Polarity Music Additive Synth In 5.1 Best And Simplest Method Yet [Synth Presets]

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FANTASTiC | 24 March 2024 | 4 KB


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Today, Im excited to share with you the process of creating an additive synthesizer in Bitwig Studio 5.1, taking advantage of its new voice stacking feature. Here are the key moments:

Introduction: Bitwig Studio 5.1s release brings a fantastic additive synthesizer implementation. I find it to be the best and simplest yet.Starting Point: I begin with an empty Bitwig Studio 5.1 project and a single instrument track using one polygrid.Basic Setup: The synthesizer setup is straightforward: a sine oscillator, an AD envelope, and audio output. An amplifier is added for volume control.Creating Additive Synthesizer:Switch the grid to voice stacking mode with 16 voices for 16 partials.Introduce a step modulator with 16 steps and set it to hold timing.Adjust the step modulator for phase modulation and voice mode.Use a stack spread modulator to vary phase modulation.Modulating Pitch and Volume:I adjust the pitch for each of the 16 voices using a ratio modulator.Duplicate the setup to control volume, with the fundamental frequency being the loudest.Enhancing Sound Characteristics:I introduce decay modulation, varying decay times across partials.Convert the synthesizer to polyphonic with 10 voices.Experiment with phase and skew settings for unique sounds.Implement velocity sensitivity for partials using a step modulator.Advanced Techniques:Adjust tuning for stereo effect.Save step modulators as presets for consistency.Experiment with pitch ratio, volume, and decay for diverse sounds.Live Performance and Recording:I use Paul Stretch and Valhalla reverb for live sound manipulation.Record and adjust settings live for unique soundscapes.Conclusion:This synthesizer setup is easy to replicate and modify.Its CPU intensive, so careful management is needed.I compare it to Ableton Lives operator for reference.Final Thoughts:Discuss potential improvements and personal preferences.Mention the possibility of converting the setup into an FX grid for a polyphonic resonator.