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Synthesist Masterclass

Course Levels: Master Classes

Course Length: 20 Hours

$450

Residency Required. Learn More.

Great sound design starts with a deep dive into synthesis

Learn music production secrets that sound designers use to create the most elaborate and compelling sound-scapes. Go beyond basic synths to master wavetable, granular, FM and more. Go beyond basic Subtractive and learn more obscure types of synthesis. Instructors will cover a variety of synthesis and sampling types. Learn how to program evolving synthesizer presets (patches). This course will cover the fundamentals of a variety of synthesis types, both analog and digital.

Key Topics:

  • Wavetable
  • Granular
  • Additive
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Advanced Sampling
  • Modular vs Integrated Synths
  • Advanced Modulation Techniques

Upcoming Classes

  • Synthesist

    Total Classes: 10
    Dates: May 07, 2026 — May 07, 2026
    Meet Times: 7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $450

  • Synthesist

    Total Classes: 10
    Dates: May 14, 2026 — May 14, 2026
    Meet Times: 1 PM Eastern | 10 AM Pacific | 6 PM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $450

The Fine Print

  • This class meets LIVE on a Discord channel. You can join from wherever you have an internet connection.
  • We DON'T record this class. That's what office hours are for.
  • You are expected to attend or arrange to get caught up in office hours.
  • Refunds. No. Not really. Sometimes we'll make a good faith exception but we are running the class based on your commitment to join and we pay a percentage of transactions on the way in and on the way out.

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