Hopefully, you will now have a better grasp of subtractive synthesis.Īlthough subtractive synthesis was a cornerstone of early analog synths, most modern VST synths combine different forms of synthesis. When used subtly, it can add a lot of movement and groove to your melodies. As the name suggests, it allows notes to “glide” from one to the next: A bit exaggerated so you get the idea Glide is another function that comes in handy for bass lines. If you want to learn more about bass design, make sure to check out our Kick-Bass masterclass inside Drums By Design! A similar result can also be achieved by increasing the Unison to 4 or 5 voices and de-tuning them slightly.ĭesigning a bass would take a few more steps, but I’ll stop here for the sake of this guide. You can hear how de-tuning an oscillator brings width to the sound.
Let’s hear the result, with and without the de-tuning: De-tuning the second oscillator by 19 cents
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