Roland S-1 | Synth Sound Design Basics Tutorial | Master the Roland S-1: Ep. 1

This is the first video in my series on mastering the Roland S-1. In this episode, I cover the essential sound design features of this powerful little synth. Future videos will dive into advanced sound design, creative jamming techniques, sequencer tricks, and anything else you’d like to see.

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Oscillators (and Harmonics)
04:36 Sawtooth Oscillator
05:35 Pulse Oscillator
07:10 Sub Oscillator
08:04 Noise Oscillator
11:05 Filter
12:32 Envelope
15:45 Modulation
18:50 FX: Delay
20:05 FX: Reverb
22:35 FX: Chorus
23:30 Other Sound Modes