1. Synthesizers, Music & Audio

Basics; Oscillators & Waveforms; Filters; Envelopes; Modulation; Advanced Waveforms - Explanation of subtractive -or- analogue synthesis

DX-synth FM; Operators & Algorithms; Modulator & Carrier generated Series; Modulation behaviour - Explanation of frequency modulation (FM) synthesis

(FM pt2) - in-depth look at FM on DX synthesizers

(FM pt3) - animated GIFs of FM

A brief familiarisation of popular synthesizers

Waveform results from adding, subtracting and multiplying. In-depth look with Reason's Subtractor virtual-synth.

A fast efficient & easy method for DX7 voice-patch creation. In-depth look with Reason's PX7 FM virtual-synth

Frequency; Notes; Octaves; Tuning; Scales; Modes; Pentatonics; Transforms - Basics about music notes that form a scale in music

Roots & intervals; Maj, min, aug, dim, sus & 7th chords; System for chord-names; Chord Listing for keyboard and guitar. Inversions & equivalents, More Naming techniques, Chord Reference (mode diatonic) - Explanation of chords and their names

Tempo (Time & Length) Calculation, Delay Calculation, Rhyme Chart. - Tools for Composing Music

How I (re)mastered my music using free VST plug-ins

Creating a Synth-Bass set-up for recording & production. Example using Propellerhead Reason 9.5

Understanding modulated delay effects & creating your own. Example using Reason's CF-101

How we used drum-machines, trigger clocks, 4-track cassette recorders, MSX computers, Atari ST sequencing.

Using your (old) iPad as an external synthesizer.

Putting down your music ideas and transferring the files.

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler : manuals & guides - Command/ Parameter Reference, Musician's Manual, Advanced Applications Guide

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter : manuals & guides - Owner's Manual, Parameter Table, Outline of the MPG-80

Articles from the DX-Owners' Club on FM synthesis with patches