OverClocked ReMix...

prophetik music · #1 05-26-2009, 03:34 PM

has anyone ever done anything like this? i've been getting into single-synth remixing a lot lately because it forces me to get creative and not just do everything in a rut. using just one synthesizer and completely exploring the tonal capabilities of it have really expanded my flexibility, i think. it's pretty fun.

i've done tracks using NI's Massive and Absynth, Rob Papen's Blue, and i'm thinking about digging into Omnisphere some this time around for my next one.

anyone else ever did anything like this?

Cerrax · #2 05-26-2009, 03:54 PM

I've always wanted to try this. It would be quite a challenge.

I'm thinking about starting up LDJ in Visual Boy Advance and recording some stuff. Or maybe try something with Logic's ES1 or ESP synth. Maybe even get crazy and go the Sega Genesis route and use the EFM1.

You could even get really creative and load a single sample into a sampler and use that.

Mustin · #3 05-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Uh, a lot of people do things like this? That's why they make keyboards with sequencers?

The tough thing is like that Cerrax said - load in a single sample and use just THAT to make a track.

Ask Mazedude about that.

zircon · #4 05-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Yeah, single-sample stuff is very tricky.. I've heard it done and it's just crazy, especially when you work in processing and granular synthesis. Single-synth isn't impressive if it's a ROMpler/sampler BUT if you're talking about just a simple subtractive or additive synth, that can be cool. For example, doing a whole track with just Synth1 or even Zebra 2 would be very impressive, since you have to synthesize all your percussion.

prophetik music · #5 05-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustin

Uh, a lot of people do things like this? That's why they make keyboards with sequencers?

The tough thing is like that Cerrax said - load in a single sample and use just THAT to make a track.

Ask Mazedude about that.

no, you're not understanding what i'm talking about. not a hardware synth, like a keyboard or something. a software synth, reason's Maelstrom or FL's Sytrus. ok, sytrus would be easier than maelstrom, but you get the picture. the whole point is doing everything - drums, bass, pads, everything - using different instances of the same synth.

edit: yeah, zircon, that's what i'm talking about. like Blue v1.01, for example - that kind of stuff.

Rozovian · #6 05-26-2009, 04:42 PM

I have a remix in the tbp queue that's synth only, another synth-only that was recently subbed. Making your own percussion with synths is fun, and a great way to learn how the synth works... and what the sounds are made of.

I did use multiple synths, tho.

OverCoat · #7 05-26-2009, 05:32 PM

i've done this before
http://soundtempest.net/soc/single/o...rkLikeThat.mp3
^ 1 Sample
http://soundtempest.net/soc/single/oc-swellsbeck.mp3
^ emulating the limitations of the Sega Genesis, all VOPM except for the sampled+bitcrushed drums

PhiJayy · #8 05-26-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zircon

For example, doing a whole track with just Synth1 or even Zebra 2 would be very impressive, since you have to synthesize all your percussion.

Tricky stuff, man. I attempted to do that once, I didn't like it. Mainly because I'm way too lazy.

DRUM SAMPLES FOR LIFE!!!

OverCoat · #9 05-26-2009, 05:40 PM

I made an all Synth1 song but it's not very good

lol

Gario · #10 05-26-2009, 05:53 PM

I love single-synth music - it really pushes the limits of what you can do on something musically. Chiptune writing (real chiptune writing, not the sound-alikes) is close to this, although you've got four channels to work with...

It's always fun doing things like that - it pushes your skills as a composer, for sure.