Here’s my take on what it’s like to design for Korg’s new Modwave digital synth. Incredibly deep instrument. Worth your attention.
Link: https://cdm.link/2021/01/inside-korgs-modwave-sound-design-tips-for-this-upcoming-wavetable-synth/
Recently, I had the honor of appearing on The Listening Podcast—a weekly series sponsored by Liquid Cinema. In the podcast, renowned composer Jeff Rona and I discussed my relationship with sound design, DJ culture, synthesis, and the horizons of instrument design.
Below are links to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CIqUGcGwYGUo6W44v4eIv?si=yLkokLwASSiwUD1J55cgBg
Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-with-francis-preve/id1476332977?i=1000455970308
So many properties of sound and acoustic theory are relevant to the very nature of physics and “reality”. Yeah, a lot of that has been co-opted by certain modern flavors of mysticism - and that’s fine, generally speaking - but for everything from fluid dynamics to the Slinky, there are components that may also apply to synthesis and sound design.
This piece from Wired does a great job of connecting some dots in this area. It’s mathy, but stay with it, as it’s definitely something to ponder.