Arturia SQ80 V Explained
Studio wiz Tyler Coffin presents a set of comprehensive Arturia SQ80 V video tutorials! Arturia’s recreation of this legendary synth is a thing of beauty, and this course will have you designing your own sounds quickly and effectively in no time. Tyler takes you through the fundamentals before diving into the more advanced features, and before you’ll done, you’ll watch him create three different classic tones from scratch! These videos are for new Arturia SQ80 V users.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (03:07) - First, get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia SQ80 V as well as a bit of history before digging further into this recreation of a Ensoniq's classic digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.
• User Interface & Basic Operation (08:38) - In this video, you'll get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the SQ80 V so you'll be on a solid footing for the remainder of the course.
• Hardware Panel (06:52) - The Hardware Panel closely resembles the layout of the original SQ80 and thus allows for functions that resemble a classic workflow. Here, explore the features of this section of the synthesizer.
• Synthesis Panel: Oscillator Section (06:01) - Expanding upon the capabilities of the past with a more modern workflow that retains the classic character, the Synthesis Panel is a powerful addition to this instrument. In this video, dive into the Oscillators to further understand their parameters.
• Synthesis Panel: Filter, DCA, & Output (06:14) - Continue examining the Synthesis Panel to study the analog modeled filter, the digitally controlled amplifier or DCA, the Voice, and Tune sections.
• Synthesis Panel: Envelopes, LFOs, & Mixer (12:20) - Discover the Envelope, LFO, and Mixer sections, all of which can be used for modulation of parameters. Each gives a unique type of movement, and the Mixer allows combinations of said movements.
• Modulation Parameters (05:42) - To make a sound feel alive, modulations are critical. Here, explore the intuitive way that Arturia effectively implemented a more modern approach to modulation into a classic layout.
• Effects Panel (10:31) - Effects can be a powerful final step in shaping any sound, and the SQ80 V offers plenty of options for using up to four slots of effects in two routing layouts.
• Preset Management & Browser (07:09) - Arturia's Browser has always been an efficient organization tool for Presets in their virtual instruments. In this video, learn how to sort through it in the SQ80 V.
• Sound Design Example: Bass (07:56) - In this video, Tyler creates a reasonably simple bass sound to get a taste of sound design in the SQ80 V.
• Sound Design Example: Lead (08:07) - Taking the sound design idea a few steps further with the unique features of the SQ80 V, Tyler creates a rich digital lead sound.
• Sound Design Example: Pad (08:53) - Learn to take things to another level by implementing a plethora of the SQ80 V's features and strengths to create a lush and evolving pad sound reminiscent of the original instrument's era.
• Review & Conclusion (04:21) - To close things out, Tyler provides a brief review of everything covered plus a few closing remarks and tips, so you'll be fully prepared to dig in and create your own great sounds in this renewed classic instrument!