Every time I try to create tracks with this Rompler I can’t do squat with it ! Anyone on here find nexus a pain in the *** to use ? Synths seem to be problematic within Nexus . I am not looking to study mixing or a audio engineer , probably never will be since I am deaf in one ear .
I want something that will give me clean cutting sounds that blend with the track ( not over the top hyped synth sounds …
So if I joined what should I look into ?
Not looking to master my music I will get that done professionally , same with getting my tracks professionally mixed . I personally enjoy writing and structuring tracks . yet I am at dead end trying to find clean sounds … HELP !!
I like ( How to make peak time trance ) But I don’t use Live 
Pass the bong dude…
I hate to say this but if you join i would certainly look into switching over to Ableton I know that’s easier said then done but there is a wealth of knowledge on this site in Ableton Live!!!
As far as Nexus goes if you switched over to Ableton you could put those sounds or presets into Ableton’s simpler and shape them they way you want or at least a little bit. Look at the first Trance track SA came out with. Phil used Nexus with simpler and had some great pads, leads and stabs come out of it.
want clear sounds?? your going to have to learn how to EQ your sounds as you go as you produce. shaping a sound depends on how much high or how much low you want in a sound. Eq allows you to cut what you want or add what you. put it in the right freq in the mix where it’s not clashing with anything else, and it should sound clearer… just by simply cutting it right and placing it right in the mix.
[quote]willidaniel (04/03/2011)[hr]I hate to say this but if you join i would certainly look into switching over to Ableton I know that’s easier said then done but there is a wealth of knowledge on this site in Ableton Live!!!
As far as Nexus goes if you switched over to Ableton you could put those sounds or presets into Ableton’s simpler and shape them they way you want or at least a little bit. Look at the first Trance track SA came out with. Phil used Nexus with simpler and had some great pads, leads and stabs come out of it.
want clear sounds?? your going to have to learn how to EQ your sounds as you go as you produce. shaping a sound depends on how much high or how much low you want in a sound. Eq allows you to cut what you want or add what you. put it in the right freq in the mix where it’s not clashing with anything else, and it should sound clearer… just by simply cutting it right and placing it right in the mix.
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Thanks , I understand mixing but I can only go so far not because of lack of knowledge but since I am deaf in one ear … On another forum they told me to go with Sylenth and I just got it today ! Amazing sounds ! Exactly what I was looking for
Synthesis 101 - Subtractive Synthesis looks good I will look into that and
How to Make Peak Time Trance
How To Make Dubstep - Datsik
Seem like a win !
I love nexus! I have been using this synth for years and its pretty much used in every track. Along with sylenth1 they really are my go to synths on the software side of things.
[quote]jjdejong0 (05/03/2011)[hr]I love nexus! I have been using this synth for years and its pretty much used in every track. Along with sylenth1 they really are my go to synths on the software side of things.[/quote]
Hey whatever works for yeah ;)… I just don’t like Nexus since its a Rompler and not a “synth” Reason I am moving away from nexus is 2 things. 1 its a Rompler with pre-made sounds , 2 I have a hard time finding interesting sounds
Something about a Sylenth gives me goose bumps - I just purchased OMNI about 3 weeks ago and still learning … Anyways I will be getting the Training Videos about “Synthesis” … 
[quote]Salvation (05/03/2011)[hr][quote]jjdejong0 (05/03/2011)[hr]I love nexus! I have been using this synth for years and its pretty much used in every track. Along with sylenth1 they really are my go to synths on the software side of things.[/quote]
Hey whatever works for yeah ;)… I just don’t like Nexus since its a Rompler and not a “synth” Reason I am moving away from nexus is 2 things. 1 its a Rompler with pre-made sounds , 2 I have a hard time finding interesting sounds
Something about a Sylenth gives me goose bumps - I just purchased OMNI about 3 weeks ago and still learning … Anyways I will be getting the Training Videos about “Synthesis” … [/quote]
Good for you man! Learning synthesis will help you break free from all the premade sounds out there. And yes, Nexus is a rompler. Not a synth.
[quote]howiegroove (05/03/2011)[hr][quote]Salvation (05/03/2011)[hr][quote]jjdejong0 (05/03/2011)[hr]I love nexus! I have been using this synth for years and its pretty much used in every track. Along with sylenth1 they really are my go to synths on the software side of things.[/quote]
Hey whatever works for yeah ;)… I just don’t like Nexus since its a Rompler and not a “synth” Reason I am moving away from nexus is 2 things. 1 its a Rompler with pre-made sounds , 2 I have a hard time finding interesting sounds
Something about a Sylenth gives me goose bumps - I just purchased OMNI about 3 weeks ago and still learning … Anyways I will be getting the Training Videos about “Synthesis” … [/quote]
Good for you man! Learning synthesis will help you break free from all the premade sounds out there. And yes, Nexus is a rompler. Not a synth.[/quote]
(How to Make Peak Time Trance ) in “A.Live” can I workout the math in any DAW of choice ?
If there is one tip you can give me , as I look to a new beginning for Synthesis , what would that be ?
i would say the most important thing is to really learn ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE.
Yes oscillators give the wave forms and all, but ADSR can shape the sound right out of the gate!!! I’m serious… learn these first cause after you pick the wave form,voices and detune to your liking these will be the next parameters you will need to know on Sylenth or any other synth.
How’s Omnisphere?? I’d like to know more about that synth? Do you like it?? How’s it doing in your productions and which parts is it holding up or which parts do you like it on??
[quote]willidaniel (05/03/2011)[hr]i would say the most important thing is to really learn ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE.
Yes oscillators give the wave forms and all, but ADSR can shape the sound right out of the gate!!! I’m serious… learn these first cause after you pick the wave form,voices and detune to your liking these will be the next parameters you will need to know on Sylenth or any other synth.
How’s Omnisphere?? I’d like to know more about that synth? Do you like it?? How’s it doing in your productions and which parts is it holding up or which parts do you like it on??[/quote]
I disagree 100%. Yes, you need to learn ADSR, but thats not the bee all, end all to synthesis by all means.
What you need to learn is signal flow. When you can wrap your head around that modulators can control anything and how things route, is when you will get away from vanilla sounding patches.
learning to create your own patches is so important. i think everyone has sat trawling through presets to find the right sound, but the likelihood of finding a preset that is exactly what you were wanting for your track is miniscule. building your own sounds gives you the creative freedom that is essential for writing music.
[quote]howiegroove (05/03/2011)[hr][quote]willidaniel (05/03/2011)[hr]i would say the most important thing is to really learn ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE.
Yes oscillators give the wave forms and all, but ADSR can shape the sound right out of the gate!!! I’m serious… learn these first cause after you pick the wave form,voices and detune to your liking these will be the next parameters you will need to know on Sylenth or any other synth.
How’s Omnisphere?? I’d like to know more about that synth? Do you like it?? How’s it doing in your productions and which parts is it holding up or which parts do you like it on??[/quote]
I disagree 100%. Yes, you need to learn ADSR, but thats not the bee all, end all to synthesis by all means.
What you need to learn is signal flow. When you can wrap your head around that modulators can control anything and how things route, is when you will get away from vanilla sounding patches.[/quote]
Do you believe that OSO can create any style of sound on the market today ? If so that would be amazing !!
I was messing with Sylenth last night , very impressive ! Not only could I mix using Sylenth , this program allowed me to layer the right sound without the sounds become excessive … Nexus always played with my mind , 100% of the sound needs massive eq to the point of no return …
when I get back I will be buying a membership .
[quote]willidaniel (05/03/2011)[hr]i would say the most important thing is to really learn ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE.
Yes oscillators give the wave forms and all, but ADSR can shape the sound right out of the gate!!! I’m serious… learn these first cause after you pick the wave form,voices and detune to your liking these will be the next parameters you will need to know on Sylenth or any other synth.
How’s Omnisphere?? I’d like to know more about that synth? Do you like it?? How’s it doing in your productions and which parts is it holding up or which parts do you like it on??[/quote]
OMNI is my go to for creating pads !! Or using strings 
I think when I need an atmospheric mood OMNI is my go to synth .
Also OMNI has a nice arpeggiator but I still don’t understand Arps . 16 I understand along with ( UP/Down ) ( Up ) ( down ) ( random ) thats all I know
whats OSO?
[quote]howiegroove (05/03/2011)[hr]whats OSO?[/quote]
Should of typed “OSC” - Oscillator
I guess I dont understand your question.
If you are asking if Sylenth can create any sound out there? The answer is no.
[quote]howiegroove (05/03/2011)[hr][quote]willidaniel (05/03/2011)[hr]i would say the most important thing is to really learn ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE.
Yes oscillators give the wave forms and all, but ADSR can shape the sound right out of the gate!!! I’m serious… learn these first cause after you pick the wave form,voices and detune to your liking these will be the next parameters you will need to know on Sylenth or any other synth.
How’s Omnisphere?? I’d like to know more about that synth? Do you like it?? How’s it doing in your productions and which parts is it holding up or which parts do you like it on??[/quote]
I disagree 100%. Yes, you need to learn ADSR, but thats not the bee all, end all to synthesis by all means.
What you need to learn is signal flow. When you can wrap your head around that modulators can control anything and how things route, is when you will get away from vanilla sounding patches.[/quote]
By the way who are you??? No one said it was the end all be all!!! But you!!!
I simply suggested its the first place to start. It’s the first place to start shaping sounds which it is!!!
I’ve taken classes at dubspot in New York City. Do you know who taught those classes?
Jon Margulies the author of Ableton Live 8 Power and a signed artist. And do you know what he instilled IF YOUR JUST BEGINNING TO MAKE SOUNDS let me repeat myself IF YOUR JUST BEGINNING TO MAKE SOUNDS from scratch learn ADSR first so you know how sounds can change and be manipulated it’s not everything of course because of the many things a synth can do and the many routing possibilities.
By the way your not really helping when you come in and under mind a valid point your just confusing things.
Its a forum Will. I’m just simply giving my opinion, and from everything I have learned, I disagree with you. Yes its a good starting point, but not the most important thing IMO. I really don’t care WHO taught you dude, TBH. And I didn’t undermine you in any way, so just relax.