{"id":2399,"date":"2016-01-14T11:26:52","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T16:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2017-12-07T13:13:21","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T18:13:21","slug":"creating-a-retro-synthwave-pad-within-massive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/creating-a-retro-synthwave-pad-within-massive\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a retro Synthwave pad in 6 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

With foundations rooted in the music of the 80s, Synthwave is an emerging new genre that combines the sounds of Electro House and classic 80\u2019s New Wave. To explore this new style, we’re\u00a0going to walk\u00a0you through creating your own Synthwave pad in 6 easy steps.<\/p>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> OSC Wavetables<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click File<\/strong> and create a new sound in Massive. Turn on OSC1<\/strong> and OSC2<\/strong> and change the wavetable to pulse-saw PWM<\/strong> on both. Detune OSC1 Pitch<\/strong> to 0.10 and OSC2<\/strong> to -6.90 which will help thicken the sound.\"01_OSC\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 2. Voicing<\/strong><\/span>
\nClick on the Voicing<\/strong> tab, change the Unisono<\/strong> value to 4 (to avoid clipping massive’s output, turn down the master knob to around 9 \u2019o’clock).<\/p>\n

In the Unisono Spread<\/strong> section, turn on Pitch Cutoff<\/strong> and increase the number in the left-hand box to 0.10 by clicking and dragging upwards. Now turn on Pan Position<\/strong> and drag the slider toward mono as this gives the sound a bit more of a vintage vibe.<\/p>\n

\"02<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 3. Filter Section<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn the filter\u00a0section, turn on Filter 1<\/strong> and change the filter type to Daft<\/strong>. We’re choosing the Daft filter<\/strong> as it adds a thicker analog sounding presence compared to the regular Lowpass 2<\/strong> filter with this particular sound.\u00a0Now drag the Mix<\/strong> slider upward to the Mix 1<\/strong> position. Set the Cutoff<\/strong> to around 1 ‘o’clock and the Resonance<\/strong> to around 9’o’clock.<\/p>\n

\"03_Filter\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 4. Envelopes<\/strong><\/span>
\nClick on the 4th envelope 4 Env<\/strong>, which is the default amp envelope in Massive. Lets soften up the attack, set the Attack<\/strong> knob to about 9\u2019o\u2019clock. Now lets adjust the length of the release, set the Release<\/strong> knob to around 12 ‘o’clock.<\/p>\n

\"04<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 5. Effects<\/strong><\/span>
\nAt this stage the patch sounds a bit dull so lets add some dynamics by use of effects. Turn on FX 1 <\/strong>and select\u00a0Flanger Positive<\/strong> from the pull down menu by clicking on the tiny downward arrow. For this patch we chose a slower rate with a small amount of feedback but you can adjust to taste.<\/p>\n

\"05<\/a><\/p>\n

Next we’ll add some reverb to the sound. Turn on FX 2<\/strong> and choose Reverb<\/strong> from the pull-down menu. Adjust settings to taste. Here we set the Density<\/strong> at maximum value and adjusted the Color<\/strong> to a very bright setting for this particular sound.<\/p>\n

\"05<\/a><\/p>\n

Next add some complimentary noise using S&H<\/strong> on Insert 1<\/strong>. We’re using S&H<\/strong> instead of the regular Noise OSC<\/strong> because the S&H<\/strong> gives the pad a more sparkly top end. Set the Pitch<\/strong> knob around 2 ‘o’clock and adjust Dry\/Wet<\/strong> to taste.<\/p>\n

\"05<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 6. LFO Modulation<\/strong><\/span>
\nLastly lets add LFO<\/strong> modulation to the panning which adds subtle movement within the stereo field. Click and drag 5 LFO<\/strong>‘s crosshair on to the first empty modulation slot under the pan knob. Click and drag the number down to apply the modulation amount which in this case we chose 4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"synthwave-screenshot\"<\/p>\n

Turn on Sync<\/strong> on 5 LFO<\/strong> and set a slower rate of 3\/16<\/strong>. Drag the XFade Curve<\/strong> upward toward the sine wave and then reduce the modulation depth using the Amp<\/strong> knob inside the 5 LFO<\/strong> section to around 1’o’clock.<\/p>\n

Our patch is now ready !<\/p>\n

Download this preset here:<\/strong>\u00a0Retro Synthwave Pad<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out more Massive presets in the styles of Chillout, Synth Pop, Tropical House & Future RnB from Gogoi on Splice Sounds.
\nhttps:\/\/splice.com\/sounds\/gogoi<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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