Synth Basics (Everything You Need to Know)

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  • Get your free synthesizer cheat sheet here: www.musicianonamission.com/st...
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    00:01:45 - The Oscillator
    00:05:15 - The Filter
    00:10:03 - The LFO
    00:14:50 - The ADSR
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    Sick of synth videos that sound like graduate level textbooks? Today you'll learn all the basics of synths at a beginner level. By the end of this lesson you'll feel way more confident working with any synth you get your hands on!
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    #Synth #Oscillator #HomeRecording
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  • @masteringcom
    @masteringcom  ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Get the free synthesizer cheat sheet (along with ALL of our other mixing cheat sheets) for free here: www.musicianonamission.com/start-ytorg

    • @johne1599
      @johne1599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great video! Thanks! Unfortunately, none of your cheat sheet links work. If you have a new link, that would be great, otherwise, thanks for the great video!!

    • @Alvsyn
      @Alvsyn ปีที่แล้ว

      Your link is broken. Oof.

    • @amorak223
      @amorak223 ปีที่แล้ว

      broken link

    • @LarsVanNistelrooij
      @LarsVanNistelrooij ปีที่แล้ว

      it doesn't work anymore!! :(

    • @embededfabrication4482
      @embededfabrication4482 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      vids showing how to create / mimic patches for popular music maybe?

  • @The0Stroy
    @The0Stroy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    LFO is basically like an extra hand that twist knobs for you.

    • @zt3853
      @zt3853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      *no innuendo intended*

    • @nervousneighbour
      @nervousneighbour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@zt3853 Everything was fine until you brought it up. Now, I can't unsee it.

    • @phonybologna1697
      @phonybologna1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love it

    • @Bolockaye206
      @Bolockaye206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like a compressor

    • @The0Stroy
      @The0Stroy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Bolockaye206 Not quite because compressor can twist knobs. LFO do it in repetitive pattern, Compressor takes value from outside imput.

  • @jc-fd7kj
    @jc-fd7kj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    This is the first time Ive felt like I might actually be able to understand how to use a synth. Very clear and extremely helpful. thanks so much!

    • @masteringcom
      @masteringcom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Glad it helped!

    • @rytaray
      @rytaray 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Saaaame!!😊❤

    • @tinikadavis2412
      @tinikadavis2412 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I KNOW RIGHT LMAOOO

  • @caseyspaos448
    @caseyspaos448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    OMG! Someone actually explaining this stuff to total newbies like me! Thanks, brother!

  • @jeremya9675
    @jeremya9675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Perfect video. This is how you teach someone who is seeing this for the first time

  • @Sheepyhead
    @Sheepyhead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great video but there's no cheat sheet on the given link - just a form to insert first name and email address, kinda sus

  • @isaacdynys6518
    @isaacdynys6518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is the most engaging synth video I’ve ever watched

  • @PutlOfficial
    @PutlOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I don't comment very often, but this is an incredible video.. The review is so helpful and you describe it well. Thank you man

    • @masteringcom
      @masteringcom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @perkysid
      @perkysid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You don't comment very often but when you do.. you get a like and a comment from the creator himself

    • @PutlOfficial
      @PutlOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@perkysid I guess this youtube is run by God

    • @genegagnon7162
      @genegagnon7162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is my first ever comment and I second this 👌🏼

    • @jamz9756
      @jamz9756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PutlOfficial oooooh
      god bless him
      you comment in this video twice

  • @steve6888
    @steve6888 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this video is absolutely GOLDEN, as someone who's totally new to synths and is learning, this has helped a ton. Thank you so much!

  • @godsmacker744
    @godsmacker744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely fantastic. Pedagogic, comprehensive, engaging and understandable. High quality content.
    Please consider making a second part to this, where you further explore the different aspects that make up the synthesizer.

  • @hockeytalk6084
    @hockeytalk6084 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You present this information in a way such that I am able to clearly process it and really, REALLY let it marinate. This is awesome man. You just filled in so many dots for me in terms of things I’ve been avoiding trying to understand for too long. Excellent tutorial. I actually finally feel like I’m ready to dive into some of these synths and start designing my own sounds

  • @vibrantvibes326
    @vibrantvibes326 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wanted to tell you that your teaching style was excellent. I have watched countless videos trying to learn different things on youtube and your teaching was one of the best I've seen. You were straight to the point, without being too animated and you did a little review at the end, which solidified the knowledge for me. Thanks for making this video and you should look into teaching if you are not already a teacher. It might be your calling!

  • @Siralantoon
    @Siralantoon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your explanation of the LFO was a thing of beauty.
    As a newbie synth owner in my 70th year I have had difficulty in creating a coherent visualisation of how things function and interact.
    The clarity of your description has been such a help.
    Thank You.

  • @LanNguyen-iu3oe
    @LanNguyen-iu3oe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    wow, thanks so much! this is such an amazing beginning tutorial. ive been into msuic for a while now, mainly just playing instruments but recently i've been curious about production. My first midi keyboard I ordered is coming in a couple days, so I'm super stoked to try out your tips here! Thanks again, Drew!

  • @qm9797
    @qm9797 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a superb tutorial. Love how clear the info gets in to my mind and also love the pronunciation of the audio terms.

  • @alexeysoloviev2924
    @alexeysoloviev2924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The best tutorial ever! Now I can understand how everything works in synths. Other tutorials are too complicated for me lol Thank you so much!

  • @CJ-km5zz
    @CJ-km5zz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is seriously one the best video ever. I genuinely can't believe how clear, concise and thought through it is. I thank you

  • @chillmanhillman2946
    @chillmanhillman2946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would go as far as to say this is the most informative video on synthesis on TH-cam for beginners on the subject. This all just seemed to click the way you explained it. Thats a skill in itself! More like this PLEASE !!! bless

  • @c.j.arellano2347
    @c.j.arellano2347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is the synth tutorial I needed in my life. THANK YOU!

  • @jimfogle184
    @jimfogle184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I've viewed one of your video tutorials. Fantastic video. Great content, well thought out script, good timing, professional production. Best of all, I learned what I hoped to learn from watching your video. Thank you!

  • @phonybologna1697
    @phonybologna1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched a ton of synth videos and this is the first one that explained the basics a clear and logical fashion. What it is nic!!

  • @gerryk9
    @gerryk9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the best tutorial for beginners that i have watched. and ive watched sooo many

  • @shaunsummerfield7798
    @shaunsummerfield7798 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent tutorial, one of the best I've seen - goes a long way toward clearing up the confusion. Thankyou fine sir. Much appreciated.

  • @MrBmic
    @MrBmic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation of the oscillator. Simple and straight to the point. Thanks.

  • @ryanlu9004
    @ryanlu9004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Drew you are fantastic. Words cannot express how helpful this video is... Love it. This vid deserves at least 10 times more view...

  • @lancearn7332
    @lancearn7332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Many thanks Drew.
    I have no musical or Synth experience, but some electrical knowledge and I have spent the last 2 months scouring the internet for tutorials on synth design and construction. This little tutorial of yours is exactly the right information I needed to get me started on understanding the simple basics of DIY synthesizer construction. If I ever get it finished I shall be sure to send you a pic, maybe even a vid of it (hopefully) working..

  • @martinak.8226
    @martinak.8226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely helpful! I’m a total beginner and THIS is the video I was desperately looking for! Great job, thanks!

  • @boosterbeats3650
    @boosterbeats3650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks so much for the amazing tutorial!
    You explained so well that i really got excited

  • @nessadove1369
    @nessadove1369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greaaat tutorial! Best I’ve seen. Simple. Informative. Illustrative. Thank you!🙌🏽

  • @bringerofdoom3750
    @bringerofdoom3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good, clear, simple video. One of the better explanations I have heard.

  • @Johncressey
    @Johncressey ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Video! Will recommend to anyone who asks me about synthesis!! You are natural born teacher.

  • @xutsider
    @xutsider ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the best synth tutorial ive ever watched.. and its only a basic tutorial lol.. dont ever delete this video

  • @kalesalad1
    @kalesalad1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video!! I love the way you organize the information. So easy to understand.

  • @kaimai2203
    @kaimai2203 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This really is a clear and intuitive tutorial, thanks for your effort

  • @itsadamtruitt
    @itsadamtruitt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is the best tutorial on synth. You demystified it effortlessly. Thank you for this resource.

  • @shannonia81
    @shannonia81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your explanation of an LFO was so helpful!

  • @Alex-no3co
    @Alex-no3co 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best beginner synth tutorial I have watched. Thank you!

  • @DJMikeron
    @DJMikeron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I now understand how a sound is built and what the 4 Blocks are. Now I can go ahead and build a sound because I understand the structure how it’s done. Great help and explained with simplicity. I really appreciate your work thank you. .

  • @henrythebee8179
    @henrythebee8179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is really really great he really tries to get us to under stand and he repeats things incase we didn’t hear the first time amazing job !

  • @Kabodnm
    @Kabodnm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST SYNTH VIDS....THANK GOD FOR U MAN

  • @sakuracloud__
    @sakuracloud__ ปีที่แล้ว

    you are incredible at explaining things and structuring a lesson. thank you so much

  • @bobbypropes5346
    @bobbypropes5346 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SUPER informative and fantastic video. This is EXACTLY what I needed to get started. Thank you, kind stranger.

  • @vsillah
    @vsillah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best breakdown for a synth that I've ever seen. Automatic subscribe. Thanks!

  • @nutelu3462
    @nutelu3462 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been trying to understand ADSR for a while now, but you explained it very well and I understood it immediately. Huge Thanks!

  • @yamittuiran1458
    @yamittuiran1458 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation, earned yourself a like and a new subscriber. Also the cheatsheet is extremely clean, complete, and organized. Thanks for your work! Greetings from Colombia.

  • @smiiofficial
    @smiiofficial ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible explanation. Thank you so much.

  • @royevans4581
    @royevans4581 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was an excellent presentation. Thank you.

  • @PracticallyVocal
    @PracticallyVocal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely helpful. Thank you for the thoughtful presentation!

  • @mikevytal
    @mikevytal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a way anyone should be able to grasp.

  • @zazaballz09
    @zazaballz09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learnt a lot from this video, thanks so much for explaining the basics of synths and not jumping into complex tutorials :D

  • @RamnathSundar
    @RamnathSundar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant simplistic explanation of all about synthesis... Kudos !!!

  • @eburone
    @eburone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I learned a ton! Thanks a lot for the effort you put in! Excellent video!

  • @CarlosSanchezcsbphoto
    @CarlosSanchezcsbphoto 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. It has helped me a lot to solve doubts. Thank you!

  • @DonnyNSN
    @DonnyNSN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Rob. That was very informative. We've all got to start somewhere, and that's as good a place as any I've seen on the tube.

  • @capitaldharma
    @capitaldharma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Simple and clear.

  • @distvill-6812
    @distvill-6812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I brought my first synth a few days ago and I’m very excited. This was so helpful in helping me understand how making sounds work

    • @masteringcom
      @masteringcom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So glad we could help! Enjoy your new synth!

    • @karlhudson7209
      @karlhudson7209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what did you buy?

  • @adamlandry7265
    @adamlandry7265 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic tutorial. I've been messing with presets for too long. Way simpler than I thought it would be!

  • @apppantry1272
    @apppantry1272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation!

  • @TDiamond777
    @TDiamond777 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing video, exactly what i was looking for! Thank you bro!

  • @Frank.Zimmermann
    @Frank.Zimmermann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Drew! Very well explained. 👍 Thank you so much, and of course thanks for the cheat sheet! Greetings from Berlin!

  • @azaazelx
    @azaazelx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The explanation is quite simple and neat. Thank you ❤

  • @tomookay
    @tomookay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video! Definitely understand the basics now. THANK YOU!

  • @literallyhax9554
    @literallyhax9554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ive spent 20 minutes to hear what i already knew
    didn't regret

  • @FilipeSalgueiroo
    @FilipeSalgueiroo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This would have been so valuable a couple of months ago when I was trying to figure all of this out eheh Great content!!

  • @cael_i
    @cael_i ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a great, explanatory, video! I actually took notes during this video. Heading off to my Bass station II to try these principles out!

  • @Hyper_Dreamer
    @Hyper_Dreamer ปีที่แล้ว

    The clearest video for beginners I have seen, cool. And thx for the great cheat sheets!

  • @gerryk9
    @gerryk9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I finally understand LFOs. Thank you

  • @echterrosenquarz9443
    @echterrosenquarz9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO GLAD I stumbled over this video!

  • @Tokiofritz
    @Tokiofritz ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant tutorial. So many of them overcomplicate and waffle. Thanks man!

  • @neckknee8
    @neckknee8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work on your channel !

  • @lotus8203
    @lotus8203 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously thank you SO much! I know basically nothing about music, but I keep wanting to learn how to make synth music. I really appreciate you!!!!

  • @alexandrelaurent7941
    @alexandrelaurent7941 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. I'm so happy to finally understand all that potentiometers!!

  • @purplehazeto
    @purplehazeto ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all the info! and for all the PDFs! much appreciated! :)

  • @SmokeChamp
    @SmokeChamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to get the synthesizer cheat sheet!!! I watched his 23 min video about taking your music to the next level and what it takes to make it there, and I admit there is so much about the basics that I don't know. Thanks to this video and all the different cheat sheets, I can learn.

  • @RichardFriendartist
    @RichardFriendartist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was excellent. Today is the first day I am trying to learn this stuff (and not just turning on a VST and plucking around). This helps a lot!!

  • @nutmeg8864
    @nutmeg8864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful! I am brand new to synthesis and this was very informative and easy to understand. Thank you! :)

  • @donflippin1086
    @donflippin1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! At least I got more confident in their use, and now I'm able to create some nice sounding synths! Will definetily continue my journey to synthesizing.

  • @hihiepshihi2964
    @hihiepshihi2964 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an amazing tutorial. You explained this so good for a noob like me. Thank you so much!

  • @darrenjharris9907
    @darrenjharris9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video for beginner sound designers/synth users. Well done.

  • @mubashirakbar7403
    @mubashirakbar7403 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sir you make it easier for me to understand synthesizer.

  • @888BJSTAR888
    @888BJSTAR888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Super vidéo merci beaucoup! Great explanation, thanks for your work!

  • @giancarlomaldonado
    @giancarlomaldonado ปีที่แล้ว

    Crystal clear, thank you.

  • @DavidConnors
    @DavidConnors 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really concise intro for beginners. Thanks so much for sharing it.

  • @alexsvetlevdontuseusenewal3732
    @alexsvetlevdontuseusenewal3732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Great pace. A lot of knowledge shared in a short time.

  • @admulberg
    @admulberg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing lesson! Thanks!

  • @NathanFazekas
    @NathanFazekas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this! Great info for a synth newbie like me

  • @MarkFreedmanNY
    @MarkFreedmanNY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation. Thanks!

  • @jonathansnead644
    @jonathansnead644 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely the best explanation I’ve seen. Thank you!

  • @CarlosSanchezcsbphoto
    @CarlosSanchezcsbphoto หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting. Thank you very much for these videos.

  • @amusicalexplorer
    @amusicalexplorer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you (or you guys) so much for this video! I am a bit of a newb to synths, and this made everything so much clearer!

  • @Muschgl
    @Muschgl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work! Easy to understand

  • @yesfredfredburger8008
    @yesfredfredburger8008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch a lot of educational youtube, and I play a lot of guitar, but I DO NOT watch a lot of music education content. This is by far the best music tutorial I've seen in video format

  • @dennischauhan_dc2964
    @dennischauhan_dc2964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very clear to understand so thank you for your help ❤️

  • @NirHason
    @NirHason 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You nailed it, brother! Thanks for making this video! now I have a clue what I'm looking at on the FANTOM 8 SYNTH.

  • @derekholland3328
    @derekholland3328 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial..clear explanations..thank you.

  • @imunzni7069
    @imunzni7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I understood it all. Thanks man! This video was really helpful.

  • @erazmo
    @erazmo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly explained. Thank you.

  • @stuartquate7500
    @stuartquate7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best music tutorials on TH-cam.

  • @ilovenycsomuch
    @ilovenycsomuch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate basic videos like these

  • @douglassmithe9799
    @douglassmithe9799 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude this was a great tutorial, it explained everything really well!