Dave K Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hello! Trying to get this punctuated, modulated synth sound that you hear here: How do I go about this in MainStage? I'm pretty new to analog synthesis. Thanks in advance! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitesides Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 find a similar synth sound for the core of the sound. You might find something in the ES2 or Alchemy that will be pretty close. Then either edit the patch or throw a tremolo plugin on it to the to stutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks, but this isn't very helpful since I don't see any existing sounds that are a match. Does no one know how to use the analog synthesis instruments enough to explain to me how to create these sounds? Much appreciated in advance! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Use an LFO to modulate the amp, to get that tremolo effect (or use a Tremolo plug-in). Then slowly open a lowpass filter to create the variations in timbre. Once you have the correct set up with the correct LFO speed and filter movement (you could for example automate it over a couple of bars), try different oscillators until you get the desired sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Alright, David, thanks! I'll try this. It would be really great to have a video tutorial of this instrument to show how to use the thousands of knobs and sliders effectively since it really is quite overwhelming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Thanks for this tip. I've gotten my hands on a Nord Stage 2 keyboard, and it's ridiculously amazing. There's a learning curve, but it's not nearly as cryptic as the MS interface. Here's how I got this filter sweep on the NS2: And here's a demo of me playing it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRobinson Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Sounds great! Yes, for all the incredible and accurate "digital simulations of," of which Logic has a'plenty, there is still something to a well thought-out physical device that has ... real knobs that you can twist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Thanks, Mike! Yea, I hate to say it, but I'm done with all the crazy issues with trying to figure out how to get MainStage to do what I need it to do. I know it's just a training issue. But after reading all the manuals, searching online, and struggling with it for years, I'm done. The Nord Stage is not simple, but I find it much more sensible and intuitive. Speaking of which, I have a lightly used Nektar Panorama P6 for sale, with case! If anyone is interested!! https://reverb.com/item/32951834-nektar-panorama-p6-case-61-key-usb-midi-controller-keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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