Jor van der Poel is an Ableton power user that we’ve worked with for many years here at Pyramind. Most recently he developed a groundbreaking
FM synthesis can be an intimidating type of synthesis–even for experienced sound designers. We’ve rounded up some of our best FM synthesis tutorials for those of you looking for techniques and suggestions as you tackle shaping your sounds with frequency modulation.
In this sound design tutorial, Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel shows you how far you can take a sample using Alchemy in Logic Pro X. With the power of Alchemy, Jor is able to transform a sitar gesture sample into a harmonically rich, ethereal arpeggiated synth lead.
Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel answers the common question: What is a comb filter, anyway? He explains that comb filters are actually not filters at all, but delays. The feedback from the short delay creates a tone in a sound that might not have a recognizable tone. He starts the tutorial applying short delay to a kick drum to show us how this works. This is a must-watch for those of you looking for creative ways to use comb filters.
Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology.
In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Will Marshall (aka Coma Cartel) are joined by our special guest Jor van der Poel as they discuss balancing creativity and technology. The demand to master music production technology can sometimes make it difficult for producers to stay creative. Jeff, Will and Jor talk about their experiences with this issue, and the unique ways they overcome it.
Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel shares 6 tips that will make your life easier when using Native Instrument’s FM8. These tips and pointers will help improve your approach to learning this powerful synth, and help you create more complex sounds.
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