FM Synthesis 101: FM Synthesis Explored
Rishabh Rajan | Duration: 1h 50m | Video: H264 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC 44,1 kHz 2ch | 514 MB | Language: English

FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis always had a reputation of being challenging to program, but once you learn it, it's a very rewarding synthesis method for sound designers and musicians. The most popular hardware FM synth is the vintage Yamaha DX7, but nowadays FM is available in a variety of software instruments. Thankfully it's much easier to program on a big computer screen than on a tiny DX7 16 x 2 LCD display! With its soft synth shootout approach, this course explores the creative possibilities offered by FM synthesis.

FM synthesis is very different from more traditional synthesis methods, so that's why Rishabh starts the course by diving into some important FM synthesis theory. Operators, carriers and modulators are clearly demonstrated using Reaktor Blocks. The differences between Exponential, Linear and Linear Thru Zero are also explained in an easy-to-understand fashion.