Learn Synthesis with Ableton Live S01E01 - Frequency Spectrum, Overtones, Harmonics, and Partials

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Published on January 13, 2024 3:15:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV2TL2I5R6Y

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In this first episode of the first series of Learn Synthesis with Ableton Live, we start with the fundamentals. One can be a complete beginner when it comes to synthesis and still benefit from this episode. We look at what sound is and how the unique tone color of any given sound is defined by its frequency spectrum. We especially look at overtones, harmonics, and partials as they are what gets shaped in synthesis in order to create different sounds. We use Ableton Live's Spectrum audio effect utility in order to visualize the frequency spectrum of sounds and identify the fundamental, harmonics, and partials in sounds. We then use the Operator Instrument in order to hear and understand what goes into making the four basic wave shapes, which include sine, triangle, square, and saw. This episode serves as the essential introduction to learning about synthesis.

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