The ES2 is the essential synthesis tool in any Logic user's audio arsenal. Introduced in Logic 7 and reborn in Logic Pro X - this tutorial exposes the ES2's deepest musical secrets.
Twice Emmy-nominated Steve H is a Logic Pro Master and industry-leading audio producer/performer. You might know him from TV's "Reading Rainbow" ... he scored every episode of that program.
Steve H. and his trusty assistant Igor are at it again ... creating incredible tutorials, that is! This tutorial is as entertaining as it is educational. By mixing clever audio comedy with facts about synthesis and tone creation, Steve has made what is possibly the best Logic tutorial ever! You might think that's a big statement, but watch this tutorial and you'll understand what I mean ...
This tutorial is as much a lesson in the theory of synthesis as it is an deep exploration of the ES2. Drawing on years of sound design experience, Steve shows you what subtractive , FM, and Pulse Width synthesis really is. As an incredible bonus, steve demonstrates how these waves actually look using a digital oscilloscope, so you can see and hear the differences between these popular forms of synthesis.
Mixed into the tutorial are several bonus sound design workshops which show you how to build common sounds, from the ground up using the ES2's oscillators, filters and other audio functions. The ES2 is an incredible sound design tool, and the included workshops will not only show you what's possible, but also provide ideas and inspiration for producing your own sounds.
But best of all, this tutorial contains a deep exploration of Vector synthesis. Vector synthesis is a method of automating sounds to change over time, and it's a hidden treasure in the ES2 that almost nobody uses. With Vector Synthesis, you can truly define your sounds by making interesting and musical timbres that nobody has herd before. Vector synthesis is a sound designer's dream, and Steve H. shows exactly how it works in this tutorial.
Excelent tutorial. it goes into very in-depth informnation about the instrument and the concepts explained
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Rupak wrote on January 12, 2016
World Class Tutorial. Watch it. Thank you.
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Inrainbowz wrote on August 5, 2014
I’m amazed. Thank you Steve. Total presetitus to good command over this monster. Cheers.
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Harry wrote on May 20, 2014
I had no idea the ES2 had so many features. This course was great to show me how every aspect of this synth worked!
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Earwig wrote on November 11, 2013
I recommend using the quiz builder on this tutorial. There's a lot go info here and the quiz will help keep it locked in your head!! I'm already on my second viewing. ES2 is great but truly a beast!
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Tomas (keyborder in The Flower K wrote on August 23, 2013
Steve....Just great! Looking at your videos inspire my work. I thought I knew everything about Logic but there is always a tiny bit missing:) thanks
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Robin wrote on August 12, 2013
I've bought tons of soft synth over the last years only to realize after watching this course that nothing beats the ES2. A very comprehensive course indeed and it made me a Zen Master of soft synths
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Artem wrote on August 1, 2013
Preserving the length in vector mode doesn't seem to work. Grate tutorial thought! The best series of workshops I've ever seen.
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Alexander Lindo wrote on July 16, 2013
Excellent tutorial by an excellent teacher.
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Justin Arbabi wrote on June 28, 2013
Dude, so glad I watched this. Priceless information here. Great job