$Page Classic Synths by Katsuhiro Chiba $TargetName Classic Synths by Katsuhiro Chiba katsuhiro_chiba_260x145.tif *Welcome to Classic Synths by Katsuhiro Chiba.* Using Max for Live, Katsuhiro Chiba has developed three synthesizers that are inspired by classic synth sounds of the 1980s. /Opfour/ is a nearly perfect clone of the TX81Z, Yamaha's classic FM synth. Opfour.tif The TX81Z is a four-oscillator synth that was part of Yamaha's second generation of popular FM synthesizers. Since the oscillators were capable of producing eight different waveforms (rather than just sine waves), the TX81Z was capable of a wide variety of timbres, from "classic" FM bells and electric pianos to rich basses and leads. The TX81Z became particularly famous for the "LatelyBass" preset - a staple sound on numerous early house and Detroit techno records. /August/ was inspired by the fat sounds of classic analog synthesizers. August.tif This two-oscillator subtractive synthesizer is simple to program, but provides great results. The first oscillator produces a pulse wave with an adjustable pulse width control, which allows for various types of sawtooth and square wave timbres. The second oscillator can be switched between a sawtooth wave and a noise generator, and a Mix knob adjusts the balance between the two oscillators. August's resonant lowpass filter can be switched between 12 and 24 dB per octave and modulated by a dedicated LFO and/or envelope. August even includes its own dedicated chorus effect for even more warmth and fatness. /Sep2/ uses two identical but independent sine wave oscillators to create simple, flexible sounds with a minimum of parameters. Sep2.tif Sep2 is particularly great for lo-fi percussion sounds, and the pitch envelope can create impressive analog-style kick drums, complete with a pitch drop. When you're finished with this lesson, $Link check out the other Max for Live lessons . Take a look at more community-made Max for Live devices at $Link maxforlive.com . $Comment Status: Translate