Iris 2 Tips & Tutorials

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Learn how to use Iris 2 in 20 minutes with these video tutorials. Start making music today with Iris 2, an inspiring sample-based synthesizer.

The Best Gifts for Musicians in 2021
Nov 03, 2021
Browse the best gifts for musicians in 2021 to find the perfect gift for the musician in your life including home recording equipment, music production software, and more.
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Sound Design with Home-Recorded Samples in Iris 2
Nov 01, 2021
Learn to use home-recorded samples for sound design with Iris 2, and have fun turning your unique creations into musical instruments.
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Sampling Your Samples: Why You Should Try It
May 22, 2019
For your next song, try sampling your samples. Strange and wonderful things will happen, I guarantee it.
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How Producer Kool Kojak Used Iris 2 in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'
Feb 19, 2019
Learn how producer Kool Kojak created the sounds of 'Spider-Man: Enter the Spider-Verse' with Iris 2 and Ozone 8.
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The Basics of Granular Synthesis
Feb 05, 2019
Granular synthesis doesn’t get much attention in music production. In this article, we cover what it is, how you’re already using it, and some granular sound design techniques.
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How to Use Single Cycle Waveforms in Iris 2
Nov 21, 2018
Single cycle waveforms are unique audio files that unfold over a single cycle and can be looped indefinitely. Here is how to load and tweak them in the Iris 2 sample-based synthesizer.
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Sound Layering and Sample Manipulation in Iris 2
Sep 04, 2018
Bigger songs and soundtracks often come from sound layering. Follow along with audio examples as we show you how to achieve better musical depth and texture using sample layering and manipulation in Iris 2.
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4 Ways to Make Audio Samples Stand Out
Aug 07, 2018
Does it seem like everyone’s using the same audio samples in their beats? Follow along as we dive into four fresh approaches to editing borrowed sounds.
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The Beginner's Guide to Synths for Music Production
Jul 17, 2018
What is a synthesizer? What types of synths exist? Learn the basics and improve your music production possibilities.
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