The language of synthesis
Most software-based instruments that we encounter in the world speak a similar language that has been developed for over decades. To break things down, we are going to learn the following:
- The main parts of an instrument
- The parameters that can be changed on each section
- How to change parameters over time using modulation techniques
The main parts of an instrument
To learn how to program a synthesizer, we are going to use the Triple Oscillator synth. Create a new project, and drag a Triple Oscillator instrument from the sidebar to the song editor:
Most instruments will have three main sections—the Oscillator section, the Filter section, and the Amplifier section. Let's explore them, starting with the Oscillator section.
The Oscillator section
When we first open the Triple Oscillator instrument up, we are presented with the oscillator section. The oscillator section is simply the part of the instrument that is generating sound. In an instrument like the Triple...
