Synthesizer Fundamentals
Oriented around the Nord Stage 3 synth
About the Course
Watch this short video to learn what this course is all about.
FAQ
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Will I learn about the Nord Stage 3 Synth engine from taking this course?
No, you won't. This course is all about synthesizer fundamentals and has almost nothing to do with learning the Nord Stage 3 synth engine. A future course covering the specific topic of learning the Nord Stage 3 synth engine is forthcoming. The creation of this course was necessary for people to have a way to understand the basics first. Students who take and understand the topics of this course will be better prepared for future courses that cover the Nord Stage 3 synth engine specifically.
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What will I get out of this course?
You will walk away to a much better understanding and familiarity of the foundations and building blocks of synthesis and sound generation that can be applied to the Nord Stage 3 or any other synth for that matter.
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Why can't I just read the manual?
You can! Some people like to read manuals and this course may not be for them. Others would rather learn visually with hands-on demonstrations of a given topic with a perspective from a person with experience. In addition, just about everything discussed in this course goes much deeper than the manual provides.
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Why is this course being offered for free?
Providing comprehensive video training is one of the main goals of My Keys to Music. Offering this course for free removes any barriers for people to experience it and benefit from it. Other courses will require a fee for purchase. For those who wish to contribute to the efforts and/or are looking for a higher level of engagement in the form of behind the scenes updates, personalized questions answered, or even a private lesson, you can check out my Patreon site at www.patreon.com/mykeystomusic.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to the Course!
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How To Use This Course
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Before We Begin
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Course Updates / Version History
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Link to follow with the web page
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Oscillators
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Waveforms
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Frequencies
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Filters
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ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
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LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
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Spectrum Analyzer
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Become an Expert at Sound Creation & Synthesis
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More Resources For You
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Congratulations and Thanks! What's next?
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About this course
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- 15 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
Pricing
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Reviews
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Fantastic!
Ricardo Conceição
Great explanation about the sound fundamentals for synthesizers in general! Love it!
Great explanation about the sound fundamentals for synthesizers in general! Love it!
Read LessPerfect for anyone just learning about synthesizers!
Kevin Coakley-Welch
If your starting point is virtually no knowledge of synthesizers (and this describes me) Marc's short course is an ideal way to start getting up to speed. Very glad I found this site!
If your starting point is virtually no knowledge of synthesizers (and this describes me) Marc's short course is an ideal way to start getting up to speed. Very glad I found this site!
Read LessTerrific intro to an exciting world
Bevis Thacker
Engagingly presented! The teacher's enthusiasm can only inspire you to want to know more. This is not the sort of stuff you can learn from twiddling the Nord's knobs by yourself. This course fills an important gap. More!
Engagingly presented! The teacher's enthusiasm can only inspire you to want to know more. This is not the sort of stuff you can learn from twiddling the Nord's knobs by yourself. This course fills an important gap. More!
Read LessSimple, well thought out and well presented. Highly recommended for beginners!
Nico Lochtenbergh
Brief Introduction To Synthesis
Gary Le Bouthillier
For the neophyte, this is a well-presented introduction to synthesis without overwhelming the viewer. For others, this course gives a cursory overview or a quick refresher of the synth prowess of the Nord Stage 3.
For the neophyte, this is a well-presented introduction to synthesis without overwhelming the viewer. For others, this course gives a cursory overview or a quick refresher of the synth prowess of the Nord Stage 3.
Read LessFantastic introduction to synthesisers for those with little prior exposure.
Ruth Shepherd
Clear explanation of terms, great accompanying visuals, and practical applications.
Clear explanation of terms, great accompanying visuals, and practical applications.
Read LessVery nice course!!
Paul Miles
It gave me a good understanding of what synthesizers are about. I would like to continue my education of them and play around with my new Stage 3. Look forward to your other lessons.
It gave me a good understanding of what synthesizers are about. I would like to continue my education of them and play around with my new Stage 3. Look forward to your other lessons.
Read LessSuper course on Synthesizer Fundamentals
Hans Micheelsen
Thank you very much for a very well organized and easy to understand course.
Thank you very much for a very well organized and easy to understand course.
Read LessGreat insight into the basic world of the Synthesizers
Derek Scott
Great introduction to synthesis and clearly explained fundamentals
Roy Kaminsky
Great start to synthesis and the fundamental use of the Nord layout
Dan Wilkins
An hour that felt like minutes, very well explained with excellent visual demonstrations alongside.
An hour that felt like minutes, very well explained with excellent visual demonstrations alongside.
Read LessYes, this course explains the basics of a synthesizer.
Gordon Shehab
A very good course that explains what different aspects of the synthesizer control. I intend to follow it with the Youtube courses and possibly the Master the Stage 3 course.
A very good course that explains what different aspects of the synthesizer control. I intend to follow it with the Youtube courses and possibly the Master the Stage 3 course.
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