Synthesis: Common Methods - LIVE / Feb - March 2026

Day & Time: Thursdays - 8pm GMT / 12pm PST / 6am AEST Course Overview: Synthesis is the foundation of modern sound creation. This live course demystifies the four most common synthesis methods used in music production and sound design, helping you understand how sounds are built from the ground up. Designed for beginners and intermediate producers, Synthesis: Common Methods focuses on core principles that apply across all synths, DAWs, and genres. You’ll learn how each synthesis types work, what they are best suited for, and how to confidently create and shape your own sounds. Complex ideas are broken down into clear, practical concepts you can immediately apply. Who This Course Is For: • Beginners new to synthesis and sound design • Intermediate producers wanting deeper control over synths • Musicians, producers, composers, and sound designers • Anyone relying on presets without understanding how they work No advanced theory required - synthesis is explained clearly, visually, and musically. What You’ll Learn: • Core synthesis building blocks: oscillators, waveforms, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and modulation • Subtractive synthesis for classic basses, leads, and pads • Additive synthesis and harmonic sound building • FM synthesis for metallic, percussive, and digital textures • Granular synthesis for texture, time, and experimental sound design • Wavetable synthesis for evolving and moving tones. Live demonstrations use common software synths, with concepts / design transferable to any platform. How the Course Works: • 8 live weekly sessions • Small cohort learning (max 8 students) • Interactive demos, guided exercises, and Q&A • Clear progression from fundamentals to sound creation • Friendly, curiosity-led learning environment Tools & Access • Works with any DAW • Focus on stock and widely available FREE synths • Bookable as a standalone course • Included with Premium Membership and 90 Day Accelerator Plan