Boards of Canada’s classic sound is the result of some pretty rare vintage synths and hardware, but we can come close with digital options like these.
Tag: demystifying synths
Articles about synthesizers/soft synths, referencing any of the courses in the course series “Demystifying Synths”
What Is Weather for the Blind?
A UV, moisture, wind, and temperature controlled synthesizer that soundtracks each sunrise and sunset with pleasant tones? Tell me more!
How to Recreate the Synth Sound of Twin Peaks’ ‘Laura Palmer’s Theme’
Angelo Badalamenti’s “Twin Peaks” score is some of the most iconic music in TV history, here we explore how to recreate of his warm vintage synth sounds.
Talking Points: Caterina Barbieri Explains Her Psychoacoustic Approach to Music
In this edition of “Talking Points,” Berlin-based electronic artist Caterina Barbieri explains her psychoacoustic approach to making machine music.
How to Make Misty Clouds of Steam with Your Synth
White noise just might be the most versatile secret weapon a producer has at their…
10 Women Loudly Pushing the Boundaries of Electronic Music
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5 Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Sounds Demystified
In case you don’t know by now, I’m happy to fill you in: There is…
An Introduction to FM Synthesis
A synthesist’s arsenal is only as deep as their knowledge of technique, and we’ve covered a…
How to Make Your Synthesizer Fart. Yup.
Synthesists are notorious for their tapestries of bleeps, bloops, burps, and farts. From those original…
10 Rediscovered Minimalist Masterpieces from Japan, Thanks to YouTube
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