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Understanding Audio Synthesis

Question sign What is Audio synthesis in music productionWhat is Audio Synthesis In Music Production?

Short description…

Audio synthesis refers to the method used to create sounds electrically. This method employs the use of a device called a “synthesizer.” A synthesizer generates these sounds by creating electrical signals as “waveforms” from an oscillator. The electrical signals are then amplified and sent to speaks or headphones.

There are various types of syntheses. This post categorizes my series on the most popular and common types used in music production and sound design.

In each post I’ll answer the basic question, What is Audio Synthesis? as well as provide answers to the different types of audio synthesis in an easy to understand, and basic way that I hope you’ll find fun and informative.

So, in the words of my high-school physics teacher, “Sit back, relax, look forward,” and click on the links below that’ll lead you to your desired information destination…

What is Granular Synthesis
Understanding Audio Synthesis

Granular Synthesis Explained

With wavetable, subtractive, additive and other forms of synthesis, it’s easy to see how some engineers can dedicate their lives to synthesizers alone. Each of these worlds comes with boundless possibilities. So in this post, we will be covering granular …

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Additive Synthesis Explained
Learning Center / Understanding Audio Synthesis

Additive Synthesis Explained – What is Additive Synthesis?

Mention the term “additive synthesis” to a roomful of musicians…. …. and you’re likely to come up with a few different reactions. Even if the audience includes a number of experienced synthesists, there will still probably be some contention as …

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What is Wavetable Synthesis
Understanding Audio Synthesis

What is Wavetable Synthesis? – Wavetable Synthesis Explained

Wavetable synthesis is a type of synthesis where an audio’s soundwaves are modelled on the single cycle waveform of a sound source. That being said, wavetable synthesis is an interesting form of audio synthesis. A lot of really cool and …

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Subtractive synthesis Explained What is Subtractive Synthesis
Understanding Audio Synthesis

Subtractive Synthesis Explained – What is Subtractive Synthesis?

If you’ve ever wanted to know what subtractive synthesis was, without having to perform the intellectual acrobatics it sometimes requires to understand the principles behind, fret not… This post will aim to break down the concept of subtractive synthesis to …

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FM Synthesis Basics What is FM Synthesis?
Understanding Audio Synthesis

FM Synthesis Explained – What is FM Synthesis?

In this post we’ll answer a most important question: What is FM Synthesis? What is it about? How do we use it in make music? We’ll understand, in simple terms so that the layman comprehend, what this really interesting form …

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BASIC GEAR

Laptops and ComputersDigital Audio WorkstationsStudio Headphones and SpeakersStudio MicrophonesStudio CablesMIDI ControllersBass Traps

INTERMEDIATE GEAR

Effects PluginsMixing PluginsVocal PluginsMicrophones by TypeStudio Monitor ControllersUSB MixersPower ConditionersStudio Patch Bays

PRO GEAR

Audio PluginsMastering PluginsWaves PluginsHardware ReverbSumming Mixer

GUITAR GEAR

Direct BoxesLoopersGuitar Tuners

OTHER GEAR

Mini SynthsDJ ControllersSampling TurntablesSound Modules

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