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Classic Sounds in Bitwig - (Why I'm Banned From The Annual Preset Pack CEO Gala) (Patreon)
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In this tutorial, I show how to create classic electronic sounds using basic subtractive synthesis techniques that work in any DAW, not just Bitwig Studio.
I walk through building respace, drum and bass, synthwave, EDM pluck, acid, rave, pad, and FM-style sounds by starting with simple waveforms, layering voices, and experimenting with filters, envelopes, and effects.
While following tried-and-true sound design methods, I also share tips on making each sound your own by layering samples, using modulation, and tweaking harmonics.
My goal is to make these foundational techniques easy to understand and encourage you to go beyond imitating, finding your own unique style along the way.
How to create classic synthesizer sounds using basic subtractive synthesis principles, applicable in any DAW, not just Bitwig Studio
Step-by-step process for making a respace (Reese bass) sound using detuned saw oscillators and a notch filter
Explanation of monophonic vs polyphonic modes, and techniques like glide/portamento for basslines
Alternative methods for stereo detuning and keeping bass frequencies centered and clean
Approaches to control sub movement, including using wavetables and removing the fundamental
Use of distortion, noise, envelopes, and pitch modulation for drum and bass, jungle, 808, and jump-up bass sounds
Techniques for modernizing classic sounds with effects, unison, and heavy detune for techno and hard dance
Synthwave bass and acid bass creation, focusing on saw waves, filter resonance, and distortion
Post-processing with EQ, automation, multiple distortions, and advanced FX for sound shaping
Creating classic lead and pluck sounds through unison, filter choice, reverb, and delay
Building lush pad sounds with slow envelopes, layering, sampling real-world sounds, and granular manipulation
Demonstration of FM synthesis (using Bitwig’s Phase-4) to create electric piano, bell, and percussive timbres
Emphasis on knowing these foundational sound design techniques to understand and recreate any commercial preset or sample
Encouragement to use these basics as starting points to develop unique and individual sounds rather than exact copies of famous presets
