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== Learn the basics of analog and modular synthesis == | == Learn the basics of analog and modular synthesis == | ||
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a | a semi-regular workshop | ||
We will talk about analog and modular synthesis, | We will talk about analog and modular synthesis, | ||
starting with the components of the basic '''subtractive synthesis''' signal path, '''oscillators, filters vca's, envelope generators''' and '''lfo's''' and then possibly get into more complex synthesis skills with '''sequencers, slope generators, clock dividers'''...ect..ect. | starting with the components of the basic '''subtractive synthesis''' signal path, '''oscillators, filters vca's, envelope generators''' and '''lfo's''' and then possibly get into more complex synthesis skills with '''sequencers, slope generators, clock dividers'''...ect..ect. | ||
We will talk about '''control voltage, triggers, gates''', and how these are used to create simple to complex and dynamic sounds. | We will talk about '''control voltage, triggers, gates''', and how these are used to create simple to complex and evolving dynamic sounds. | ||
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Pictures of the modular synth rig from the fundraiser can be seen on flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/noisebridge/pool/]. | Pictures of the modular synth rig from the fundraiser can be seen on flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/noisebridge/pool/]. | ||
==Topics of discussion == | == Topics of discussion == | ||
'''characteristics of sound and hearing'''<br> | '''characteristics of sound and hearing'''<br> | ||
*range of human hearing | *range of human hearing | ||
*pitch, timbre, amplitude | *pitch, timbre, amplitude | ||
'''history of modular synthesizers'''<br> | '''history and philosophy of modular synthesizers'''<br> | ||
* Moog modular | * Moog modular [http://moogarchives.com/] | ||
*Buchla | *Buchla [http://www.buchla.com/] | ||
*Serge | *Serge [http://www.serge-fans.com/] | ||
*Synthesizers.com | *Synthesizers.com [http://www.synthesizers.com/] | ||
*Doepfer | *Doepfer [http://www.doepfer.de/home_e.htm] | ||
'''Components of a typical analog subtractive synth'''<br> | '''Components of a typical analog subtractive synth'''<br> | ||
*oscillator | *oscillator | ||
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* envelope generator | * envelope generator | ||
*Control voltage, and gates. | *Control voltage, and gates. | ||
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==Tools of this workshop == | |||
*We will be working on large Moog format style modular synthesizer. | |||
*Workshop will be divided into sections, a discussion followed by 1-1 time for participants with the modular to patch up your own sounds.(depending on attendance) | |||
== Future plans, optional discussions (maybe) == | |||
* | *Synth Diy!! | ||
* | * basic soldering skills | ||
* | * synth module building | ||
*analog circuits | |||
*different chips and thier uses, ex. tl074 quad op-amp | |||
*different styles of synthesis/techniques, FM, Additive, Wavetable... | |||
*Midi | |||
*DAWS | |||
*Ableton Live skills | |||
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== If You Would Like to Join Us == | == If You Would Like to Join Us == | ||
''' | *Next class to held on '''Saturday, May 25th from 12pm - 6pm''' in the church. | ||
*Next workshop TBA. | |||
* Email douglas at '''greenshoos at gmail dotcom''' | |||
*bring headphones if you got em | |||
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== '''Reserve Your Spot''' == | == '''Reserve Your Spot''' == | ||
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To get involved, subscribe & post to [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/Sound-hacks Sound-hacks] | To get involved, subscribe & post to [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/Sound-hacks Sound-hacks] | ||
or send an email to Douglas at greenshoos at gmail dotcom | |||
Revision as of 11:23, 26 November 2013
Modular Synthesis Workshop
Learn the basics of analog and modular synthesis
a semi-regular workshop
We will talk about analog and modular synthesis,
starting with the components of the basic subtractive synthesis signal path, oscillators, filters vca's, envelope generators and lfo's and then possibly get into more complex synthesis skills with sequencers, slope generators, clock dividers...ect..ect.
We will talk about control voltage, triggers, gates, and how these are used to create simple to complex and evolving dynamic sounds.
Pictures of the modular synth rig from the fundraiser can be seen on flickr [1].
Topics of discussion
characteristics of sound and hearing
- range of human hearing
- pitch, timbre, amplitude
history and philosophy of modular synthesizers
Components of a typical analog subtractive synth
- oscillator
- filter
- Voltage controlled amp
- Low frequency oscillator (lfo)
- envelope generator
- Control voltage, and gates.
Tools of this workshop
- We will be working on large Moog format style modular synthesizer.
- Workshop will be divided into sections, a discussion followed by 1-1 time for participants with the modular to patch up your own sounds.(depending on attendance)
Future plans, optional discussions (maybe)
- Synth Diy!!
- basic soldering skills
- synth module building
- analog circuits
- different chips and thier uses, ex. tl074 quad op-amp
- different styles of synthesis/techniques, FM, Additive, Wavetable...
- Midi
- DAWS
- Ableton Live skills
If You Would Like to Join Us
- Next class to held on Saturday, May 25th from 12pm - 6pm in the church.
- Next workshop TBA.
- Email douglas at greenshoos at gmail dotcom
- bring headphones if you got em
Reserve Your Spot
To get involved, subscribe & post to Sound-hacks or send an email to Douglas at greenshoos at gmail dotcom
| Your Name | Attending or Maybe | Whole workshop or Just Part time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Guaranteed | Whole | |
| Your Name | Attending or Maybe | Whole Time or Just Part |