This project is about creating your own synth- not using a preset- from the ground up. We start with a waveform, and then process that waveform to transform it into a sound that you like. Here are the steps I will walk you through in class:
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs27/f/2008/043/7/8/Sytrus_Synth_Creation___Part_1_by_Blackhole12.jpg
Once you have your synth, you need to create a loop using your synth.
A cool sound can give you a tremendous creative spark. We will be using the sounds that we create from scratch to make an original loop using sounds you make yourself using the Sytrus plug in. In addition to creating the two synth sounds, we will be using the Riff Machine (new to FL studio 9) as the basis for our new piece.
First, create your sounds.
Since the instructions for designing these sounds were done in class, I won't repeat them here. If you missed anything check out part 1:
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs27/f/2008/043/7/8/Sytrus_Synth_Creation___Part_1_by_Blackhole12.jpg
and part 2:
http://blackhole12.deviantart.com/art/Sytrus-Synth-Creation-Part-2-75807999
Next, fire up the Riff Machine!
Select a channel in the step sequencer (it does not have to be one of the synths you created) and send it to the piano roll. In the piano roll drop down menu (upper left corner) select Tools, and Riff Machine. BOOM! an instant riff appears using the sound you selected.
Set the number of bars to 8 (I find that 4 bars isn't enough variation) in the lower left corner of the RM window.
Click the Throw Dice button a few time to see the variations that come at you. You can select any -or all- of the available features at the top from Progression to Chord to Arpeggiate. Whatever you like.
Once you have a pattern that you are happy with, The pattern that the riff machine generated for you should be repeated Add drums and bass, effects, automation, etc.
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Grading
Post and Comment Rubric
50 Pts. Post describing your loop
25 Pts. Comment 1 on a classmate’s blog
25 Pts. Comment 2 on a classmate’s blog
Your Post
50 Is highly descriptive and includes insightful information about the origin of the work, including what techniques were used to create it, what generators/ FX/ samples were used and why some were chosen over others. The post includes information about what the inspiration was behind the work. The post clearly describes the loop file.
40 Is somewhat descriptive, and mentions some of the techniques that were used to create it, what generators/ FX/ samples were used and what the inspiration was behind the work. The post somewhat describes the loop file.
30 Is marginally descriptive and mentions one or two specific details about the loop. Inspiration is not clear or is missing. The post is not very descriptive about the loop file.
20 The post is not descriptive and shows little relation to the loop file.
10 The post is not helpful to the reader. Ex: “Here’s my loop. I hope you like it!”
0 There is no post
Your Comments:
25 The comment makes a connection between the post and the loop file offering an opinion on the loop with clear justification of why. Several specific points were made about the loop.
15 The comment offers an opinon on the loop, but justification is unclear. One or two specific points were made about the loop.
10 The comment is somewhat general in description and specific points regarding the loop are weak.
5 Comments were too general to be helpful. Example; “Good job. I liked it.”
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