About Course
This beginner-friendly course demystifies the world of synthesizers by introducing students to the building blocks of synthesis and how to apply them musically. Using accessible tools and hands-on projects, students will explore sound design techniques across subtractive, wavetable, and digital synths, learning to create leads, basses, pads, effects, and more. Whether you’re producing beats, scoring, or DJing, this class provides the essential knowledge and creative skills to confidently build your own sounds.
- Synth Components and Signal Flow
Identify oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and trace audio from oscillator to output.
- Macros, MPE, and Performance Control
Map macros, velocity, aftertouch, and controllers for expressive play.
- Subtractive Synthesis Basics
Capture clean audio using proper routing, gain staging, and recording modes.
- Effects and Sound Enhancement
Build creative chains with reverb, delay, saturation, EQ, and modulation FX.
- Wavetable Synthesis Basics
Scan wavetables, route modulation, and create or import custom tables.
- Classic Patch Design and Reverse Engineering
Rebuild reference sounds like Juno-style pads, Moog-style basses, supersaws, and 303 acid.
- Modulation and Movement
Animate sound using LFOs, envelopes, rates, random sources, and audio-rate ideas for AM and FM.
- Instrument Emulation
Imitate plucks, bells, brass, and EP tones with envelopes, filtering, and subtle modulation.
- 12 hours of in-person instruction at our NYC Facility
- Practice time on the day of your class
- 4 Day passes to be used on non-class days
- Free course assets and learning tools (for applicable courses)
- Access to In-Circle events while enrolled
- Access to the Sound Collective Talent pool while enrolled
- Certificate of completion
Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.
Located at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
