FORM Explained®
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11:34 Introduction
Let’s take a look at FORM and its user interface and how it’s basically a sampler, but much more.
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13:29 The Sample Page
Take a look at how to manipulate your samples as FORM plays back. Also learn about playback speed, motion, and direction, and how they affect your sound.
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8:02 Oscillators
See how FORM’s oscillator can add sonic character to the sample you’re using and manipulating.
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9:32 Modulation
Discover how to create movement, with FORM’s great modulation section that has a ton of sources and destinations.
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7:56 Effects
FORM wouldn’t be complete without effects. Explore them all on the Effect Page and see how they’re great ways to add depth and interest to your patches.
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13:54 The Curve Editor
See how to edit and create your own motion curves which tell FORM how the sample will be played back.
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18:00 Sound Design
In this last video you’ll start with a basic sample and create a patch from scratch. It doesn’t take much to completely transform the original sample into something completely different and inspiring!
Product Overview
In these in-depth video tutorials, Scottie Dugan takes you inside Native Instrument’s sample based virtual instrument FORM. Learn all its features and functions as well as basic sound design and patch creation!
Scottie covers the Sample Page, Oscillators, Modulation, Effects and the Curve Editor in detail, as well as how to import samples and create a cool patch from scratch.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re ready to jump into Native Instrument’s FORM, these videos will get you going and then some!
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Reviews
Submitted 9 months ago
FORM very well explained.
For peoples having experience with synths and sound design, this tutorial is great to learn FORM features. Very well explained.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cubase
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Submitted 10 months ago
Good stuff!
Very informative
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Submitted 1 year ago
Form tutorials are nice to see.
Need to watch it again and use this tutorial as a learning tool
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar
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Submitted 2 years ago
WHERE'S THE MUSIC?
This explanation of Form was well done, covered all the important details. Except for one thing; There were no musical examples. It consisted mainly of various ways to manipulation noise! I own Form and have not found a way to apply it in a musical way, so, if attractive musical sounds are what you are looking for, I would not recommend Form.
I am a: Professional, Musician
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Submitted 2 years ago
Good
This opened up forms endless possibilities.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
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Submitted 2 years ago
Great !
Form was half intuitive to me but this really helped polish the edges and get into the macros a lot more. Thanks!
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Submitted 2 years ago
Another excellent creative tool from NI!
I love this instrument, and it is so easy to use! Groove3 does another fantastic job of 'getting under the hood' of this SW, and will save you hours of groping around to cut to the rewarding production work.
I am a: Mastering Facility, Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician, Sound Designer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV
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Submitted 2 years ago
FORM is True the Form
I haven't bought the software yet, but the tutorial is giving me plenty of ideas.
I am a: Producer
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Submitted 2 years ago
The best series about FORM
This is a very good series about FORM, the best one I could find. (even other payed ones are not as good as this one) What is so good in this series is that a lot of the details about FORM are explained in this video. These details are very important to understand FORM and follow along. So this makes it easy to follow and after watching the series you can really start working with FORM. It al flows logically and nicely. I highly recommend this!
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Good logical introduction, easy to follow.
The content is organized well, much better than other videos I've seen about Form. The sequence flows well starting with importing a sample. Although Form allows very complex manipulations, this series of videos makes it easy to understand.
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 9 months ago
FORM very well explained.
For peoples having experience with synths and sound design, this tutorial is great to learn FORM features. Very well explained.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cubase
Submitted 10 months ago
Good stuff!
Very informative
Submitted 1 year ago
Form tutorials are nice to see.
Need to watch it again and use this tutorial as a learning tool
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar
Submitted 2 years ago
WHERE'S THE MUSIC?
This explanation of Form was well done, covered all the important details. Except for one thing; There were no musical examples. It consisted mainly of various ways to manipulation noise! I own Form and have not found a way to apply it in a musical way, so, if attractive musical sounds are what you are looking for, I would not recommend Form.
I am a: Professional, Musician
Submitted 2 years ago
Good
This opened up forms endless possibilities.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Great !
Form was half intuitive to me but this really helped polish the edges and get into the macros a lot more. Thanks!
Submitted 2 years ago
Another excellent creative tool from NI!
I love this instrument, and it is so easy to use! Groove3 does another fantastic job of 'getting under the hood' of this SW, and will save you hours of groping around to cut to the rewarding production work.
I am a: Mastering Facility, Producer, Professional, Audio Engineer, Musician, Sound Designer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV
Submitted 2 years ago
FORM is True the Form
I haven't bought the software yet, but the tutorial is giving me plenty of ideas.
I am a: Producer
Submitted 2 years ago
The best series about FORM
This is a very good series about FORM, the best one I could find. (even other payed ones are not as good as this one) What is so good in this series is that a lot of the details about FORM are explained in this video. These details are very important to understand FORM and follow along. So this makes it easy to follow and after watching the series you can really start working with FORM. It al flows logically and nicely. I highly recommend this!
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Submitted 2 years ago
Good logical introduction, easy to follow.
The content is organized well, much better than other videos I've seen about Form. The sequence flows well starting with importing a sample. Although Form allows very complex manipulations, this series of videos makes it easy to understand.
I am a: Hobbyist
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I grew up taking classical piano lessons, so music has always been a part of my life. It started out as a daily chore and eventually evolved into a passion. Now I am very lucky to call it my profession.
2. What training have you had?
After thirteen years of private piano lessons I decided to pursue a formal degree. Two years in and I realized it wasn't for me. From that point on a began teaching myself and taking various online courses that offered subjects that excited me. I've gotten to learn and sit under individuals who are way better than I am.
3. When did you get into recording?
Ableton Live and the ability to make music with a computer were the two biggest reasons I didn't continue pursue a formal degree. I was in a band, we cut a DIY "garage album" and that started the obsession. The once obscured world of synths, hardware and software was now overwhealming as I transitioned away from a piano only mindset.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I have the great privilege to be working with Ableton as one of their Ableton Certified Trainers. Being a part of that community has been really amazing and life changing. I have yet to work with anyone rich and famous... but I have a feeling one day some of these crazy talented people will be. I get to work with students and artists who are chasing their musical dreams. I like the purity and passion that comes with that.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well, I've always been told that I'm a good teacher but I hated talking to people I didn't know. It took a while to get over those introvert tendencies and fear of public speaking and now I can't get enough. Watching a student get that lightbulb breakthrough or seeing an ignition of passion after the transfer of knowledge creates such a sense of fulfillment for me. I can't not teach.
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