How do Synthesizers Work: Complete Guide

Have you ever wondered how synths work? As accomplished synthesist and Berklee College of Music professor, Daniel explains process from initial “Wiggle” to final sound that hits your ear. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Audio Path & Control Path 01:24 - Moog Messenger Analog Synth 01:37 - Oscillators 04:31 - Wave Shapes 05:43 - Wave Folding 06:24 - Knobs & Control Voltage 06:53 - Two Oscillators Detuned 07:53 - Sub Oscillator 08:46 - White Noise 09:29 - Audio Path Review 09:57 - Low Pass Filter 10:30 - Filter Resonance 11:06 - Band Pass Filter 11:52 - High Pass Filter 12:11 - Envelope on Filter 13:16 - Amplifier 13:27 - Envelope on Amp 14:49 - Control Path 15:16 - LFOs 18:28 - Envelopes 19:00 - Other Controllers 19:34 - Glide (Portamento) 20:25 - Arpeggiator 21:26 - Adding Effects 22:28 - Arps & Envelopes 23:26 - Precise Knob Motions 24:30 - Sequencer 26:15 - Sample-Based Synths 26:54 - Virtual Analog Synths 27:19 - FM Synths 27:36 - Wavetable Synths 27:45 - Granular Synths 27:59 - Free Synth Video Tutorials 28:17 - Outro Playlist: | #Messenger Original video: