Synthesis creates sound electronically by generating and shaping signals rather than relying solely on recorded material. Oscillators, filters, envelopes, modulation and digital processes can be combined to build anything from familiar instruments to entirely new timbres.
SOPHIE often talked about synthesis in physical terms. Rather than asking how to imitate a conventional instrument, the producer thought about materials: bubbles, latex, metal, liquid, plastic. Sounds could behave as though they possessed weight, elasticity, friction or surface. That approach is part of why tracks such as “BIPP,” “LEMONADE” and “HARD” still sound so…
Creating a soundscape that transports the listener to the heart of a rainforest can be a challenging task. However, with the help of electronic tools, it is possible to recreate the natural sounds of the jungle. We need to identify the different elements that make up a rainforest soundscape. The most obvious ones are the…
