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Synthesis and Sound Design
This course takes you from understanding the fundamental building blocks of sound to designing professional-quality patches across every major synthesis method. Each module delivers practical, usable sounds—not just theory. By the end, you'll have a personal library of original sounds and the skills to create any tone you can imagine.
14 Modules
60 Lessons
~45 Hours
What You'll Learn
This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know, with hands-on examples and real-world applications.
1
Sound Design Fundamentals
4 lessons
The Nature of Sound
Synth Architecture 101
Modulation - Bringing Sounds to Life
Your First Patch from Scratch
2
Subtractive Synthesis
6 lessons
Subtractive Philosophy and Workflow
Filter Mastery
Envelope Shaping
LFO Applications
Classic Subtractive Sounds
Build It—Subtractive Supersaw Stack
3
FM Synthesis
5 lessons
FM Fundamentals
FM in Modern Synths
Practical FM Techniques
FM Sound Design Strategies
Build It—DX7-Style Electric Piano
4
Wavetable Synthesis
5 lessons
Wavetable Concepts
Serum Deep Dive
Vital Deep Dive
Wavetable Sound Design Techniques
Build It—Evolving Wavetable Lead
5
Granular Synthesis
4 lessons
Granular Fundamentals
Granular Tools
Granular Techniques
Build It—Granular Atmosphere from Voice
6
Sampling & Sample-Based Synthesis
4 lessons
Sampling Fundamentals
Samplers as Instruments
Resampling Workflow
Build It—Sampled Instrument from Found Sound
7
Additive Synthesis
3 lessons
Additive Concepts
Additive in Practice
Build It—Evolving Organ Pad
8
Physical Modeling Synthesis
3 lessons
Physical Modeling Concepts
Physical Modeling Tools
Build It—Hybrid Plucked Instrument
9
Bass Sound Design
5 lessons
Bass Fundamentals
Sub Bass Design
Mid Bass and Reese Bass
808 and Pluck Bass
Build It—Layered Bass Stack
10
Lead & Arp Sound Design
4 lessons
Lead Sound Principles
Classic Lead Types
Arpeggiator Sound Design
Build It—Expressive Performance Lead
11
Pad & Atmosphere Design
4 lessons
Pad Design Principles
Pad Synthesis Approaches
Atmosphere and Texture
Build It—Cinematic Pad Stack
12
Synth FX Design
4 lessons
FX Fundamentals
Risers and Uplifters
Downlifters and Impacts
Build It—Complete Transition FX Kit
13
Drums from Synthesis
5 lessons
Synthesized Drum Principles
Kick Drum Synthesis
Snare Drum Synthesis
Hi-Hat and Percussion Synthesis
Build It—Complete Synthesized Drum Kit
14
Pro Workflow
4 lessons
Sound Layering Mastery
Preset Organization
Resampling and Sound Curation
Continuous Improvement
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Learn by doing with hands-on exercises and real-world examples that you can apply immediately.
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