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Zugzwang
Doin' it for the love


Registration Date: 13-05-2009
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Ez dotbe massive,
I just recently picked up Native Instrument's FM8 VSTi plugin and I must say I am very impressed. This synth looks like an absolute powerhouse capable of generating millions of different sounds..
The only problem is properly learning FM synthesis.
Do any of you have experience with FM synthesis or know of any good resources to help learn about making different sounds? I've tried both FL Studio's Sytrus and the FM7/FM8 but it is very hard making sounds from scratch and steering clear of that tinny, annoying sine/sawtooth/noisy sound.
I understand the concept of FM synthesis where you have operators affecting other operators but that doesn't necessarily translate into the ability to produce results with it. I have experimented with it a lot but whenever I modulate an operator with itself or modulate another operator I still get that "sine with extra harmonics" sound or "really annoying buzzing sawtooth" synth that I have trouble staying away from.
Any tips/good reading on the subject?
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12-07-2009 09:08 |
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Saikonutta
not helpful ^^
 
Registration Date: 09-11-2006
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I still get that "sine with extra harmonics" sound or "really annoying buzzing sawtooth" synth that I have trouble staying away from. |
use mod envelopes & LFO's to shape dynamics, and to modulate your operators(to get nice alternating harmonics) , so you don't get that static sound.
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12-07-2009 12:31 |
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