really unique? Well here is a fantastic video showcasing the use of household items to expand your sonic palette:
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Watch as Virtual Riot showcases a few very powerful sampling techniques to take your sound design to the next level!
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3 -> Make Chords That Vibe! |
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Do you feel like you are using similar chords a lot? Or that your chord sequences feel a little too safe? Here is a video exploring chords with 'the wormhole' technique:
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In this video Jaron Lopez showcases a really cool technique to for unique and interesting chord sequences. Get this knowledge in your memory banks now!
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This weeks sound showcase is the iconic lead sound from 'Faithless - Insomnia'
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The pluck synthesizer sound in Faithless’s “Insomnia,” starting at 2:18, is a defining element of the track’s energetic and driving rhythm. This sound is generated by a Roland JP-8000, giving its characteristic plucked, percussive quality. The sound is layered and textured, adding depth to the track’s dynamic build-up. We’ll recreate this sound with just a single synth patch by using techniques such as detuning oscillators, adding noise, and modulating the filter envelope to achieve the desired thickness and movement.
Using Primer, learn how this synth sound was made and how to remake it yourself. |
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