Conservatorium Of Audio – Native Instruments FM8 In-Depth (TUTORIAL)

By | January 4, 2026

 

Year of manufacture: 2009
Manufacturer: Conservatorium Of Audio
Duration: 1 hour & 20 min
Type of material distributed: Video lesson
Language: English


Description: All the secrets of the super synthesizer NI FM8.
In this tutorial we look at a range of advanced techniques, including:

  • Finding your way around the FM8 interface.
  • An explanation of basic FM synthesis principles, including modulators and carriers and how they can work together.
  • What the operators do, how they are used and how to combine multiple operators to create complex sounds and textures.
  • How to use FM8’s multimode filtering and waveshaping to add extra character to your sounds.
  • Appling portamento / glide and unison / detuning to create more interesting sounds.
  • Using FM8’s arpeggiator, envelopes and LFOs to add movement and interest to your sounds.
  • How to make use of FM8’s array of built in effects.
  • Using FM8’s MIDI learn features to allow you to add movement and expression to your playing.
  • How to create your own sounds from scratch.


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