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Based on the acclaimed Sound Design course taught for over a decade at Melbourne's School of Synthesis, this program covers everything from crafting unique sounds using analog and digital synths, to mastering the art of sound manipulation with samplers and audio software. Explore key modules on synthesis, sampling, audio manipulation, and real-world sound design techniques that have shaped industry professionals.
- Make your own sounds on any synth
- Create unique sounds using samplers and FX
- Manipulate audio using advanced sampler techniques
- Learn the applications of sound design across the music industry
- Create sound design for film, tv and video games
Led by award-winning sound designer Davide Carbone and his expert team at samplify, you'll gain invaluable insights into the professional sound design process. Davide Carbone is also the person behind Scaler 2. Whether you're looking to enhance your sound design skills, create your own sounds or break into the sound design industry, this course gives you the practical knowledge to achieve your goals.
Features
- Step by Step Video Tutorials, Demonstrations and Sound Design Tips
- Technical tutoring and live sound design from Tristan Malloch, Steven Hue, James Hewson and Davide Carbone

- Creative Summaries by Award Winning Sound Designer Davide Carbone
- Never before seen footage of Davide creating sounds from scratch whilst summarising each of the modules

- Multiple Choice Assessments and Exercises to Help you Implement your training
- Multiple Choice Questions for each Module encouraging you to get a pass mark before moving on to the next module

- 300+ Minutes of content
- 27 Lessons Across 4 Modules
- Creative Summaries, Assessments and Exercises
- Free Copy of Carbon Electra Software Synth valued at $86 USD
- Continually Updated
- Applies to all Digital and Analog Synths
- Includes Industry Secrets and Techniques
- Includes Audio Files used in all Lessons
- Full Access for Life
- Subtitles and Translations TBC
The Content
Basic / Subtractive Synthesis: Oscillators & Filters
This module covers a detailed introduction to the fundamental concepts of subtractive synthesis such as shaping sounds using oscillators and filters.
Advanced Synthesis: Modulation and Synthesis Types
This module explores more advanced synthesis concepts including modulation, modular synthesisers, and more advanced forms of synthesis including Wavetable and FM.
Sampling & Audio Manipulation to Create Unique SFX
This module looks at various sound design concepts using sampling, where samples or audio recordings are used as the audio source in order to create unique sound design.
Sound Design Application & Creation in the Real World
This module looks at creative sound design applications in the 'real world' such as how to create SFX for film, music production and video games using various tools and platforms.
Full Lesson and Module Breakdown
SOS Sound Design Online Course Introduction
- Intro - 2.06
Module 1
- Module 1 Introduction by Davide Carbone - 1.03
- An Introduction to Synthesis - 2.50
- An Introduction to Oscillators - 5.56
- Exploring Oscillator Waveshapes and Timbre 16.46
- Layering Multiple Oscillators - 3.37
- Understanding Oscillator Phase and Detuning - 9.32
- Introducing Filters - 11.24
- Creative Summary by Davide Carbone - 19.17
- Module 1 Exercises
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2
- Module 2 Introduction by Davide Carbone - 1.06
- An Introduction to Modulation 4.36
- An Introduction to Amp Envelopes - 9.23
- Sound Design Using Amp Envelopes - 7.48
- An Introduction to Filter Envelopes - 7.51
- Using Filter Envelopes - 10.32
- An Introduction to LFOs or Low Frequency Oscillators - 5.37
- Using LFOs to Add Expression and Movement - 9.06
- Modular & Semi-Modular Synthesisers - 20.27
- Wavetable Synthesis - 10.44
- FM Synthesis- 13.59
- Creative Summary by Davide Carbone - 23.33
- Module 2 Exercises
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3
- Module 3 Introduction by Davide Carbone - 1.06
- Introduction to Sampling - 10.41
- Sampling - The Basics by Davide Carbone - 14.22• Creating a Multi-Sampled Instrument by Davide Carbone - 6.08
- Layering Sounds in a Sampler by Davide Carbone - 8.27
- Module 3 Exercises
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4
- Module 4 Introduction by Davide Carbone - 1.32
- Foley Sound Design - 14.29
- Layering Audio, Effects, and Mixing - 30.20
- Creating Unique Sound Effects by Davide Carbone - 11.34
- Sound Design with Synthesis by Davide Carbone - 15.47
- Sound Design & Audio Implementation for Video Games - 19.11
- Module 4 Exercises
- Module 4 Assessment
Please note: The contents of this course are only available to stream online and are not available to download for offline use.
Please note: Scaler 2 Official Course is used as the example.
1. Upon purchase, you will receive an email from School of Synthesis titled 'Your New School of Synthesis Online Account'. Navigate to this email, and click 'Set up password'.
Important note: The confirmation email may have gone to your junk/spam folder or been blocked by a spam filter. If this is the case, you can access your course by entering your Plugin Boutique account email address and request a password reset at this LINK HERE.
2. Enter a password of your choice in both fields, and click 'Submit'.
3. You have now activated your account. Click 'View Course' to get started.
4. Enjoy your course!



