What to learn synthesis from scratch on

[stjohn]

this thingy :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h-Rh...elated&search=

[acidsaturation]

I would agree software's the safest bet for learning - the subtractor is a good basic synth to practice with. There is also a lot to be learned from something like synth edit or reaktor (tho as dodgy says it is a bit at the deep end) if you get a simple synth in it - reason being 'cos whilst you play you can also get a good idea of what's going on inside by taking the patches apart. I also agree about the novation stuff - i've learned a lot using the a-station - it's tricky cos all the knobs do more that one thing, but that's hardware for you and if you can keep track of it in that situation you got it bagged... And cheap which is good if you wanna practice on something without blowing the bank!

[theledge]

I would agree software's the safest bet for learning - the subtractor is a good basic synth to practice with. There is also a lot to be learned from something like synth edit or reaktor (tho as dodgy says it is a bit at the deep end) if you get a simple synth in it - reason being 'cos whilst you play you can also get a good idea of what's going on inside by taking the patches apart. I also agree about the novation stuff - i've learned a lot using the a-station - it's tricky cos all the knobs do more that one thing, but that's hardware for you and if you can keep track of it in that situation you got it bagged... And cheap which is good if you wanna practice on something without blowing the bank!

yeah i haven't jumped into anything yet...have been slowly coming round to the software way of thinking about this tbh (partly cos i've been having recurring dreams about owning a macbook...i've got "gear eyes" bad at the moment )

Probly make a snap impulse decision at some point but gonna try and resist for now ...

[Jay Pace]

For learning you could do a hell of a lot worse than the subtractor synth in reason

And maybe buy this book - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quick-Guide-...F8&s=books

Then finally, start learning reaktor. The book pushes you down that path anyway