Algoritm FM Synthesizer Tutorial

Algoritm FM Synthesizer has landed in the Reason Rack! Whether it's shimmering bells, angry bass, apocalyptic noise or dreamy pads, Algoritm's combination of FM operators, wavetable oscillators, waveform shapers, and filters come together to make a sound design playground. In this tutorial Ryan will demystify the sometimes abstract concept of FM synthesis and get you making custom sounds with Algoritm's powerful and intuitive design. Also this is a good time to take a look at some of the the new features of the Reason 11 suite.

0:00 Intro

0:50 What is FM Synthesis?
1:56 Algoritm's FM Operators
3:26 Making a Bell Sound
4:56 Multiple FM Operators
5:41 The Routing Section
6:42 Using Feedback Loops
7:28 Going beyond FM Synthesis
8:34 The Wavetable Oscillator
9:24 Using the Filter module
10:51 The Randomizer
11:50 Randomizing a pad
13:05 Outro

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[usta]

Every course/explanation I've found on FM synthesis always felt like a science class I was taking. Thanks for this easy explanation which made me understand FM synthesis even better. I'll probably pick this great synth up down the line.

[nofx]

Reason is so underrated. I never see videos so carefully crafted from other DAW companies.

[noisesbyjames]

This is seriously one of the best synth tutorials I've ever watched. Ryan, you have a real gift for this. Thanks so much for explaining things so clearly.

[EkssperimentalSoundsStudio]

This is massive! Big up RS crew, can’t wait to try it!

[DavidAndersonKirk]

I made an absolute banger with two of the generative presets. No shame. The sound design that comes ready made is extraordinary. Absolutely love this synth.

[Kaitain]

RS innovating the interface as much as anything else. It's impossible to overstate how important that is for computer music making. Well played, can't wait to try it!

[michaelgrijak]

John Chowning is a smiling man right now! Well done Reason Studios! Well done! You not only outdid yourselves, you also managed to one up both John AND Yamaha!! This is a Very Good Synth.

[dartist]

Finally someone who really knows how to explain in plain english FM synthesis. Thank you so much.

[KacyDennis]

Excellent tutorial on FM. Very well designed FM synth. Great that it includes wavetables.

[johnghadimi]

Got Algoritm today, and patiently waiting for future parts of this "tutorial". Ryan's videos are always pure gold.

[myfathersson]

Great way to simplify FM synthesis! Also, a nice compliment to Europa and Grain!

[doriginal]

You actually explained it way better than anybody has on YouTube.

[BrokTheLoneWolf]

Reason is such a beast. Been using it since 2.5 I’m amazed at the progress

[buckycore]

Man, this is my absolute favorite synth ever. Love. At. First. Tweak (and this video)

[georgenext]

Great UX and GUI well done guys!! People will come in if you make a complete Reason overhaul of the old devices + the announced GUI scaling option i heard it's coming.

[OddScienceHarry]

Picked this up today with the great deal of buying the bass line generator. And after some patch playing I was really blown away! I’ll start exploring more after this video! Thanx

[OTR]

Ryan, you're the man, thank you for these videos.

[dansteeby]

Great to see more cables on the front of a synth again in Reason! I love me some Complex-1.

[WunHungLo]

I spent 2 days 38 years ago at Yamaha in Milton Keynes getting a DX retail expert certificate from Dave (everyone of a certain age will probably know Dave from Yamaha. I truly came out none the FREAKIN but made a cool Rhodes sound. I spent the next 35 years in the music business and until watching this video I had no idea how FM synthesis really worked. I know there is a lot more to it but thanks for the FM 101 lesson. I just remember strange dna type graphics on the dx7 for the various algorithms.... And switched off.

[stefangusdesign]

Nice graphic detail with the shrinking level button. And sweet educational video! True Reason style.