Synthesizers rely on jargon used in synths over the last few decades, such as Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) or Cutoff. A new synth like Sine Machine will have a lot of familiar mental models and invent a few novel ones.
Going through fundamentals provides us with two benefits:
- New learners get a bit of extra help and context.
- Experienced sound designers can gain some insight into why certain decisions were made or why certain constraints are in place.
In addition to detailing Sine Machine’s engine and UI, it’s worth taking a shallow dip into the words of acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound and synthesis.
That being said, we aren’t going to cover everything. If you want to dive deep, here are a few of my favorite videos that cover the basics.
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