Methodical Sound Synthesis

Methodical Sound Synthesis

  Most techniques that are used to synthesize sound are based around the source and modify concept. To illustrate my point, one element produces the sound source while another element changes it over time. This concept is more obvious in simpler, commercially...
How to Make Mau5 Chord Stabs

How to Make Mau5 Chord Stabs

All things considered, one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear in an electronic production is a well placed synthetic chord sound. You have probably heard these in Deadmau5 tracks like The Veldt and October. Moreover, the sound can be made on analog gear,...
8 Bar EDM Buildup

8 Bar EDM Buildup

INTRODUCTION There is no drop without anticipation. A drop without a buildup is like a good ending to a bad movie. There are many different styles and lengths of buildups but the most popular are 8 and 16 bar EDM buildups. In this tutorial I will walk through the...