The Yamaha DX7 synth, by means of FM synthesis, was capable of producing a wide range of sounds that were difficult or impossible to achieve with analog synthesizers before its release in 1983. It was particularly praised for its bright, bell-like tones, rich basses, and complex evolving textures.

In this masterclass, we'll be learning the core concepts of FM synthesis and putting them to practice by making basic but great-sounding patches to develop our skills.

Our tool of choice is the free Dexed vst which is a Yamaha DX7 emulation for Mac and Windows. You'll be able to reapply what you learned here on the FM synth of your choice afterward.

Details:

• When: Saturday, July 27th
  • 10 AM - 2PM New York
  • 4PM - 8PM Berlin
• Where: Zoom virtual meeting (no Zoom account needed)
• Program:
  • Intro to FM synthesis
  • Deep dive into the components of FM synthesis based on the Yamaha DX7 / Dexed vst
    • Operators (Carriers, Modulators, Ratios, Feedback)
    • Algorithms
    • DX7-style Envelope Generators
    • DX7-style Pitch Envelope Generator
    • LFO
    • Modulation
  • Patch Recipes From Scratch (bass, brass, keys, strings, pad, E. Piano, bells and more!)
• Synth that we'll use: Dexed (Free MAC/Windows)
• How much:
  • White Belt Ticket: FREE. Includes PDF handout
  • Black Belt Ticket: $25 USD, includes:
    • PDF handout
    • Video recording of the masterclass
    • Template files for various patch types like bass, brass, pad, bells, etc

To reserve your spot and attend for FREE, simply submit the form on this page; you'll then get an automated reply with the Zoom details for the masterclass. If you want to purchase a Black Belt Ticket, the automated email will also include further instructions for this.

Looking forward to having you with me in this awesome learning event!