Vengeance Avenger Explained®
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4:04 Introduction
A brief overview of the synth. Saving a preset and the preset file directory.
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10:56 Oscillator Common Controls
The settings on the Oscillator modules, Noise, X-Side, Formant Control, Oscillator Sync and the Fm and Am dials.
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8:43 An Overview of Synthesis Options
An introduction into the different source sounds we can use for sound design in Avenger. An in-depth look at the V-Saw and Voicing sections including the Chorder and Sub Oscillator.
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6:38 Using the Router & Modulation
Modules of the router and their order. Adding new modules and FX. An intro to Modulation and its drag and drop approach.
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9:02 The Waveform Shapes, FFT & Freeform Editor
The single cycle waveform shapes and waves to manipulate the harmonic content of them using the FFT editor. drawing custom waveforms with the freeform editor.
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11:31 Wavetables
Using wavetables in Avenger, the index dial and the wavetable envelope and sequencer. Using the sequencer for modulation. Creating evolving looping sequences in Avenger.
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5:11 Resampling
Importing WAV files into Avenger and saving these as custom wavetables. Creating your own wavetables and then re-importing them.
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3:18 Multisamples & Sample Stacking
The controls of the Multisample window and creating multi layered sounds using the Sample Stacker function.
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11:43 The Drum Sequencer
Loading Kits and Sequences and auditioning each independently. Importing your own drum sounds and drum editing. Using the sequencer to create your own patterns.
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13:13 The Amp, Filter & Shaper
The functions of the Amp Envelope. Using the Mod Envelope to affect amplitude.
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10:43 The Mod Matrix & LFOs
Dragging and dropping modulators. Assigning modulation in the Mod Matrix. Using the LFO, custom LFO shapes and syncing the LFO to project tempo.
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8:07 The Pitch Module
Parameters of the Pitch Module. Looping the Pitch Module. Pitch Bend and Portamento.
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6:03 The Modulation Envelope
Parameters of the Mod Module. Using it as a step sequencer. Combining multiple Mod Envelopes to create an interesting riser sound.
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6:14 The Arpeggiator
Transposing, modulating velocity, and using pattern modes in the Arpeggiator. Arpeggiator presets.
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4:56 The Step Sequencer
Creating trancegate style FX, programming the Step Sequencer. Using the Step Sequencer in the FX chain.
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5:19 The Mixer & Key/Velocity Zones
Using the mixer to create to mix our Oscillator and drums levels and master output. Creating keyboard zones for our different sound sources and also fading velocities.
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6:35 The Effects
Output FX, routing, send FX and Master FX. Effects categories and effects specific to Avenger.
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3:00 The Macro Controls & MIDI Learn
Assigning the macro knobs and button to parameters. How to setup MIDI learn. Using the filter keys in Avenger.
Product Overview
Larry Holcombe reveals your new synth superhero, Avenger, from the good folks at Vengeance Sound. Go deep with Larry, learning the broad and finer details of this amazing synth, and see what it can do for your tracks and productions!
Larry begins with an overview of the synth, getting you familiar with its layout and controls. You’ll then jump right in covering its Oscillators, Synthesis Options, Routing and Modulation features, Creating Waveform Shapes, Resampling, and Importing your own Wave files for an endless sonic palette.
You'll then go even further, exploring Multi-Samples and Stacking, the Drum Sequencer, Amps, Filters, LFOs, the Arpeggiator, the Step Sequencer, the Mixer and Effects, Macro Controls and so much more! After watching this series, you'll seriously be a synth force to be reckoned with.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you're ready to make new synth tracks with a vengeance, you have to check out Avenger… Watch "Vengeance Avenger Explained" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 8 months ago
Best tutorial I've watched in a decade.
When you combine Laurence's direct-to-the-point style, his deep experience with trance/techno/house/edm alongside the most exciting synth I've ever used - and I've been doing electronic composition since the days of Opcode Midi-only Vision, you get a simply awesome tutorial. It was so effective and invigorating, that if Laurence taught at a University - I'd probably sign up for the four year degree just cause. So good, I'm actually annoyed it's over - and he covered everything so what does this even mean? Maybe we're all hungry for an Advanced Avenger Techniques now? Anyway, I'll start praying to a volcano that Laurence continues this and does the rest of the Vengeance Producer Suite product line. For now though - if you are a new Avenger user, this tutorial is simply a must watch.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Logic Pro
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Submitted 9 months ago
Drum Sequence Export as Midi
A really nice tutorial, i would be nice how to use the drum seq in Logix Pro X and how you can drag or export (as midi) in a daw project.
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Submitted 1 year ago
A Complex Synth Simply Explained
I bought Avenger partly because I had seen that there was a Groove 3 video series by Larry explaining it! Superb training as always-thanks!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Good tutorial!
Informative, good speed, in depth.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpfull
I would like to have a new serie of training going a little deeper intho the things. I am looking for example how to step seq to module the patterns. It seems that with the arpegiatior is limited to 4 patterns ABCD but we should be able to use the step sequence as a modulator of this patterns. Then I should be able to play AAAB, ABDDABBC or patter I like. It was I have been explained by a vengeance tech guy. But I am not able to redo what he suggested me. Please help me with more trainings
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
E Z
Brilliant.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
A great introduction to Vengeance Avenger
Another great series by Larry. In-depth and good explanations on all the features and a good overview of what this synth is capable of.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very nice , Deeper explanation than the one on you tube.
This gave me a deeper Knowledge of the Plugin, Glad to have seen this.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, FL Studio, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
great synth, very good review
I own Vengeance Avenger and think it's a great soft synth. I'm ~20% through this video tutorial and think its a very clear and useful tutorial. Avenger is so powerful, it helps to have a walk through. Deducting 1 star because there are already other good (free) extensive tutorials for this synth. That said, make no mistake, this is a very worth while tutorial for Avenger owners or the Avenger curious, and a nice job by the video author & guide.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 8 months ago
Best tutorial I've watched in a decade.
When you combine Laurence's direct-to-the-point style, his deep experience with trance/techno/house/edm alongside the most exciting synth I've ever used - and I've been doing electronic composition since the days of Opcode Midi-only Vision, you get a simply awesome tutorial. It was so effective and invigorating, that if Laurence taught at a University - I'd probably sign up for the four year degree just cause. So good, I'm actually annoyed it's over - and he covered everything so what does this even mean? Maybe we're all hungry for an Advanced Avenger Techniques now? Anyway, I'll start praying to a volcano that Laurence continues this and does the rest of the Vengeance Producer Suite product line. For now though - if you are a new Avenger user, this tutorial is simply a must watch.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Logic Pro
Submitted 9 months ago
Drum Sequence Export as Midi
A really nice tutorial, i would be nice how to use the drum seq in Logix Pro X and how you can drag or export (as midi) in a daw project.
Submitted 1 year ago
A Complex Synth Simply Explained
I bought Avenger partly because I had seen that there was a Groove 3 video series by Larry explaining it! Superb training as always-thanks!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Good tutorial!
Informative, good speed, in depth.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reason
Submitted 2 years ago
very helpfull
I would like to have a new serie of training going a little deeper intho the things. I am looking for example how to step seq to module the patterns. It seems that with the arpegiatior is limited to 4 patterns ABCD but we should be able to use the step sequence as a modulator of this patterns. Then I should be able to play AAAB, ABDDABBC or patter I like. It was I have been explained by a vengeance tech guy. But I am not able to redo what he suggested me. Please help me with more trainings
Submitted 2 years ago
E Z
Brilliant.
Submitted 2 years ago
A great introduction to Vengeance Avenger
Another great series by Larry. In-depth and good explanations on all the features and a good overview of what this synth is capable of.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker
Submitted 2 years ago
Very nice , Deeper explanation than the one on you tube.
This gave me a deeper Knowledge of the Plugin, Glad to have seen this.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, FL Studio, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
great synth, very good review
I own Vengeance Avenger and think it's a great soft synth. I'm ~20% through this video tutorial and think its a very clear and useful tutorial. Avenger is so powerful, it helps to have a walk through. Deducting 1 star because there are already other good (free) extensive tutorials for this synth. That said, make no mistake, this is a very worth while tutorial for Avenger owners or the Avenger curious, and a nice job by the video author & guide.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I learnt the trumpet and piano around age 12 and then guitar a couple of years later. I played in a few indie bands for a few years until I discovered the turntables and Dj'ing. I then swapped the guitar for the synthesizer and the stage for the Dj booth and the rest is history!
2. What training have you had?
I completed a diploma in sound engineering and music technology from islington Music Workshop in London. I am also level 1 certified in Logic. The most important training I have received though is sitting for hours on end at my studio making music!
3. When did you get into recording?
Recording demos for the indie bands I mentioned earlier. Then recording vocals for my tracks as DEF inc. and laterally Rebel Sonix. I also worked in London studio Rollover in around 2005.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've remixed Coldplay, Kylie, Roots Manuva and John B. Labels I have released on include Parlaphone, EMI, Fingerlickin, Eight Fx, Quantum, Botchit and Scarper amongst others. I have composed music for Sony Playstation games, Sky tv, J&B Whiskey, Lexus cars and the BBC to name a few. I have produced online tutorial videos and have had a 1 hour production video in Music Techs magazines cover DVD. I have also Dj'ed at events such as Glastonbury festival and Miami WMC and touring extensively all over the world.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well hopefully I have a clear and concise training method mixed with a serious passion for making music. I have previously worked for Apple teaching Logic and also regularly lecture on Logic and electronic music production. I also teach the Ministry of Sound DJ academy in London which involves teaching an introduction to Djing as well as in depth seminars on using NI's Traktor and also Serato Scratch Live. As a producer making cutting edge electronic music, I have to remain at the forefront of new sounds and production techniques. I mix my time between different areas of the music industry - production, remixing, DJing and also teaching which allows me to develop all those skills simultaneously - so I can improve my teaching ability whilst also continuing to develop as a producer (something which you never stop doing!)
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