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    Sound Design

    Explore synthesis, audio effects, and other topics that pertain to the world of sound design.

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    Sound Design

    How to make a synth pad using your own voice (free preset included)

    Even if you're not a vocalist, your voice can still be used as a powerful sampler instrument.

    + Free project file+ Free presets
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    Sound Design

    How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)

    Let's apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.

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    Sound Design

    What does cooking have to do with sound design?

    There’s a surprisingly strong connection between preparing food and preparing sounds.

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    3 ways to create interesting soundscapes

    Add depth and movement to your tracks with these tips for creating interesting soundscapes and textures.

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    Sound Design

    How to create a silver bell sound using FM synthesis and Serum

    Learn how to use Serum and FM synthesis to create a convincing emulation of the silver bell, everyone’s favorite tonal percussion instrument.

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    Sound Design

    3 sound design techniques for making loops your own

    We counter the perspective of loops being unoriginal by exploring three sound design techniques that can make them your own.

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    Sound Design

    4 creative ways to manipulate your samples

    Use these creative techniques to manipulate your samples in a way that makes them feel more original.

    Sound Design

    4 tips for creating original sounds (on a budget)

    Let's explore four tips for generating creative original sounds with limited resources.

    Sound Design

    How to design unique drum sounds with granular synthesis

    Granular synthesis isn't as intimidating as it's made out to be - in this tutorial, learn how to create some captivating drums using the technique.

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    How to create a lo-fi piano in Ableton

    Learn how to transform Ableton's stock Grand Piano into a lo-fi piano using nothing but stock plugins native to the DAW.

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    Sound Design

    5 unexpected foley sound design choices

    Let's explore five unique sound design choices made by foley artists and engineers, spanning everything from a stormtrooper's armor to rat footsteps.

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    Sound Design

    J.Views on how to layer drums with foley and organic sounds

    Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter J.Views shows us how we can breathe life into our drums by layering them with foley.

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