Sound Design 102: Using Synthesis for Music Production

Using Ableton Live and Reason, we will learn how to craft sounds using any synthesizer to make our tracks amazing.

4.53 (809 reviews)

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What you will learn

Design amazing sounds using any synthesizer

Work in Reason to understand synthesis

Work in Ableton Live to understand synthesis

Create any sound you can imagine using whatever software is at your disposal

The 4 Elements to Synthesis

The Oscillator

The Filter

The Envelope

The Amplifier

The LFO

Glide

Trigger Modes

Velocity Control

FM Synthesis

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Our Verdict

The Sound Design 102 course offers an informative journey into synthesis fundamentals using Ableton Live and Reason, despite certain drawbacks such as the absence of comprehensive sound design examples and visual aids. With clear explanations of key synth elements and engaging teaching methods, learners can develop basic understanding of synthesis before venturing into applying these concepts on their own or experimenting with advanced techniques.

What We Liked

In-depth exploration of synthesis fundamentals using Ableton Live and Reason.
Clear explanations of oscillator, filter, envelope, amplifier, LFO, glide, trigger modes, and velocity control.
Perfectly tuned course content for understanding synth parameters and various software synths.
Engaging teaching style making the abstract concrete
Valuable focus on the underlying concepts of all synthesizers

Potential Drawbacks

Lack of in-depth sound design examples and visual aids
One video seemed unclear and off-topic, not representative of overall course quality.
A few points belabored, slowing the pace for some learners.
More background information on sound wave creation and each synth element would be beneficial.
Demonstrations with less expensive tools would aid accessibility.