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Logic Pro X: What is Subtractive Synthesis ?

Jono Buchanan Music 2,480 1 year ago
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Logic’s collection of instruments is awash with synthesisers and whilst the EFM1 provides some Frequency Modulation synthesis and Sculpture lets us dabble in the world of Physical Modelling, most of Logic’s synths are based on a Subtractive Synthesis engine. BUY Exclusive Presets for Logic Synths ➡️ http://jono-buchanan-music-s-school.teachable.com/p/sonic-resources-cinematic-pads-01-709242?utm_source=JB_YouTube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yt_pads_sell This week, we’re going to go back to school to find out what Subtractive Synthesis is and to understand how we can use the ‘modules’ of a synthesiser to shape and build new sounds. For many years, I’ve found that explaining Subtractive Synthesis works well if you picture the Olympic rings - five overlapping circles, with each one representing a different module of a Synthesiser. And as it’s an Olympic year, why wouldn’t we?! 👉 Subtractive Synthesis Part 2 https://youtu.be/MWxx--mVvCk 👉 Guide to Logic's Sculpture Synth https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6JM7SQmyRYwznr4bZ5glI-wh9bqhn9A2 -------------------------------------------------------- Are you Interested in Media Composing ? The Complete Orchestral sample Programming Bundle: 👉https://learn.jonobuchananmusic.com/p/orchestral-programming-compete?utm_source=JB_YouTube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sp03_launch&utm_content=ytstream_bundle Exclusive Presets for Logic Synths ➡️ http://jono-buchanan-music-s-school.teachable.com/p/sonic-resources-cinematic-pads-01-709242?utm_source=JB_YouTube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yt_pads_sell -------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:43 What is Subtractive Synthesis? 02:24 The Olympic Rings 03:21 What is an Oscillator? 05:28 Synths as musical instruments 07:21 Filters 08:32 Volume/Amplifier 09:23 Synth signal flow 10:43 Sound shaping 11:36 LFOs 16:00 Envelope overview 18:02 ADSR 21:35 Theory summary 22:06 ES M Oscillator and Filter 26:00 Volume section and Decay 28:49 Filter Decay 31:07 Velocity within the ES M 32:15 Overdrive and Glide 32:45 Filter Resonance 35:45 Filter Env with Resonance 36:44 Summary -------------------------------------------------------------

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