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With Xfer’s synth, all you need to start making great sounds is a smiley face.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Serum<\/a>‘s wavetable editor now allows you to use an image as the foundation for your next synth patch. To see just how powerful this new feature is, we threw in a bunch of emojis and got to synthesizing. Download the full Ableton project<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to get an inside look at how Serum can work magic on pretty much any image!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post mentions Splice Studio, which is no longer active. Learn more about the shutdown here.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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 1. Sunrise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start the day off right with this bright arp sequence – some subtle delay and filtering give it that soaring quality. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 2. Pile of Poo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Combine some LFO modulation, panning and reverb and you’re left with huge pile of crap. Sounds pretty good though! Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 3. Face with Tears of Joy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This growling bass has a nice reese quality to it, with some automated filtering to provide a nice rise-and-fall. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 4. Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use this phasing synth as a lead or to create some chord progressions – either way, it is lit AF. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 5. Deciduous Tree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the tallest, oldest tree in your backyard made a deep bassline, it might sound something like this. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 6. Lady Beetle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The image’s inherent rhythm, along with some filter modulation and FX, makes this synth sound like it’s taking flight. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 7. Sun with Face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harness the raw power of the sun with a rich and textured bass that morphs and echoes. Get the full project here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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 8. Chestnut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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