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Ableton have a really cool web based intro to synthesis https://learningsynths.ableton.com/ https://learningsynths.ableton.com/ (and also one for learning music
by tomduncalf 4y ago
Ableton have a really cool web based intro to synthesis https://learningsynths.ableton.com/ https://learningsynths.ableton.com/ (and also one for learning music: https://learningmusic.ableton.com/ https://learningmusic.ableton.com/)
Syntorial (on desktop or iPad) is an app which teaches you synthesis by doing - it’s a full synth which you can use in its own right, and it introduces you to each part and gives you challenges to recreate a certain sound using that part. I can’t say I’ve done the full thing but it’s a cool concept.
You can also just download some free/cheap synths (or get a free trial of Ableton or some other music making software which comes with its own included synths) and start messing around of course haha, there are a tonne of good ones around, including on iOS if you use an iPad (the advantage being the touch screen makes it maybe more fun than using a mouse). GarageBand on Mac is maybe a fun place to start experimenting too.
Happy to advise more if you have specific things you’re interested in!
- ROTMetro 4y agoVital is an amazing free virtual synth. It rivals the pay ones at this point and makes it on most of my tracks (though Arturia Pigments is my favorite VST).
- bbgm 4y agoI have a 9 year old who’s learning all about synths via a combination of the synths in garage band and my OP1. Great combo IMO
- ROTMetro 4y agoThe only bummer about synths now is that at 9 I learned a lot of networking concepts from having to adjust the MIDI setup of my keyboards/drum machines/sequencer (and then be able to get them back how my dad wanted them without him knowing I changed everything). Other than that I can't imagine if I would have had these capabilities at an early age. I mean, oh, you want a free symphony to play your music? OK. https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/bbc-symphony-orchestra-discover/ https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/bbc-symphony-orchestr... https://www.spitfireaudio.com/bbc-so-discover/application/ https://www.spitfireaudio.com/bbc-so-discover/application/