Lethal Synth Explained

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for a detailed look at Lethal Synth, from scrolling presets to building your own patches. Known for its versatility and massive sound library, this synth can be a one-stop-shop for many, and with this Lethal Synth course, you'll learn everything you need to know in order to start using it right away. From drums and strings to pianos and synths, you'll learn how to make any sound and shape it to perfection. These Lethal Synth videos are designed for new Lethal Synth users.

Videos

• Introduction & Interface (05:39) - This video introduces the series and plugin and also outlines the different areas of the interface.

• Library (03:12) - Learn all about the Library tab, with which we can view, organize, and favoritize presets. We can also save presets to build our own bank of sounds.

• Amplitude Section (07:31) - We discuss the amp section next, including the amp envelope, LFO modulation, and affecting level with velocity. We also discuss changing the curves of the attack, decay, and release of the envelope.

• Filter Section (07:56) - Next up, we cover the filter, investigating the filter envelope, LFO modulation, and the curves to change the envelope?s sound. We also explain the filter types and slopes.

• Pitch Section (04:20) - This video is concerned with the Pitch section, where we can modulate pitch using an envelope and LFO. We also have the attack, decay, and release curves option here to change the contour of the envelope.

• Noise, Unison, & Play Modes (08:23) - Next up, we discuss the Noise module, unison and layered voices, vibrato, and stereo expansion. We also investigate driving the signal, adding the Shine Exciter module, playing back chords using a single note, and the legato play modes.

• Arpeggiator (09:59) - Explore the arpeggiator and its parameters allowing musical sequences to be created. We also demonstrate how to create arpeggiated chords.

• Trancegate (06:35) - We cover the Trancegate next, which is used to create choppy rhythms by modulating the volume of our patches. We can create stereo patches by having separate Trancegate settings for the left and right channels.

• FX Section (07:22) - In this video, we demonstrate the FX section and the six available effects that can be added and re-ordered to enhance our dry patches.

• Source Section (03:26) - Next up, we focus on the hands-on control of our patches using mod wheel or aftertouch to introduce LFO modulation of either amp, filter, or pitch.

• Drum Synthesis with Lethal (08:34) - In this video, we look at creating a range of drum sounds with Lethal by utilizing pitch envelopes with a fast decay.

• Lethal Sound Design (16:32) - Finally, we create some additional sounds that showcase how we can use the extra parameters to alter the amazing presets supplied with the plugin.