Kyma Sound Design Environment Essentials Part 1
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Back to basics. Laying the groundwork for what is to come. Specifically aimed at Kyma beginners, new users and people who have let their system sit idle and need a spark or a way back into the Kyma environment this video offers some essential skills and tools to develop on the way to Kyma mastery. As with all my videos, there are tips and tricks sprinkled throughout so even more advanced users should get something from this video even if it's just review or a fresh perspective.
Topics covered to some extent include preferences, the DSP menu, the sound browser, what is a Kyma sound and how to save a sound.
Having used Kyma for many years and many hours these are some of the most basic concepts and skills that I think are a very practical way of getting your feet wet (or maybe just your big toe) and for setting yourself up for future success. The more you can grasp that Kyma is a language and environment for sound design the more you'll realize the quest is a never ending one and that there is always something to learn-which can be overwhelming-and that's why I've compiled this video of a few things that I think are basic, relevant, and 'must knows' early on. Rest assured more content is coming!
To follow along and do everything just as I do in the video is a good start but of course the real power is in taking those concepts and ideas and making Kyma your own. It's a very similar concept to developing your technique for playing an instrument after you've been shown some scales and chords. And remember, like anything in life, you get out what you put in. If you put in the work you will be rewarded.
If you're curious about Kyma, sound design and the pursuit of always getting better specifically with sound, you're in the right place.
For additional information on Kyma visit:
kyma.symbolicsound.com/
0:00 - Intro and Overview
1:16 - Preferences Menu
03:00 - DSP Status Menu
03:54 - Stoping/Killing a sound
05:10 - Sound Browser Tips
07:12 - Intro to Sound Files
09:27 - How to save a Kyma sound
14:29 - What is a Kyma sound? (One definition at least)
Recommended reading on Kyma and computer music:
Kyma and the SumOfSines Disco Club: amzn.to/3lDiYv0
The Computer Music Tutorial: amzn.to/3noHqka
The Csound Book: amzn.to/38PZcc6
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Please do more of these Essentials videos. I learned several things I didn't know before and it's great to have the basics laid out so well.
Hi and thanks again, Will. You showed a couple of things that I didn't know about the Sound Browser, very useful. I notice you have eight DSPs, that must mean two Pacaranas, VERY nice, and I look forward to your next video.
Very grateful, a much needed contribution to the little public information about Kyma some of us have access to.
Thanks! It's good to hear from you and I'm glad this is useful. I agree that there's not a ton of info, so glad I can help even if in a small way.
Thanks for this. I’m interested in getting a Kyma system. It’s good to see the basics and what it’s capable of.
Very helpful, thanks Will !
Yes. Kyma sounds can be quite loud and having your hand close to the volume knob or ready to shift K and stop it is pretty important. I've definitely blasted myself many many times.
Hi Craig--Thanks! Yes, it's true that 'command k' is an essential early learning in Kyma, and hopefully something that only happens once, but it's inevitable to be blasted.