Keyscape & Omnisphere: Creative Sound Design
Looking for some inspiration in your next track? Tired of the same old sounds and plug-ins? Well, in these in-depth Keyscape and Omnisphere video tutorials, veteran Groove3 instructor Thomas Cochran shows you lots of creative methods for designing ear-grabbing basses, synths, pads, Rhodes-style keys, and more. You'll also learn some advanced tips on both virtual instruments while having a lot of fun in the process. These videos are for users with some basic familiarity with Omnisphere and Keyscape.
Patches from Scratch
• Granular Rhodes & Piano Pt. 1 (08:15) - This video introduces the course and shows how to make an original patch using the granular synth engine inside of Omnisphere. You'll learn how to take a simple sample and transform it into a textured keys patch.
• Granular Rhodes & Piano Pt. 2 (08:19) - This video wraps up the patch and shows how to process the granular keys using the advanced effects inside the synth.
• Textured Keys Patch (13:06) - Here, we use samples and advanced unison controls to create a warm custom keys patch from scratch. This shows how to utilize the extensive sample library available in Omnisphere.
• Bass Patch (15:02) - This video builds off the previous techniques and demonstrates how to layer granular samples with synthetic oscillators to create new styles of bass. This allows for interesting texture bass lines that can make your productions more engaging.
• Synth Patch (14:34) - Learn how to use all of the custom oscillator, filters, and routing options to construct an authentic, vintage Juno 106-inspired synth patch.
• Synth Bass (12:30) - Discover how to emulate an analog bass and how to customize the structure of the synth for more authentic analog sounds. These techniques can be used to make a wide variety of different vintage inspired patches.
Creative Programing & Layering
• Stacks Mode for Song Starters Pt. 1 (10:46) - This video shows how the Stacks mode can be used to make complex key split instruments. This technique also allows for quick creation of layered samples within minutes.
• Stacks Mode for Song Starters Pt. 2 (11:11) - Next, we look at how to finish the patch and layer in some final effects to make the original sound more cohesive.
• Creative Sound Design Using Stacks Pt. 1 (13:09) - Using the Stacks mode and creative layering, next we look at how to make melodic soundscapes for your songs. This type of advanced pad element can be perfect for any style, from modern trap to film scoring.
• Creative Sound Design Using Stacks Pt. 2 (12:00) - This video finishes out the patch and adds in some final effects.
• Preset Management & Adjustment (13:07) - Finally, we finish off with some tips and tricks for working quickly in Omnisphere, including preset management. This video shows how to quickly navigate and adjust the vast library of sounds in Omnisphere and Keyscape.