Demonstration on “Techniques of Playing Synthesizer”

Date Of Event : October 23, 2017

Resource Person : Mr. Vinay Sharma

Coordinator :  Dr. Ruchi Jain- I

A Demonstration on “Basics of Semi-Classical Vocal Music” was organized by the Cultural Guild on October, 2017. Mr. Vinay Sharma was the Resource Person. He taught the students about the “Various techniques of Playing Synthesizer”

Crux of the Demonstration

The synthesizer may seem intimidating at first. All the knobs and sliders can confuse a beginner at first glance. However, this instrument can be broken down into a collection of different components. Learning each component and how it affects the sound is the key to mastering any synth.

Most analog and digital synthesizers use the subtractive synthesis technique. The Resource Person make the students  understand the key principles of synthesis after completing this series.

1. Oscillator
2. Low-pass Filter
3. High-pass Filter
4. Filter Resonance
5. Envelope Attack
6. Envelope Decay and Sustain
7. Envelope Release
8. Envelope – Putting It All Together
9. Low-frequency Oscillator
10. Vibrato LFO
11. Full Subtractive Synthesizer