Synthesis and Sound Design Class | Los Angeles
Synthesis and Sound Design
Elevate your skills as an Electronic Artist or Music Producer with our 24-hour Express Synthesis and Sound Design Course. In focused classes (max 8 students), this hands-on program empowers you to craft unique sounds from your imagination or favorite songs directly in your DAW.
Who is this course for?
- →Aspiring Artists looking to develop their sonic signature learning from Multi-Platinum Producers
- →DJs looking to learn the language of Sound Design and Reverse Engineer sounds from their favorite records
- →Musicians who want a complete course in Synthesizers and get well versed in all forms of Synthesis
- →Producers looking for creative inspiration in Sampling and advanced audio manipulation, thereby making memorable beats
- →Sound Designers who wants to dive into the world of Video Games, Film, TV & VR or fill their gaps in workflow
Course Highlights
- →24 hours of world-class training in Synthesis (Subtractive, Wavetable, Granular & FM)
- →Sampling, Looping, Slicing, Warping, Creating Instruments and Effects as unique inspirations
- →Billboard chart-topping instructors teach in limited focused class sizes
- →Reverse Engineering sounds from your favorite records & Using our vintage & boutique hardware synth collection in your projects.
- →Exclusive Garnish Sample Libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia and Sound Particles.
Prerequisites
- →Laptop with DAW software installed (Ableton, Logic, FL Studio or Pro Tools)
- →This is not a beginner course and requires a solid understanding of your DAW or completion of one of our DAW courses.
Contact us if you have any questions. This class is also included in our comprehensive Ableton or Logic Music Production Programs and also in our LA Music Production Academy.
Why choose Synthesis and Sound Design course at Garnish?
Students plug in their computers to access the studios for projects. Classes are conducted on instructor laptops or Macs that are pre-connected to each room.
Studio A
- System: Avid ProTools HDX
- Alt System: Apogee Element
- Convertor: Lynx Aurora
- Mic Preamps: Chandler TG2, Neve 1073
- Synth DI+ Switcher: Clever Audio MXM 12
- Compressors: Urei 1176, Teletronix LA2A, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, SSL XLogic G Series compressor
- Reverb: Bricasti M7
- Monitor Control: Dangerous D Box
- Patchbay: Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625, 96 TT Patch points to DB25
- Universal Audio Satellite Plug-in DSP Accelerator
- Speakers: Adam S3X-V, Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 4B Power amp
- MIDI Interface: iConnectivity mio 10
- Microphones: Manley Reference Cardioid, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57, SM58
- Piano: Yamaha U3
- Fender Rhodes: Mark ii Suitcase 88
- Drum Machine: Behringer RD8
- Synthesizers: Roland Juno 60, Roland Juno 106, Roland JX3P, Mellotron 4000D mini, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Behringer Poly D, Korg MS20, Korg Triton Studio, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha YS200, Moog Sub Phatty
- Acoustic Guitar: Martin
- Suzuki Omnichord
- MIDI Controller: Arturia KeyLab 88, M-Audio Keystation 49
- Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedals
- Major 3rd party Audio Plug-ins and Software Instruments (see partners list)
- Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set up
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio B
- System: Steven Slate Raven MTi
- Audio Interface: RME Babyface Pro FS
- Mic Preamps: API 512 C (x2), AEA TRP 3
- DI: AEA TDI Duo
- Compressor: Audioscape LA2A
- Monitor Control: Dangerous D Box
- Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub 10, Yamaha NS10 with Yamaha Power Amp
- Microphones: AEA R84A Ribbon, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57
- Drum Machine: Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Behringer Edge
- Synthesizers: Formanta EMS-01, Formanta Polivoks, Sequential Prophet 10, Expressive E Osmose, Korg MS20, Korg Trinity V3 Pro, Behringer Neutron
- MIDI Controller: Arturia Keystep 37
- Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedals
- Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set up
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio C
- Audio Interface: Universal Audio Apollo X8
- Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub8, Auratone Mix Cubes
- Mic Preamps: Chandler TG2
- Compressor: Audioscape SSL G Series Bus Compressor
- Microphone: Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57
- Synthesizer: Dave Smith Mopho X4
- Guitars, Bass
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio D - DJ Lab
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212, Mackie Big Knob
- Speakers: Yamaha HS8, Yamaha HS8S Sub
- MIDI Controller: M Audio Oxygen
- Microphone: Shure SM57
- DJ Controller: Pioneer XDJ R (x2)
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Classroom / Lab
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212
- Speakers: Yamaha HS7
- MIDI Controllers (many): M Audio Oxygen
- Electric Piano: Yamaha P 115 - 88 Keys
- Mixer: Behringer EURORACK PRO RX1602 Line Mixer
- Microphones: Shure SM7B, SM57 (x2), Marshall MXL 770 Condenser
- CDJs: Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2 (x2)
- DJ Mixer: Pioneer DJM 900
- Synthesizer: Arturia Matrix Brute
Performance Lounge
- Speakers: Mackie HR 824, Yamaha HS 8
- Monitor Speaker: Jeecoo Speaker
- Electric Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul, Acoustic and Electric guitar choices available
- Guitar Amp: Orange Crush 20RT
- Various Shakers and Percussion
- MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab MKII 88 Key Weighted MIDI Controller, Synthesizers available to check out
- Microphones: Shure SM57 (many), other mics available to check out like SM7B
- Audio Interfaces available: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Mackie Big Knob
- Projector: Epson EX9200
Studio E and Studio F are project studios available for overflow. Both fully equipped and treated with Studio Monitors, Microphone collection ready to plug in laptops.
- →Synth collection: Roland Juno 106, Juno 60, JX3P, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Mellotron M4000D, Moog Subphatty, Poly D, RD8, Korg MS20, Arturia MatrixBrute, Triton Studio, Yamaha DX7.
- →Formanta Polivoks, EMS-01, Sequential Prophet 10, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 and other semi modular pieces and effects pedals available upon request.
Synthesis and Sound Design (24 Hrs):
$2250 Tuition + $300 Registration Fee
Enroll Now—max 8 spots!
Enrollment Steps
1. Pay $300 Registration Fee to reserve. Typically Tue/Thu or Thu/Sat—Ask for schedule options.
2. Pay tuition $2250 to enroll, get welcome packet. All major credit cards accepted.
Meet Our World-Class Instructors
Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Artists
Synthesis and Sound Design Syllabus
Music Technology & Business are constantly evolving. Our curriculums are routinely updated to give you the best experience.
Our Students Say. . .
“Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable, and quickly adapted to the areas which I needed the most work. There's also no substitute for being face to face with an instructor, to immediately address any logjams in the workflow.”
CJ DeLeo
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