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FM Synthesis Collection: Easy FM

Written by Blake Angelos on December 1, 2020. Posted in Synth Programming.

The Easy FM Series comes to us from Swedish musician and artist Tobias Leo. His modern approach to FM programming is simple, easy to follow and best of all you’ll get amazing results for today’s music. Check out each episode in the series below:

Easy FM Programming Part 1: How to Create a Filtered Sawtooth
Easy FM Programming Part 2: How to Create a Fat Square Wave
Easy FM Programming Part 3: How to Make a Great Bass Sound
Easy FM Programming Part 4: How to Make a Triple Oscillator Sound

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FM Synthesis Collection: Manny’s Modulation Manifesto

With it’s 4 operators and easy interface, the reface DX is a great instrument for musicians learning FM synthesis. Manny’s Modulation Manifesto takes you through the basics of FM programming with the reface DX. Check out the articles below:

Intro to FM Synthesis
Solo Brass Voices
Ensemble Brass Voices
Synth Pads
Bass Sounds
Lead Sounds
Wrapping Up – Advanced Tips, Tricks and FM Quirks

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