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VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:34 am

hello..

I made a brief 'tutorial' on how to create one of my presets for Synth1, named 'vanilla' bass.

basically.. its just going through the parameters step by step... but I figure it might be of use to some out there. I could have just given the preset away, but wheres the learning in that

(actually there is a version of it in my Definitive bank over on Patcharena if you REALLY wanted it)

any errors/glitches/mis-information or general confusion.. please let me know..

Go to the tutorial page

enjoy.

ouroboros · Post by **ouroboros** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:01 am

Thanks, VitaminD

I used a tutorial you wrote a while back to create a kick in Synth1 so I look forward to this one.

As a side note, my Synth1 never shows the numbers in the bars when I adjust values. Why is this?

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:55 am

cool deal there, ouroboros

I wish I had saved the text... I'd put that one on my site too..

this is just one of the tutorials I plan to have on my site.. with more practice in giving tutorials, I plan on revising and making them more useful. think of this as version 1

about the numbers.. are you using the mouse to adjust the parameters or are you using a midi controller?

with my UC-16, the numbers dont pop up.. its only with the mouse that they show..

if you are using the mouse though.. then I wouldnt have the foggiest.

in any event, I hope the tutorial is useful to you

Caleb · Post by **Caleb** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:01 am

Have saved it for later. Thanks for that.

Caleb

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:58 pm

no worries

I wanted to know though.. if anyone has gone step-by-step already.. have they came up with the same sound?

I followed it and did.. but then again I'm partial and know what sound I'm looking for since it was mine in the first place..

mauseoleum · Post by **mauseoleum** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:13 pm

hey, you could brighten up a bit left(initial) color of background gradient a bit.

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:14 pm

okie dokies you got it.. now that we've address the coloring issues.. how well did the tute work for you?

please, by all means be honest.. I'm not doing this for my ego but to help the community.. so if its not helping anyone then its a waste of time for all involved and I should know if it sucks or not.

nool · Post by **nool** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 1:18 am

nice, the web needs more well written tutorials

ouroboros · Post by **ouroboros** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 10:45 pm

Very nice tutorial, Mr. Vit.D.
Can I call you V.D. for short?

)

I really appreciate this, so here is my feedback with the disclaimer that none of what I mention is really needed:

1. The colors of the arrows in the picture
"synth1_3.png" is hard for my poor eyes to see. Perhaps a different shade?

2. It was a little unclear where the picture with the parameters for the chorus settings were, ands it took me a while to find them in the pic. under the chorus mention that illustrated the multiple parameters open at once. "synth1_4.png" -This is more attributable to the black hole between my ears than anything.

3. Again- my density: I followed the tutorial but couldn't ge the same sound for ages. Was pulling my hair out after reviewing it and then I realized the EQ settings were all screwy from another preset. Might want to mention or display them all at 12 'o clock?

So here is my end result:
http://ouroboros.audioshot.net/mp3s/vanillabase.mp3

the kicks are from the tutorial you wrote on, -pause for effect...- kicks! (what I saved as a preset after reading it, anyways

.

A great preset available to all!

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 6:51 am

ouroboros wrote:Very nice tutorial, Mr. Vit.D.
Can I call you V.D. for short? )

hehe if you want.. its okay.. I've heard the joke a million times before

ouroboros wrote: I really appreciate this, so here is my feedback with the disclaimer that none of what I mention is really needed:

1. The colors of the arrows in the picture
"synth1_3.png" is hard for my poor eyes to see. Perhaps a different shade?

ahh excellent! This is the type of feedback I was hoping for. Ok I was wondering if the red was a bit too much and the arrow too big in comparison to the actual knobs.. I'll correct that!

ouroboros wrote: 2. It was a little unclear where the picture with the parameters for the chorus settings were, ands it took me a while to find them in the pic. under the chorus mention that illustrated the multiple parameters open at once. "synth1_4.png" -This is more attributable to the black hole between my ears than anything.

okie dokie no sweat.. I can understand the confusion and will resolve this when I'm fixing #1

ouroboros wrote: 3. Again- my density: I followed the tutorial but couldn't ge the same sound for ages. Was pulling my hair out after reviewing it and then I realized the EQ settings were all screwy from another preset. Might want to mention or display them all at 12 'o clock?

ooh yeah.. actually the original Vanilla Bass had some oddish EQ settings.. I went to recreate it and realized it sounded better (at least to me) without any synth1-applied EQ. I'll correct this too!

ouroboros wrote: So here is my end result:
http://ouroboros.audioshot.net/mp3s/vanillabase.mp3

the kicks are from the tutorial you wrote on, -pause for effect...- kicks! (what I saved as a preset after reading it, anyways
.

A great preset available to all!

glad it was of use to you (especially the end result

)

You actually got me there.. I *should* have used one of my own kicks.. would have been a great segway into/outof each tutorial.. will amend this as well!

I'm very greatful for your comments and am pleased it was a learning experience (that you actually wanted to learn? haha). I also found your mp3 was helpful (and funky

) too!

thanks again!

-VitD

Vanilla Bass - Tutorial