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Home of Syntorial and Building Blocks
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Hey there (unknown)!
We are back with another Resonance Report!
Do you ever wonder where inspiration comes from? Why it is sometimes there and sometimes you feel completely dry of ideas? Do you ever contemplate the potentially isolated quantum mechanisms underlying consciousness itself? (Let’s leave that one for a future mail out… maybe)
A lot of time when inspiration seemingly drys up it can be for many reasons. We like to think we will make that amazing piece of music from nothing except our innate creative muscles. 2 hours pass and you’re still staring at a blank project screen with nothing much to show for it.
Often times it is because something is missing. Something that sparks an idea. Listening to new music or music that you would really listen to can start to make those neurons fire. I have found sometimes not even listening to music but just listening to the world outside can spark an idea. Like walking past construction work and hearing an interesting rhythm that I can then play with.
Mostly inspiration does require an external influence to get that ball rolling. So don’t be shy to look to other musical influences or even the sound of the movement of the world around you. You never know where that next spark of creativity may come from.
#doyouevengetinspiredbro
Let’s get into some production tips and tricks!
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Want to create a classic FM bell? Start with two sine wave oscillators. Use one to frequency modulate the other. Change the pitch of the modulator sine oscillator to around 20 semitones above the other sine oscillator. Adjust the modulation amount until you get that bell like tone. In the amp envelope bring the sustain level down to 50%. Fast decay and long release. Add chorus and reverb to taste. Now you have a cool DX7 style bell!
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2 -> The 303 bass. A short history! |
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The Roland TB-303. One of the most famous synths ever made known for its cool patterns, distinctive filters and screaming distortion. Here is a great video looking at the fascinating history of the 303 across 12 songs and four decades:
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Watch as Captain Pikant dives into 12 different 303 patterns used in major songs since Roland released this iconic synth!
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3 -> Beginner vs Pro Synth Sounds! |
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So you have a load of great synth sounds you have been making or have downloaded. But as you are trying to implement them in your music they just don't seem to have that professional sound and you don't know what to do about it. Well here is a video looking at techniques for how to make your synth work shine in your tracks:
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In this video Big Z delves into several techniques to get the most out of those amazing synth presets you have. Get this knowledge in your memory banks now!
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This weeks sound showcase is from "Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place" and we are specifically looking at those iconic synth keys that fill the track.
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Radiohead’s “Everything in Its Right Place,” the opening track of their 2000 album *Kid A*, features distinctive synthesizer keys that set the tone for the song’s experimental nature. This sound was crafted using the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer, known for its rich analog textures.
The song is notable for its unconventional 10/4 time signature, contributing to its unique rhythmic feel. You can hear the synthesizer lead prominently at the beginning of the track.
Using Primer, learn how this synth sound was made and how to remake it yourself. |
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Aside from sharing quick useful tips for music making and synth presets, We also make some seriously effective, engaging, and award winning courses.
And guess what? We'll give you these courses in exchange for money! Isn't that awesome?!! I know right?!!!
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