Logic Pro X: Subtractive Synthesis Part 2

Following last week’s episode • Logic Pro X: Introduct... introducing the concepts of Subtractive Synthesis, this week, I’m going to develop our understanding of this topic by switching from Logic’s most basic instrument, the ES M, to its next most basic instrument, the ES P! ‘P’ stands for polyphonic, so the first up-tick in capability is that we can now play chords. But this instrument also allows for a blend of a wider range of Oscillators, introduces LFOs and offers a greater range of possibilities at the Envelope stage. All of these features combine to provide more sonic possibilities; even in a synth this basic, we can make Bass and Pad sounds from scratch. Oh and helicopters too. Lastly, we’ll see how the Olympic Rings are a useful aide-memoire when looking at more sophisticated instruments, like Retro Synth.
00:00 Intro and recap of Part 1
01:46 ES P Oscillators
04:08 White Noise generator
06:32 Filter section
08:07 Understanding Envelopes
12:10 LFO Section -Vibrato
15:15 LFO -Wah
18:31 Applying Envelope to Filter
21:10 A quick summary
23:46 Output Overdrive and Chorus
24:18 Key Tracking
25:50 Making a Bass sound
28:52 Making a Pad sound
31:07 Olympic Rings applied to Retro Synth
32:45 Subtractive Synth summary

[@donniecatalano]

Having a recap of the previous section is fantastic

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thanks Donnie!

[@prav1976]

I've been waiting for this all week! Thanks so much Jono for imparting your wisdom on us!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

You're most welcome!

[@Giannboy1]

Thanks again! Much easier to understand synth's now.

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Great, delighted to hear that.

[@JohnLynagh]

This is so cool and understandable. I love the LFO. Thanks Jono. I'm off to play with Retro Synth !

[@jonobuchananmusic]

You're welcome. Thanks so much, John.

[@peterwaringofficial]

Superb! (As always). Thank you !!!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thanks so much, Peter.

[@redguitar6062]

Another beauty, Jono. Would love to hear your take on additive, spectral and granular using Alchemy. Cheers.

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thanks so much. And absolutely, we'll get there with those other approaches to synthesis!

[@danielel9191]

Brilliant! Thank You!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

You’re welcome, thanks!

[@alxissac254]

Sooo good! Thank you!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thank you!

[@mikeingrassia7505]

Thanks!

[@jonobuchananmusic]

That's so kind. Thank you so much for your support.

[@Ghandralph]

Wednesday is Jono day. Always looking forward! Did you have early access to Logic Pro 11?

[@jonobuchananmusic]

Thanks so much. No, I haven't seen Logic 11 yet but I'm looking forward to downloading it on Monday.

[@PerplexedMuse]

🤍🤍🤍

[@jonobuchananmusic]

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