Synthesizers

Deepen your understanding of synthesizers with these interactive lessons from Ableton.

Utilize oscillators and filters to create different timbres.

Utilize at least one pitch, filter, and amplitude envelope.

Utilize LFO’s to make the bass go wub wub and the chords have tremolo and vibrato.

A diagram showing how the five pieces of subtractive synthesis connect.

Synthesize a kick drum, snare drum, and hi-hat.

Make three different sounds from scratch using Drift.

After finishing the exercises in this unit, review the following resources.

Make a piece of music exclusively using synthesizers.

Reflect on how risk-taking, curiosity, and creative limits keep your sound fresh.

Share your project with the class and give thoughtful feedback on your classmates' work.