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Comparing synths

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Emmanuel Lopez-Pinto
Emmanuel Lopez-Pinto

This document compares the basic synthesizer described last week to one in FL Studio by examining each part. The FL Studio synth is divided horizontally into sections for the oscillator and amplitude envelope, filter, LFO, and effects. Each section contains parameters to shape the sound, though some effects are limited to presets. In conclusion, synths each have unique additional parameters that make them distinct, even if the core components are similar.

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Comparing Synths EMMANUEL 晦用永掘舘-永鴛鰻意或
Introduction In the last week, Loudon showed us how a basic synthesizer works and what are its different parts. We basically learnt that synthesizers are divided into Oscillator, Filter, Amplitude envelope and LFO. In this presentation, Im going to compare this synth with one from FL Studio in order to find some interesting differences. But first lets remember how Loudons synth looked like.
Comparing synths
Harmless This is the synth I have chosen.
Oscillator and Amplitude envelope This synth is divided in 4 parts horizontally. This first part has the basic parameters of the sound. Timbre selection (with harmonic mask), ADSR envelope in the middle and an equalizer on the left as well. There are some new parameters like pluck which is basically sustain but made easier to create plucked sounds if desired. There is also some pitch parameters including LFO adjustment but no really complex. There will be another section for LFO later.
Filter This is the filter section. In which we can chose what kind of filter we want. The FREQ big knob is the Cutoff frequency and on the left we can see parameters to establish the inclination of the filter ant its amount. On the right we can make the sound plural instead of mono and arrange it (the little grey box show a number if its poly but now its mono)
LFO Here we can still change the timber with the harmonizer and then finally create the LFO effect. On the left there is also a Phaser with its own parameters
Effects Finally we have some basic effects available for our new sound. However we can only choose some presets instead of fix it as we want it. Thats why sometimes its better to still use the effects placed in insert of the mixing board. On the right there is also a basic compressor working with presets as well, same advice.
Reflection I noticed that each synth has different add-ons or bonus parameters that make them unique. Sometimes they have the same ones but with a different appearance and that can make them harder to understand. Hope you enjoyed the presentation and learnt something.

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Comparing synths

  • 1. Comparing Synths EMMANUEL 晦用永掘舘-永鴛鰻意或
  • 2. Introduction In the last week, Loudon showed us how a basic synthesizer works and what are its different parts. We basically learnt that synthesizers are divided into Oscillator, Filter, Amplitude envelope and LFO. In this presentation, Im going to compare this synth with one from FL Studio in order to find some interesting differences. But first lets remember how Loudons synth looked like.
  • 4. Harmless This is the synth I have chosen.
  • 5. Oscillator and Amplitude envelope This synth is divided in 4 parts horizontally. This first part has the basic parameters of the sound. Timbre selection (with harmonic mask), ADSR envelope in the middle and an equalizer on the left as well. There are some new parameters like pluck which is basically sustain but made easier to create plucked sounds if desired. There is also some pitch parameters including LFO adjustment but no really complex. There will be another section for LFO later.
  • 6. Filter This is the filter section. In which we can chose what kind of filter we want. The FREQ big knob is the Cutoff frequency and on the left we can see parameters to establish the inclination of the filter ant its amount. On the right we can make the sound plural instead of mono and arrange it (the little grey box show a number if its poly but now its mono)
  • 7. LFO Here we can still change the timber with the harmonizer and then finally create the LFO effect. On the left there is also a Phaser with its own parameters
  • 8. Effects Finally we have some basic effects available for our new sound. However we can only choose some presets instead of fix it as we want it. Thats why sometimes its better to still use the effects placed in insert of the mixing board. On the right there is also a basic compressor working with presets as well, same advice.
  • 9. Reflection I noticed that each synth has different add-ons or bonus parameters that make them unique. Sometimes they have the same ones but with a different appearance and that can make them harder to understand. Hope you enjoyed the presentation and learnt something.