Ableton Forum

SubFunk wrote:

Tarekith wrote:Agreed. Also, try not to get too hung up on replicating a sound exactly. A lot of times I'll end up going past the point of diminishing returns trying to chase a sound down. If you're close and it sounds good, don't beat your self up if you can't get it 100% of what you initially set out to do.

i agree.

+1

and listen closely to every part you create even if it sounds nothing like the sound you try to replicate. some of those get dragdropped into my private folder, as they sound great on their own (or strange, or both). they might get useful one day, even if just for browsing and letting one inspire.

How do you learn to make any sound you want with a synth?

By knowing that certain types of sounds are better not made with a synth.

The SOS synth tips are great.
If you can find this book, it's a great resource in analog synthesis.
Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques, and Controls by Allen Strange.

However, demand's brought it's price up to the point of ridiculousness.

Creating your own synths in something like Max/MSP or Reaktor can help you understand what's going on in the signal path too.