Do you use Current? (Patreon)

In this video tutorial, I demonstrate how to create a pad sound using the "Current" synthesizer by Minimal Audio. Here's a summary of the steps I followed:

Initial Setup: I start by choosing an interesting wave shape in the first oscillator, something like "form, growl notch, or drift." This wave shape gives a sound similar to a stretched bell.

Layering Oscillators: I add a second oscillator with a simple saw wave in unison mode to support the first oscillator. This ensures that the frequencies of the first oscillator remain clear.

Wavetable Modulation: I alter the wavetable positions using an LFO set to Hertz, with increased randomization for modulating the position.

Filter Application: I use two filters. The first is a morphing 12 filter, which I modulate between low pass and high pass using an LFO. The second, an LP12 filter, is set in series for additional texture.

Amplitude Envelope Adjustments: I set a slow attack and release for the amplitude envelopes to smooth out the sound.

Granular Synthesis: I employ granular synthesis using vinyl texture noise, adjusting parameters like spray, grain size, and high-pass filtering to get the texture I want.

Effect Chain: I apply several effects:Flax, a chorus effect, with a slower rate and more voices.Cluster delay, slightly modulated for subtle pitch variation.Reverb swarm to add spatial depth.A compressor with adaptive timing.

LFO Trigger Settings: I set the LFO triggers to free mode to avoid retriggering with each new note.

Final Adjustments: I fine-tune the level of granular synthesis and conclude by saving the preset, which I share in the video description for download.

I also discuss the synth's background, its initial subscription model controversy, and its versatility beyond bass sounds.

Download Patch: https://bit.ly/3RH0HhH