FM Synthesis

Frequency Modulation

About Video

This video explains the core difference in the Frequency Modulation based synthesis approach compared to the previous 2 modules in this course.

Frequency Modulation

About Video

This video explain the signal routing and deeper ideas of tone generation.

I've tried to keep this as straight forward as possible so while the underlaying math would be a tiny bit more accurate. Namely the modulation signal sideband phase equation and more complex routing configurations.

This is a little more accessible for music producer purposes. For those of you are interested happy to run a class to go a bit further around that.

Frequency Modulation

About Video

This video builds on the theory we looked at in the previous video and takes it to the Ableton environment

Frequency Modulation

About Video

This video we look at how to use FM in serum and a few basic ways you can start using the sounds.

Also a little bit of experimentation at the end

Frequency Modulation  

Module Downloads

This module's download is a link to a free vst called Dexed. It models the classic DX7 synth.

Available for both windows and mac users

Exercises

  • Try to making a classic deep house FM
  • Experiment with all the feature we have played with
  • Have some fun

Ready for Module 4

Congratulations on completing Module 3.

Once you are ready head over to Module 4
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