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Sound design is the art of sculpting audio to produce a desired result. Check out our resources below to learn synthesis and audio processing techniques that will help you create your own signature sound.

Our Best Articles on Sound Design

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The Basics of Granular Synthesis

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.
February 5, 2019
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8 Creative Reverb Effects for Sound Design

Reverb effects aren’t just for space—you can also use them for creative, otherworldly effects. In this article we depart from utilitarian uses of reverb and focus on how to use reverb plug-ins as sound design tools.
May 1, 2020
Sound Design with Home-Recorded Samples in Iris 2

Learn to use home-recorded samples for sound design with Iris 2, and have fun turning your unique creations into musical instruments.
March 15, 2023

Most Recent Sound Design Articles

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Soft Synth Essentials: Oscillators, Envelopes, and Filters

From oscillators to envelopes and filters, learn the basics of Synth VSTs so you can start creating your own sounds for use in your music production.
March 13, 2019
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5 Times to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Mix

VocalSynth 2 is an effects engine that quickly (and if desired, drastically) alters voice characteristics in musical ways. Learn functional uses of it when mixing vocals.
Vocal Production February 26, 2019
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The Basics of Granular Synthesis

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.
February 5, 2019
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Making a Custom Sampler Instrument

Sampling audio is one of the most useful tools for producers. In this article, we’ll cover sampling techniques and how to create a custom sampler instrument.
January 30, 2019
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The Basics of Convolution in Audio Production

Often overlooked, convolution is a powerful process for both standard processing and sound design. In this article, we cover how it works and when to use it.
January 22, 2019
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How to Keep Repetition in Music Interesting

How do you make loop-based sound music less repetitive? Follow along with audio examples as we consider listener expectations in a loop-based context.
October 30, 2018
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3 Ways to Reshape Your Sound with Stutter Edit

We’ve covered Stutter Edit’s rhythmic possibilities. Now we take a look at textural approaches to sound design on a track level.
August 14, 2018
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6 Times Transient Shaping Beats Compression

Should you use a transient shaper or a compressor? From drum loops to synth leads, we examine six times a transient shaper just might beat a compressor.
August 13, 2018
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Audio Mixing   Audio Effects   Stutter Edit   VocalSynth   Iris 2    Trash 2