The seminar will begin with a brief history of the development of the synth, from the giant behemoths of the 1960s and 70s through to the monster sounds of the analog golden age synths, up to the early experiments of the digital age and the move into the computerized and VST driven era, along with quick notes on the positives and negatives of each phase of development.
The next section will begin the exploration of synth technique. Basic elements that will be covered will be Oscillators, Filters and Envelopes a basic knowledge of what each of these does will be very helpful although will not be essential.
The goal of this section is to give the user the tools to create some simple basses and leads in the style of classic sounds like the TB-303, the Minimoog and the more complex patches like the Hoover.
The second section will focus on oscillator sync, ring mod, sample and hold and the practical use of LFOs. Multiple modulation sources will be examined, along with creative use of the mod matrix and the basics of using FX.
The goal of this section will be to create some cutting edge sounds like dubstep and fidget house basses, wobbly leads and self-oscillating filter effects, etc.
Finally we will end off with a brief Q and A, in which people can raise questions or requests for specific sound design issues.
* The seminar will be taught using the D.Cam Synth Squad by FXpansion (a 30 day demo is available at FXpansion.com). Please note that the D.Cam Synth is not necessary for this seminar, but the user will get the most out of the lessons if they have a synthesizer with multiple modulation routings, such as Native Instruments Massive, Arturia's Arp 2600 or Moog Modular synth, etc.
About Myagi:
One of Canada's most accomplished electronic music producers, Myagi aka
Andrew Mavor has published a slew of originals as well as working with a huge variety of artists providing his own unique, synth-heavy sound to remixes. He has been featured in various formats in multiple industry mags like Computer Music, DJ Mag, Mixmag, etc., as well as dozens of newspapers and other musicrelated magazines etc.
Recognized as a synth "guru" Mavor has also been praised for his easy to
understand and eloquent teaching style, and has built the seminar program from the ground up based on his 15+ years of working with a large variety of synthesizers.
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myagi@myagimusic.com
http://www.myagimusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mya
$40 per person, or register with 2 friends for $100
Students will receive free loop packs and DJ tools from myagisounddesign.com in addition to all literature and handouts.
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email: torontosynthworkshop@gmail
