A Brief Walkthrough of Wavetable Synthesis
In this excerpt from Soundfly’s “Advanced Synths and Patch Design” course, we look at how wavetable synthesis works and what makes it unique.
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Tasting Notes: Crispy Creole Chicken & The Meters’ “Down By The River”
Welcome to “Tasting Notes: Modern Soul Food and Vintage Soul Music Pairings,” we’re serving up the flavors of succulent recipes and classic harmonies.
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The 5 Best Affordable Synthesizers for Producers on a Budget
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to add power to your rig, these 5 synths will bring value to your production without the cost.
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Learn to Rebuild the Spooky Arpeggiated Synth of Stranger Things
Just in time for Halloween, we show you how to recreate the spooky arpeggiated synth bass patch from the Stranger Things theme music. Try it out!
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Our Favorite Podcasts for Musicians
Love listening to podcasts? So do we! Here’s a rundown of our favorite podcasts for musicians this year, courtesy of the Soundfly team.
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A Brief History of Synthesizers (Video)
In this brand new video from Soundfly, we explore the history of synthesized sound from the 19th century to the present, with many stops in between.
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Student Spotlight: Kiri Sparks on Overcoming Self-Doubt with Aplomb
In this edition of Student Spotlight, Soundfly alum Kiri Sparks reflects on her magnificent, shimmering debut single, made with guidance from her mentor.
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Stravinsky & Jazz: Yes, Even Classical Music Is Influenced by Black American Forms
Stravinsky’s music and the music of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane have been compared to Cubism, is jazz the connector? We trace the influences.
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How ‘Apocalypse Now’ Etched Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ into Our Brains Forever
There would be only a handful of musical pieces that could rival Richard Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” for its iconic status in screen music. It was present in the starting days of silent cinema when chosen by D.W. Griffith to partially score his controversial, artistic watershed, Birth of a Nation (1915), and it was lovingly parodied by…
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The 10 Most Widely Influential Synths Ever
Get to know these 10 classic synths, and you’ll start recognizing their oscillating tones in all your favorite tracks.
