Epic drone ambient tutorial using SH-4d - Step-by-step guide

One note is usually not simply "one note". Learn how to use synthesis and audio effects to unleash the hidden power of harmonics in this tutorial on drone ambient music using Roland's SH-4d synthesizer. The techniques discussed in this video can be used on any DAW, and several combinations of hardware sequencers, synthesizers, and effects.

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Music Production:
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Recorded on iPhone and in OBS. Edited in Final Cut Pro. Mastered with Ozone 11.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:42 The Challenge
01:47 Unpacking Harmonics
11:32 Bass Drone
14:23 Reverb
17:35 Brass Drone
21:21 Pad Drone
24:16 Plucks
30:38 Adding Rhythm
33:07 Annotated Performance
48:13 Conclusion and Viewer Challenge