FM Synthesis Collection: FM 101

Written by Blake Angelos on . Posted in Synth Programming.

The FM 101 Article Series is a great way to learn about FM Synthesis. Each part unfolds FM Synthesis in an informative and easy to follow manner.

The series kicks off with Jerry Kovarsky’s interview of the legendary discoverer of digial FM Synthesis, composer and Stanford professor John Chowning.

Part One: Discovery Digital FM: John Chowning Remembers

Parts two through six of the series are by Howard Massey. Howard literally wrote the book on FM Synthesis with his 1986 classic “The Complete DX7”. Each article contains audio examples and Performances for MONTAGE and MODX downloadable free from Soundmondo.

Part Two: The Basics

Part Three: The Magic of Modulation

Part Four: Going from Static to Dynamic

Part Five: Expanding Your Sound

Part Six: Complex Systems

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SynthBits: FM Synthesis Video by madFame

Written by Blake Angelos on . Posted in Synth Programming, 1980s.

madFame is a YouTube channel featuring some great videos on FM Synthesis. There are videos on the basics of FM and cool DX7 programming videos where he takes you through the Voice creation process step-by-step. If you like what you see subscribe to his YouTube channel and check out his Patreon page. We’ll be reposting his content on YamahaSynth.com. It’s really good and we wouldn’t want you to miss it! Check out the first video in madFame’s FM Synthesis series below: 

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