Understanding Subtractive Synthesis - A Beginners Guide Part 1 - Intro

*Please note this is the introductory video for the full Understanding Subtractive Synthesis course which is available at the above URL*

Join sound designer Bluffmunkey as he breaks down subtractive synthesises to it's component parts, showing you what makes subtractive synthesis unique, and how to get the most out of the synths you own. This is the perfect way to start truly understanding subtractive synthesis and sound design.



Marry this with our fourth coming series on each of the major softsynths, new and unique sounds will now be only a few knob turns away. Covering everything from oscillator types, filters and envelopes to modulating your sounds using LFO's and modulation envelopes, there's nothing you won't know about subtractive synthesis after this!



Finally just to finish up we take 4 key elements - Drums, Bass, Leads, and pads and textures, with Bluffmunkey showing you how to go about constructing each of these sounds.

[ElectricEddieDaus]

What's with this term "Subtractive Synthesis" reference you just basically described the basic principles of how most Synth's work? Your explanation of the basic principles of Synth's was good. But it seems like you are trying to coin a new phrase to capture an audience. If I am wrong please explain your new definition of "Subtractive Synthesis" I have worked with many Synth's for a number of years and I have never heard of "Subtractive Synthesis". So what's the difference between "Subtractive Synthesis" & General understanding of how Synth's work?

[MrWicoe]

Nice one mate, you sure know how to explain things!

[Alfierocks]

sublime video, learnt everything i needed to within first min

[nicholasfinelli]

nice job, you really made it easy for me to understand

[motrzysta]

You could just explain it by example HERE in Ableton [in a few minutes, I guess] - sure it's not rocket science, especially if most of visitors on this vid are music producers - instead of starting to "explain the history of synths" and linking to a "part 2" on external www where the vid part 2 doesn't start, just shows "error". FAIL.

[bassbuzzmusic]

Do more sound design video plz
I really like your videos 😘

[michaelchapman]

don't waste your time there's no knowledge in this video