Bass Sound Design: 808s, Plucks, Growls and Sub Bass

This is the 3rd video in my sound design series which will introduce common bass tones and show you how to create them in any synth. The synth I use in these tutorials is called Xfer SERUM - I use this because I find that it is one of the easiest to teach with. These synthesis principles can be used with most synths. ►Follow along with this FREE synth: 🎧 My Sound Banks / Preset Packs - If this is too fast for you, be sure to start with my beginner sound design video first - Join The “In The Mix“ discord server: ▶TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - 808 Bass Originally from the TR 808 drum machine, we will synthesise it from a basic Sine wave. This is a common bass used in many genres of music. Originally widespread in hip hop, it has now moved into pop music with full force and you’ll likely hear this sort of bass in the charts and as the exclusive bass sound from any producer with the prefix “lil“. 6
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