Analog Kick Synthesis Tutorial Vid

[AdamXAudio]

Hey,

Just put up a new tutorial video, first part in a two part series. This one describes some different techniques for creating analog kick drums on the Tempest focusing on the oscillators.  Probably more useful for people new to sound design on the Tempest, but maybe some seasoned vets would still get an idea or two out of it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLPgRO6LMeI

Thanks.

[AdamXAudio]

Just uploaded the second half of this tutorial.  This part covers self-oscillating filters and using feedback for generating kicks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ZRY-rUk_M

[RobH]

Thanks Adam your videos are always awesome mate!


ps - When i went through the process of filter kicks on the tempest i ended up using 4 envelopes for the lowpass but i think your way of using them for feedback and resonance beats the shit out of it haha. You always seem to understand this at its deepest level, i love ur vids tbh they are so good!

[AdamXAudio]

Thanks Adam your videos are always awesome mate!


ps - When i went through the process of filter kicks on the tempest i ended up using 4 envelopes for the lowpass but i think your way of using them for feedback and resonance beats the shit out of it haha. You always seem to understand this at its deepest level, i love ur vids tbh they are so good!

Thanks!  You can totally do what you're saying about 4 envelopes just for the LowPass, it's really interesting how the sound can be molded that way. I just didn't do it in the video because I was trying to introduce new tricks with each kick, but using 4 envelopes with small amounts (instead of 1 envelope with a large amount) gets great unique results.  That's part of the magic of the Tempest, it can replicate some other drum machines, but it really shines when you use its features to make it sound like nothing else.

[RobH]

Once you realise the power of the T is in the lfo's and mod matrix the envelopes become a way of tightening the sound or sometimes throwing it the other way say for instance on some cymbals etc i've shaped those envelopes differently, when i made those filter kicks I was unaware of the way the matrix could shape the envelopes I'll prolly revisit that at some point and see if i can fashion some really nice filter kicks again!

[muleskinner]

Very interesting - thanks!

[mrtempest]

Great video's. how are you able to have the int sound set with a saw tooth? and not the factory sample?

[Shea]

Great video's. how are you able to have the int sound set with a saw tooth? and not the factory sample?

You can define initial settings. I think you hold both shifts and then push system.

[Yorgos Arabatzis]

We've said it so many times i've lost count...All new Tempest users should read the 2 sticky tips & tricks and sound design threads.These threads are to the point and save so much time and energy from reading manuals and all that stuff..

[monsters]

We've said it so many times i've lost count...All new Tempest users should read the 2 sticky tips & tricks and sound design threads.These threads are to the point and save so much time and energy from reading manuals and all that stuff..

The manual is like 24 pages people.

[LucidSFX]

Double spaced and a pretty damn tiny booklet. So it is more like 2.4 pages.

[particlesintowaves]

Awesome videos. Thanks for posting.

[monsters]

Double spaced and a pretty damn tiny booklet. So it is more like 2.4 pages.

It's like you blink and you've finished it

[particlesintowaves]

Double spaced and a pretty damn tiny booklet. So it is more like 2.4 pages.

It's like you blink and you've finished it

Short as it may be, it's good to go back and read it again sometimes. I just re-read it recently and it reminded me of a few concepts that I don't really utilize often.

[dalit]

Thanks Adam, those videos are great

[StanCollins]

Yep have to agree these are fantastic Adam.
Do you have plans for anymore?
Cheers

[AdamXAudio]

Yep have to agree these are fantastic Adam.
Do you have plans for anymore?
Cheers

Thanks!
I do want to do more. I have plans for an Analog Tom tutorial next, but I've been busy with work and getting stuff done for my band so that all takes precedent    The more people that view the tutorials and find them useful the more it makes me want to do another, so thanks, appreciate it.

[channelite]

Your sounds are awesome, would consider making your sounds available for downloading? Even charging for them?

[AdamXAudio]

Your sounds are awesome, would consider making your sounds available for downloading? Even charging for them?

Thanks! I've thought about doing it, but I honestly have no idea how to set up a proper e-shop for selling patches. I will probably release a pack of sounds later this fall for free, ideally when the Tempest OS is considered final for reals.