Getting a Virus. Getting started on sound design?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 71 posts since 28 Jun, 2014
Hey,
I ordered a Virus TI2 Desktop, it's coming in two days, and, as something of a beginner in sound synthesis, I'd like to know where I can start. The presets in Virus, from what I've heard on YouTube, sound a bit too dated and trance-y for my tastes, and I'd like to make my own unique sounds out of it, something along the lines of melodic IDM and modern EDM.
So, what are some tips for sound synthesis you can give me, or some books and tutorials I can read and watch? Thanks for reading, and for helping!
I ordered a Virus TI2 Desktop, it's coming in two days, and, as something of a beginner in sound synthesis, I'd like to know where I can start. The presets in Virus, from what I've heard on YouTube, sound a bit too dated and trance-y for my tastes, and I'd like to make my own unique sounds out of it, something along the lines of melodic IDM and modern EDM.
So, what are some tips for sound synthesis you can give me, or some books and tutorials I can read and watch? Thanks for reading, and for helping!
- KVRAF
- 1677 posts since 3 May, 2014
nice purchase,
here's some sites
http://music.tutsplus.com/search?utf8=% ... rid&search **search for basics**
https://www.youtube.com/user/ADSRtuts
http://www.soundonsound.com/search?url= ... ummary=Yes
here's some sites
http://music.tutsplus.com/search?utf8=% ... rid&search **search for basics**
https://www.youtube.com/user/ADSRtuts
http://www.soundonsound.com/search?url= ... ummary=Yes
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- KVRist
- 260 posts since 5 Jun, 2011
- KVRAF
- 4015 posts since 29 Jun, 2011 from USA
What about that guide by Howard Scarr?
Aiynzahev-sounds
Sound Designer - Soundsets for Pigments, Repro, Diva, Virus TI, Nord Lead 4, Serum, DUNE2, Spire, and others
Sound Designer - Soundsets for Pigments, Repro, Diva, Virus TI, Nord Lead 4, Serum, DUNE2, Spire, and others
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twolegstoneworks twolegstoneworks https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7585
- KVRian
- 1418 posts since 12 Jun, 2003 from Denmark
There's plenty of "how-to-sound-like" tutorials on the net.. e.g. the ADSR tutorials site.. you can apply many of the sounddesign trick directly to the Virus because it's so versatile. And btw. you'll find lots of non-trance sounds in the huge factory library. And there's a lot of really good stuff to be downloaded from Access website aswell... I doubt I've listened to all the sounds yet, and I've had it for 3 years now
- KVRian
- 868 posts since 2 Jan, 2013
+1chk071 wrote:I can only recommend that one, for any synth. Really good read.Aiynzahev wrote:What about that guide by Howard Scarr?
very practical (just be warned, the examples are for an earlier Virus model, but easy enough to adapt, also the examples can be downloaded)
Syntorial is very good too, great approach, but you will need to be willing to spend many hours working through it, its a great way to make you really hear the sounds, rather than just technically understand what all the knobs do.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 71 posts since 28 Jun, 2014
Thanks, I got it at a really good price in like new condition, and I think I'm ready to go from just tweaking presets to making my own sounds, now, I hope. I'll check out the tuts you linked!ere2learn wrote:nice purchase,
here's some sites
http://music.tutsplus.com/search?utf8=% ... rid&search **search for basics**
https://www.youtube.com/user/ADSRtuts
http://www.soundonsound.com/search?url= ... ummary=Yes
Hey that's pretty cool. I'm not quite sure if it'll go through things I already know, though, and I don't really need another VST, but good suggestion! Not exactly cheap, it being over $100, but I might get it after my wallet recovers.ClubHo wrote:Demo Syntorial and see how you like it.
I just looked it up, and it looks perfect.Aiynzahev wrote:What about that guide by Howard Scarr?
Wait a second, you're Aiyn Zahev! I have SynthMaster, and I absolutely adore the preset packs you've made for it! Goodness, it's hard to explain the <3 I have for them.
Yeah, I've looked around the net for tuts and such, and, yeah, it's ridiculous how many sounds are in it.twolegstoneworks wrote:There's plenty of "how-to-sound-like" tutorials on the net.. e.g. the ADSR tutorials site.. you can apply many of the sounddesign trick directly to the Virus because it's so versatile. And btw. you'll find lots of non-trance sounds in the huge factory library. And there's a lot of really good stuff to be downloaded from Access website aswell... I doubt I've listened to all the sounds yet, and I've had it for 3 years now
Hm, Syntorial sounds a bit more appealing, now... but Mr. Wallet is pleading me to "get my grubby hands off of him," so oh well.thetechnobear wrote:Syntorial is very good too, great approach, but you will need to be willing to spend many hours working through it, its a great way to make you really hear the sounds, rather than just technically understand what all the knobs do.
- KVRAF
- 4015 posts since 29 Jun, 2011 from USA
Thats awesome! I am working on a new one of SM right now actually.
Oh you know what, I made some videos programming the TI a little while ago. They are a bit screwed up because I was still new to screen capture, but you might get some ideas from them.
I did 4 of them, you might want to skip through them until you find a spot you like then have a look at the settings If you're so inclined. Check this one at the 10 minute mark for example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O02F8pczISk
Oh you know what, I made some videos programming the TI a little while ago. They are a bit screwed up because I was still new to screen capture, but you might get some ideas from them.
I did 4 of them, you might want to skip through them until you find a spot you like then have a look at the settings If you're so inclined. Check this one at the 10 minute mark for example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O02F8pczISk
Aiynzahev-sounds
Sound Designer - Soundsets for Pigments, Repro, Diva, Virus TI, Nord Lead 4, Serum, DUNE2, Spire, and others
Sound Designer - Soundsets for Pigments, Repro, Diva, Virus TI, Nord Lead 4, Serum, DUNE2, Spire, and others
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 71 posts since 28 Jun, 2014
That's even more awesome. I'm planning on using my copy of SynthMaster as something of a rompler, and it can definitely use more good preset packs! And seeing you do things on the Virus is really helpful, indeed. Thanks!Aiynzahev wrote:Thats awesome! I am working on a new one of SM right now actually.
Oh you know what, I made some videos programming the TI a little while ago. They are a bit screwed up because I was still new to screen capture, but you might get some ideas from them.
I did 4 of them, you might want to skip through them until you find a spot you like then have a look at the settings If you're so inclined. Check this one at the 10 minute mark for example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O02F8pczISk
- KVRian
- 868 posts since 2 Jan, 2013
he he, I know what you mean about mr wallet!
I'd also recommend reading through "synth secrets".
The thing ive realised though, is after the technical bits (adsr, filters etc), its about 'hearing' (hence the syntorial recommendation), But you can also do this 'freestyle' by simplying grabbing presets you like ( loads on a TI!!) and disecting them, then try to rebuild them, critically listening for differences.
As with most things, its not what you read/buy, its practice and time, theres no shortcut - great thing about the TI though, is its fun to 'practice'
I'd also recommend reading through "synth secrets".
The thing ive realised though, is after the technical bits (adsr, filters etc), its about 'hearing' (hence the syntorial recommendation), But you can also do this 'freestyle' by simplying grabbing presets you like ( loads on a TI!!) and disecting them, then try to rebuild them, critically listening for differences.
As with most things, its not what you read/buy, its practice and time, theres no shortcut - great thing about the TI though, is its fun to 'practice'
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 71 posts since 28 Jun, 2014
Mkay, SOS is pretty wordy, though, IMO, but for the sake of sound science.thetechnobear wrote:he he, I know what you mean about mr wallet!
I'd also recommend reading through "synth secrets".
The thing ive realised though, is after the technical bits (adsr, filters etc), its about 'hearing' (hence the syntorial recommendation), But you can also do this 'freestyle' by simplying grabbing presets you like ( loads on a TI!!) and disecting them, then try to rebuild them, critically listening for differences.
As with most things, its not what you read/buy, its practice and time, theres no shortcut - great thing about the TI though, is its fun to 'practice'
Yeah, I pretty much already know how to do those technical bits, but that's some good advice, to just practice and put time in. And yeah, I received the Virus a few days ago and I'm having a LOT of fun with it! omg