MASSIVE X: Sound Design Vol 1

Thomas Cochran brings you sound design videos using Native Instruments MASSIVE X! Learn to create basic EM workhorse sounds as well as more intricate, evolving patches perfect for film and soundtrack work. These MASSIVE X tutorials are great for those just starting out sound designing with MASSIVE X, as well as intermediate MASSIVE X programmers.

Introduction

• Introduction (00:34) - In this video, Thomas introduces the course and what will be covered throughout the videos.

Pads & Chords

• Juno Synth Stab (10:43) - Learn how to re-create classic Roland Juno style synth sounds using the advanced modulation features within Massive X.

• Glass Keys (09:36) - This video shows you how to make glassy synthetic keyboard style sounds using a verity of ambient effects.

• Film Score Super Saws (10:23) - Learn how to make a patch inspired by the sounds of the legendary Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer and the music of blade runner.

Bass

• Growl Bass (08:59) - In this video, Thomas shows how to create complicated modulated baselines using the performance envelopes, wavetable modulation, and distortion.

• Nuro Dnb Bass (09:36) - This video shows how to create an aggressive modulated Nurofunk bass.

• 808 Kick (09:15) - Watch how to synthesize a custom 808 kick drum sound and how to adjust it to fit the track you are making.

• Stab Bass (08:12) - This sound design video shows how to create a distorted baseline by splitting the audio signals of the synth and using a band-pass filter in parallel.

Lead

• 8-Bit Lead (07:05) - Learn how to create an arpeggiated 8-bit retro style lead synth patch.

• Sync Lead (08:41) - This video shows how to create a distorted lead sound by using multiple frequency shifters to create a distorted phasing effect.

• Single Note Chord Lead (08:02) - In this video, Thomas demonstrates how to create an Indi electronic style lead synth patch that uses the chord unison mode to fill out and thicken the sound.

• Ambient Arp Pad (08:19) - This video shows how to create an arpeggiated pad that can be used as an ambient backing element for your projects.

• Sci-fi Bass Pad (08:27) - Learn how to make an ambient bass stab that can be used for film score type tracks.

• Space Chords (10:20) - In the last video, Thomas explains how to create a cool polyphonic chord patch with a layered white noise effect.