Sound Design with Massive

In this lecture I provide an overview of Massive's User Interface, including the design philosophy of the software.

In this lecture I explore the different methods of locating presets, including attribute descriptions, different browser views, and search functions.

In this lecture I describe the format and methods of Massive's Menus and Sections.

In this lecture I describe the methods of adjusting and tuning parameters including faders and knobs.

In this lecture I describe briefly the purpose and functionality of Macro Controls. Massive provides eight controls which a sound designer can assign to one or several parameters. This enables a sound designer to control multiple parameters with a single knob.

In this lecture I describe signal flow within Massive. Signal flow is the process of a sound moving through the different components within a synthesizer. I explain the meaning of signal flow and how it can be used to shape a sound.

In this lecture we discuss the capabilities of bypass routing for building patches.

In this lecture I introduce students to oscillators. Oscillators are the origin of sound synthesis. We examine several basic waveforms as well as Massive's wavetable oscillator engine. We also examine the role of oscillator modes.

In this lecture, we take a look at the feedback engine in Massive. We discuss the routing method of feedback and how to use feedback to add warmth and tone to your sounds.

In this lecture, I provide an overview of what filters actually are and their important place in sound design.

In this lecture I describe the routing capabilities of Massive's Filter Busses. We look at the differences between seriel and parallel routing, mixing filter outputs, and sending different oscillators to different filter busses.

In this lecture, we walk through the several filter types available in Massive, examining the uses of each.

In this lecture, I provide an overview of the different modulation sources including Envelopes, LFOs, Performers, and Steppers. I also describe the process by which Massive enables the user to assign these modulation sources and determine modulation ranges.

In this lecture, I provide a brief overview of envelopes and explain all of the envelope parameters within Massive.

In this lecture I show how to apply envelopes to various modulation targets in order to shape a sound's expression over time.

In this lecture I introduce the concept of Low Frequency Oscillators and describe the available controls and functions of Massive's LFOs.

In this lecture we look at some common and some unique ways to apply LFOs to the different parameters within Massive.

In this lecture I describe the Stepper modulation source in Massive. I explain all of the various parameters and controls.

In this lecture, I describe some of the ways users can apply the Stepper in sound design.

In this lecture I provide a brief overview of the Performer modulation source. I cover all of the various parameters, controls, and the methods for building performer curves and sequences.

In this lecture I show how to apply the Performer modulation source to various parameters within Massive.

In this lecture we walk through the controls and parameters located in the Oscillator General Page.

In this lecture we will discuss the Keytracking Oscillator general page.

In this lecture we look at the various controls and parameters of the Keytracking Filter general page.

In this lecture we walk through the Routing page in the center window and discuss signal processing.

In this lecture we walk through the various Global controls located within the Global general page.

In this lecture, we look at placing Inserts within the signal chain.

In this lecture we walk through the several Insert Effect options and describe how they influence a sound.

In this lecture we walk through the various Master Effects and describe how they can influence your sound.

In this lecture we will design and build a classic analog bass patch from scratch.

In this lecture we design a thumping sub bass patch from scratch.

In this lecture we will synthesize an earth-shaking wobble bass along with macro controls to tweak the speed and pulsation depth of the wobble.

In this lecture we will design a soaring Trance lead.

In this lecture we use the performer modulation source to design a tempo-synced synth patch.

In this lecture, we build a classic sync lead using slave and master oscillators.

In this lecture, we will build a cinematic soundscape using envelopes to modulate pitch plus tons of reverb.

In this lecture, we will design a Morphing Pad from the ground up.

In this lecture we design a drum loop, complete with kick, snare, hi hat, and melodic elements.

In this lecture, I show students how to synthesize a basic kick drum in Massive. Then I show some ways to modify the patch in order to create unique kicks.

In this lecture, I show students how to synthesize a basic snare drum in Massive.

In this lecture, I show students how to synthesize a clap sound in Massive.

In this lecture we will synthesize single hi hats as well as build a hi hat groove using the noise generator coupled with the performer.

In this lecture we cover using automation to control parameters in our patches over time. Logic is the DAW utilized in this lecture.

Thanks so much for enrolling in this course. I hope you learned a lot, had some fun, and feel more confident to go out there and make some music!

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