Release year : 03.2025
Manufacturer’s website : Udemy.com
Author : Udi Zisser
Duration : 7 h. 14 min.
Type of distributed material : Video lesson
Language : English
Example files : none
Video format : MP4
Video : MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×720 30fps 2962kbps
Audio : AAC 48000Hz stereo 128kbps
Description : Synth Foundations: Learn to Shape Your Sound
Unlock the power of synthesizers and take control of your sound! Whether you’re a musician, producer, or sound designer, this course will equip you with the essential skills to understand and program synthesizers from scratch.
Synthesizers are a fundamental tool in modern music production, offering limitless possibilities for creating unique sounds. This course is designed to break down complex concepts into simple, hands-on lessons that will help you gain confidence in shaping and designing your own sounds.
You’ll learn:
– The fundamentals of oscillators, filters, and modulation – The building blocks of synthesis and how they shape sound.
– How to shape dynamic sounds using envelopes and LFOs – Adding movement, expression, and depth to your patches.
– The power of sequencers and arpeggiators for rhythmic motion – Creating evolving melodies and patterns effortlessly.
– How to apply effects to enhance and refine your synth sounds – Using reverb, delay, distortion, and more for professional results.
– An introduction to FM synthesis – Exploring frequency modulation to create complex, harmonically rich tones.
– Practical sound design techniques for basses, leads, pads, and textures – Crafting sounds that fit your musical style.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to create custom sounds, tweak presets, and integrate synthesis into your music. No prior experience is needed—just your creativity and a desire to explore!
Author :
Udi Zisser
Sound Designer and Instructor
My name is Udi Zisser, as many others, maybe just like you, I own a small home studio where I produces music and having fun with sound design. In the past few years I have been working with many companies promoting their plugins, creating tutorials and reviews, and helping people learn how to use the tools they own.
My YouTube channel is packed with hundreds of tutorials and reviews on plugins and virtual instruments.
What will you learn?
√ Master the Fundamentals of Synthesis
√ Create Unique Sounds from Scratch
√ Apply Synthesis Techniques Across Different Synthesizers
√ Enhance Workflow & Creativity [collapse]
Who is this course for?
• This course is designed for anyone passionate about sound design and synthesis, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills.
• Music Producers & Beatmakers who want to create custom synth sounds and move beyond presets to shape their own sonic identity.
• This course is perfect for musicians, composers, and producers who want to integrate electronic music elements, synthesizers, and virtual instruments into their productions. [collapse]
Requirements :
• Basic Understanding of Music Production – Familiarity with DAWs (such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc.) is helpful but not required.
Contents (7 sections • 42 lectures)
1 – Synthesis and Sound Design Basics (8 lectures • 1 h. 13 min)
2 – Filter and FX (10 lectures • 1 h. 41 min)
3 – FM Synthesis (4 lectures • 28 min)
4 – Sequencers (1 lecture • 15 min)
5 – Conclusion (1 lecture • 1 min)
6 – Analog Synthesizer (9 lectures • 48 min)
7 – Synth Guided Tour (9 lectures • 2 h. 50 min)
