Francis Preve

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Watch + Learn: Supersaw (Universal)

Supersaw starting points on four different softsynths: Serum, Phase Plant, Operator, and Wavetable.

Level: Beginner

Platform: Xfer Serum, Ableton Operator, Kilohearts Phase Plant, Ableton Wavetable

Description: The starting point for creating Supersaw chord stabs. Filter and effects are areas for customization.

Download Serum Supersaw: Watch+Learn_SerumPreset_Supersaw

Download Operator and Wavetable Supersaw: Watch+Learn_AbletonPresets_Supersaw

Download Phase Plant Supersaw: Watch+Learn_PP_Supersaw

Watch + Learn: Tonewheel Organ (Operator, Phase Plant)

Same sound, two different softsynths

Level: Beginner

Platform: Ableton Operator, Kilohearts Phase Plant

Description: The basic format for emulating tonewheel organs like the Hammond B3. Adjustments can be made by changing the volume of the first eight harmonics.

Download Operator Preset: Watch+Learn_AbletonPreset_B3

Download Phase Plant Preset: Watch+Learn_PhasePlant_B3

Watch + Learn: Piano Pad (PhasePlant)

Level: Beginner

Platform: Phase Plant

Description:
Classic pad consisting of Piano layered with filtered sawtooth. Long releases with reverb added for fullness. Experiment with the sawtooth filter and envelope times.

Download Preset: Watch+Learn_PP_PianoPad

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Watch+Learn: Analog Strings (Operator)

Level: Beginner

Platform: Ableton Operator

Description: Iconic analog string sound used in many R&B, new wave, synthwave, funk, soul, and disco tracks.

Download Preset: Watch+Learn_AbletonPreset_AnalogStrings

Watch + Learn: Acid 303 (Serum)

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Platform: Xfer Serum

Description: A simulation of the architecture and processing for the Roland TB-303, created using Serum.

Download Preset: Watch+Learn_SerumPreset_Acid303

Watch+Learn: Introduction

The adventure begins…