Year of release: 2019
Manufacturer: Groove3
Manufacturer’s website: https://www.groove3.com/tutorials/Synthwave-Production-Explained
Author: Thomas Cochran
Duration: 2:54:59
Type of material distributed: Video lesson
Language: English
Description:
Studio production pro Thomas Cochran teleports you back to the ’80s with in-depth Synthwave production video tutorials that show how to create the sounds and produce the tracks that make this popular genre so powerful. These videos are perfect for beginner Synthwave producers or anyone looking for more insight on how this genre is made.
Thomas utilizes UVI virtual instruments in the videos, but you can use any virtual instruments that are similar in tone to build your Synthwave productions. starts with what will be covered, and then plays the song that you’ll be making together for reference. He then explains what makes a Synthwave track distinct from other electronic music genres, the common BPMs found in the style, and then discusses the various subgeneras of Synthwave music and the types of sounds that are used.
To get started producing the Synthwave track, Thomas starts with the drums, showing you what vintage drum machine samples are commonly used, and demonstrates how to program a driving drum patten that works as the foundation for the entire track.
Throughout the video series, you’ll learn all about what makes Synthwave so special, including the use of Gated Reverbs, the various synth elements found like Stab Bass, Arpeggios, Lead Synths, Pads and much more. You’ll also see how to arrange and mix the complete Synthwave production giving it that nostalgic shine.
To see what these comprehensive Synthwave production tutorials show you, and how they’ll enable you to produce your own authentic sounding Synthwave tracks from scratch, see the individual Synthwave production video tutorial descriptions on this page. Start making cool retro-future sounding songs and beats today… Watch “Synthwave Production Explained®” now.
Contents
1. Introduction & Song Demo
2. Characteristics of a Synthwave Track
3. Kick & Snare
4. 80’s Synth Toms
5. Hi-Hats
6. Setting Up a Gated Reverb
7. Stab Bass
8. Arp Layer
9. Chords
10. Lead Synth & Counter Melody
11. Vibrato Lead
12. Delayed Synth & Keys
13. Pad
14. Song Arrangement & Fills
15. Mixing
16. Mastering
Example files: present
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1920×1080, 16:9, 30,000 FPS, Variable ~200 kbps
Audio: AAC, 44.1 kHz, Variable ~120 kbps, 2 channels
