Arturia DX7 V Explained®
Chapter 1 : Basics
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3:06 Introduction & Overview
Tyler welcomes you and gives a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia DX7 V, as well as a bit of history before digging further into the rich depths of this classic instrument.
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9:15 The Fundamentals of FM Synthesis
Before going into the specifics of the DX7 V, Tyler first gives you a firm understanding of its mode of operation: Frequency Modulation Synthesis. Although it sounds daunting, the foundation of understanding FM is actually pretty fun to learn and get the hang of using. Follow along with Tyler and go through the basics of how it works and what it does and sounds like, in different scenarios.
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12:01 The User Interface & Basic Operation
In this video, take a look at the main interface found in the Basic View, as well as the general setup of the DX7 V. Explore the basics of the instrument and a few features that you can control with greater detail once you dive deeper.
Chapter 2 : Advanced Modes
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13:11 Overview Tab Pt. 1
To begin in the Advanced mode, take a look at the Overview Tab. Here, you have many parameters from the original DX7 that can be edited in detail for each Operator.
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8:37 Overview Tab Pt. 2
Here we continue seeing all of the ways you can edit sounds in the Overview Tab in Advanced Mode, such as in the Filter, Output, and Global windows.
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12:52 Envelopes Tab
Now get into the knitty-gritty of Envelope editing in the Envelopes Tab, where you can create and modify the shapes and times of movement for your Operators, as well as different Envelopes.
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8:28 Modulations Tab Pt. 1
In the Modulations Tab, discover the DX7 V's powerful Modulation Matrix, which enables you to link all kinds of different Control Sources, such as LFOs and Mod envelopes, to some of the many parameter destinations, for a huge amount of possibilities in modular-style linking!
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7:00 Modulations Tab Pt. 2
Continuing through the Modulations Tab, explore the DX7 V's LFO and Sequencer settings, both of which can be sources in the Mod Matrix.
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12:17 Effects Tab
Now it?s time to introduce the Effects tab, where you can add finishing touches and flavor to your sounds with various effects and routing patterns.
Chapter 3 : Presets & Sound Design
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7:44 Preset Management & the Browser
Tyler now gives you a closer look at the Browser and its collection of awesome pre-made sounds. Then, learn how to add your own presets and get them organized for future use.
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14:53 Bass Sound Design
In this video, work through an example of sound design by making a wonderfully digital bass sound!
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10:47 Lead Sound Design
See step by step how to make a classic lead patch that will shine and shimmer in your tracks!
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9:55 Pad Sound Design Pt. 1
Tyler now shows you how to create a massive pad sound that moves and evolves, perfect for thickening up a mix.
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5:36 Pad Sound Design Pt. 2
See how Tyler finishes and polishes up the pad sound he started in the previous tutorial.
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3:53 Conclusion
Now that you?ve seen the awesome capabilities of the DX7 V, we?ll close things out with a quick recap and a few comments to set you off on making some amazing sounds with this amazing instrument!
Product Overview
The most popular synthesizer of the 80’s is back! Synth guru Tyler Coffin presents an in-depth video tutorial series on Arturia’s DX7 V, the awesome virtual recreation of Yamaha’s revolutionary digital synth, the DX7! Learn this powerhouse virtual instrument inside and out, including sound design tutorials for making Bass, Lead and Pad patches from scratch.
Tyler starts off by welcoming you and then gives a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia DX7 V, as well as a bit of history before digging further into the rich depths of this classic instrument. Tyler then covers the user interface & basic operation in detail, followed by all its Advanced Modes, where you get down and dirty when programming this beast of a synth.
Preset management and the browser are then showcased and you’ll see how to load and save your presets when making your custom patches, followed by detailed sound design tutorials on making cool Bass, Lead and Pad sounds from scratch.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you are curious about the legendary Yamaha DX7 synth and want to know if it’s right for you, or are ready to learn everything you can about it, this series is a must see… Watch “Arturia DX7 V Explained®” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Tyler is excellent
A very complex synth is methodically explained well by Tyler. I will have much more fun with the DX7 V now.
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 5 months ago
The DX7 is now my most used synth!
I love how easy this synth is to just make HUGE sounds. This tutorial broke it down nicely and made it easy to understand
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
Fantastic!
Very good tutorial, covered all I wanted to know about this synth, really insightful.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent explainer video.
Excellent tutorial, left nothing to be desired...
I am a: Student, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Really appreciate it
Thanks Tyler - plenty of inspiration + jumping off points in this series
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Great Tutorial
Opened up DX7 in systematic way - overview then more depth. Liked the examples given and the attention given to the range of features in this instrument.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
A great start
A comprehensive overview of all functions and features, explained in an easy to understand way at a nice pace.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Covered everything
Good thorough explanations of all components, easy to follow and instructive.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful if you don't understand FM
This really helped jump in and program my own sounds
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Acid, Pro Tools, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful !!!!!
I am so Happy About this Course, to understand the FM-Synthsis.
I am a: Beginner
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
Tyler is excellent
A very complex synth is methodically explained well by Tyler. I will have much more fun with the DX7 V now.
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 5 months ago
The DX7 is now my most used synth!
I love how easy this synth is to just make HUGE sounds. This tutorial broke it down nicely and made it easy to understand
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live
Submitted 6 months ago
Fantastic!
Very good tutorial, covered all I wanted to know about this synth, really insightful.
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent explainer video.
Excellent tutorial, left nothing to be desired...
I am a: Student, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Reason
Submitted 1 year ago
Really appreciate it
Thanks Tyler - plenty of inspiration + jumping off points in this series
Submitted 1 year ago
Great Tutorial
Opened up DX7 in systematic way - overview then more depth. Liked the examples given and the attention given to the range of features in this instrument.
Submitted 1 year ago
A great start
A comprehensive overview of all functions and features, explained in an easy to understand way at a nice pace.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Covered everything
Good thorough explanations of all components, easy to follow and instructive.
Submitted 2 years ago
Very helpful if you don't understand FM
This really helped jump in and program my own sounds
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Acid, Pro Tools, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful !!!!!
I am so Happy About this Course, to understand the FM-Synthsis.
I am a: Beginner
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