Softube Model 84 Explained

Join synth expert Thomas Cochran for a comprehensive Softube Model 84 video course! The Model 84 is a high-quality emulation of the famous Juno-106 from Roland, and in these Model 84 tutorials, you'll learn all about the oscillators, envelopes, filters, effects, and more, as well as gain a great deal of general knowledge on synthesis in the process. By the end of the course, you'll be creating your own patches like a pro! These videos are designed for new Softube Model 84 users.

Getting Started

• Presets & Global Controls (10:51) - Thomas welcomes you and gives a brief overview of the global control on the synth. He also covers the presets menu and shows how this can be used to organize and select presets.

• DCO (10:35) - Learn how the oscillators on the synth are used to generate and layer sounds together. This video also covers the basic signal flow of the synth.

• ENV & VCA (06:41) - The envelopes allow for quick adjusting of how your patches evolve over time. This video also shows off some of the unique qualities of the VCA section and how it can be used to add distortion.

• LPF Section (11:50) - Next, we look at the filter and discuss how it's used to modify your oscillator's signal. This lets you really begin to start customizing your patches.

• LFO, Chorus, & EQ (09:36) - We dive into the modulation controls and show how to set up the LFO on the synth, enabling all sorts of advanced movements to be added to your synth patches. This video also covers the various effects modifiers on the synth.

• Advanced Control (09:06) - Next, we look at the advanced voicing, pitch, and glide features on the synth, along with the configuration of the modulation wheel.

• Expanded View (07:32) - Learn the advanced controls on the Model 84 and see how they're used to adjust the internal parts of the synth. These controls also let you add drift and variation to your synth patches.

Patches

• Pad (09:59) - Thomas shows how to make a lush synth pad from scratch using the Model 84.

• Bass (07:30) - To wrap up the course, we look at how to create a thick bass patch from scratch using the synthesizer.