FM Synthesis Simplified w/ Legends Stephan Schmitt & Manny Fernandez
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Published 2024-07-16
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Join us for an incredible masterclass into the world of FM synthesis with two legends in the field! Stephan Schmitt, the visionary founder of Nonlinear Labs and Native Instruments, and the genius behind REAKTOR, teams up with Manny Fernandez, renowned for his groundbreaking FM programming on Yamaha’s iconic synthesizers including the DX7II, SY77, SY99, FS1R, DX200, RefaceDx, Montage, and his insightful tutorials on YamahaSynth.com.
In this video, Stephan and Manny will demystify FM synthesis, breaking down complex concepts into simple, actionable steps. Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or a curious beginner, this masterclass will empower you to create the sounds you’ve always imagined. Learn from the experts as they share their tips, techniques, and secrets to mastering FM synthesis, making it accessible and fun for everyone.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your sound design skills with insights from two of the greatest minds in the industry. Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more expert content!
00:00 - C15 Intro
02:39 - The C15 Front Panel Layout
06:25 - Keeping it Simple
12:49 - Overall Feedback & Acoustic Modeling
18:27 - Resonators
26:35 - Breaking Down Sounds
39:09 - The Ribbon Controllers
41:59 - Expression
46:17 - Multi Timbral Sounds
48:24 - Conclusion
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ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including Young Guns , Internal Affairs , The Man From Elysian Fields , 15 Minutes and Planes, Trains & Automobiles , been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as Michael Jackson's Thriller .
His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for Quincy Jones , Jack Nitzsche , Lamont Dozier , Arthur Rubenstein and Giorgio Moroder was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.
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All Comments (21)
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Thank you so much @anthonymarinellimusic ! It was great fun participating and big kudos to your talent for translating our nerdiness to familiar musical/synth contexts!
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I love watching Stephan literally biting his lip trying not to interrupt! ❤
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Man, I don't understand most of the FM terms, but I enjoyed watching these 3 guys discuss so passionately about a subject they're experts at.
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This synth is a masterpiece! Kudos to the brilliant designer!
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I like your calm, PBS (public broadcast system)-style of educational videos.
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Endlich jemand der noch Instrumente für Live-Musiker entwickelt. Dankeschön
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Great video Anthony, the C15 is such an original synth and Stephan is a great guy!
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Whouw -This is SO Rad !!! It´s Dr. Manny ! 😮 🙏 Mr. FM himself ! 😉👍
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FM simplified broadens to a Physical modelling- mind blown!
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This was very special. Grateful for all of y’all who made this happen. These hands on discussion’s are some of my favorite video’s on YouTube ✨🌊✨thank you and many blessings
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What a beautiful, expressive instrument - very impressive!
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Three legends in one top class FM breakdown vid. great content as always Anthony! another very interesting watch, what a great sounding and very unique instrument!
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This looks like a really nice synth. I've been really loving the Korg OpSix. It's changed how I think about, program, and use FM synthesis. Great to see more people creating different ways to use and enjoy FM.
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This is WONDERFUL! Watching Anthony teach nerds how to communicate about the brilliance of their creations. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this
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That's was excellent. The sound C15 can make are unbelievably stunning. I think for adding atmosphere to either music or film, this is a must have in your box of tools.
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It’s mind blowing how you can take only two operators (along with additional elements) and create such complex sounds, compared to early 6 and 4 op synths. FM has really come a long way in 40+ years.
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I have a kodamo essence fm mk2. It's great i can create sequences with fm drums, and fm sounds. It's an amazing instrument that i still haven't fully discovered yet.
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Nice, just learning FM on a Yamaha TX802 and it's great fun! Cool stream... This synth is amazing!
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I have the C-15 and it’s stunningly great. They’ve really dragged their heels on releasing new engines, but the first one is GrEaT.
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An occasionally maligned and misunderstood synth, for whatever reason. Personally, I think it's amazing. I don't play live any more and neither do I have any room left in my studio, or I'd probably invest in one! This must be the best video I've yet seen on it. Looking forward to seeing the interview with Chowning, that will be worth watching!
