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Crafting the Devo “Big Mess” Synth Lead

Creating the iconic synth lead from “Big Mess” by Devo can be an exciting venture for any synth enthusiast. The process involves a few specific steps that transform a plain sound wave into a distinctive audio signature that is immediately …

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Making the Serum synth say “Serum”

Let’s explore how to import an audio file into the Serum synth to create a wavetable that says “Serum”. This is not about creating a simple sampler; rather, Serum analyzes the audio to capture the essence of the sound through …

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Making the Daft Punk Derezzed Synth Lead

Creating an aggressive and textured synth lead like the Daft Punk Derezzed patch, involves layering multiple parameters together. This guide will walk you through the process of building a complex synth sound from the ground up. By starting with a …

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Making James Blake’s “Retrograde” Synth Lead

Introduction James Blake’s “Retrograde” is renowned for its haunting and ethereal synth lead. This article will guide you through the process of recreating this iconic sound, providing a step-by-step approach to achieve that mesmerizing effect. Understanding the Sound Before diving …

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Audible Genius Studio Contest 2020

How It Works: You create an original beat/instrumental in any style with our free online DAW (the Studio) at audiblegenius.com/studio and submit it by Dec 13. That’s it.  Contest is open for submissions starting Dec 8. Deadline to submit is …

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