In this edition of “Talking Points,” Berlin-based electronic artist Caterina Barbieri explains her psychoacoustic approach to making machine music.
Tag: synths
An Introduction to FM Synthesis
A synthesist’s arsenal is only as deep as their knowledge of technique, and we’ve covered a…
The Musical and Sociopolitical Evolution of Kanye’s Use of Soul Music Samples
Between the old-school sound of his debut album, College Dropout, in 2004 and the ultra-synthesized feel…
Using Synth Bass as an Expressive and Supportive Tool for Bass Players
As you move from your electric or upright to synth bass, you may start to wonder…
What Is Granular Synthesis?
When it comes to sampling and Ableton, there are an overwhelming number of methods for…
606–909: The Legendary Roland Drum Machine Series
Ah, that classic beat, marching ever onward, familiar as the beat of our own hearts. But…