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How do you learn all those terminologies?
« on: January 08, 2016, 10:13:44 am »
Hello, guys! this is my first post here because finally, I have something to ask about.

Sometimes, when I read some article about how to make some sound, I get lost in some fancy sound-related term that actually I often hear but I am still confused about it.

I'm sure we've ever been in the state where we can only ask "how do you make someone/something-esque sound/bassline/anything else??" or "How do you make this certain sound have that certain feels?".

I just want to know how do you get out from that state. When I'm learning, I feel better if I can put what I do in words. The topic's subject is the original question. How? any specific advice?

Thank you!
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2016, 10:27:02 am »
Read the synth secrets articles on soundonsound.com there are like 60 parts but after reading the first 10 your sound design understandment will progress insanely.

Anyways, just now I read your post it is maybe a good idea to make a thread (and sticky it?) With all the terms and descriptions.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2016, 10:40:18 am »
Quote from: Snow on January 08, 2016, 10:27:02 am
Anyways, just now I read your post it is maybe a good idea to make a thread (and sticky it?) With all the terms and descriptions.

I think that's a great idea! That would help many beginners like me, wouldn't it?
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2016, 11:00:53 am »
Quote from: keychera on January 08, 2016, 10:40:18 am


I think that's a great idea! That would help many beginners like me, wouldn't it?

I am sure!
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2016, 12:24:42 pm »
Whenever you're confused, look up that exact term and remember what it means. That's how I do it.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2016, 01:21:56 pm »
Pretty much what everyone said. Also, when you purchase a new product, Read The F*cking Manual. It's been said over and over again. Don't skip on it. You'll learn all there is about the synth/plug.

Plus, time. Over time, these terms will become part of your lexicon. Don't sweat it.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2016, 02:08:04 pm »
Quote from: clearskys on January 08, 2016, 01:21:56 pm
Pretty much what everyone said. Also, when you purchase a new product, Read The F*cking Manual. It's been said over and over again. Don't skip on it. You'll learn all there is about the synth/plug.

Plus, time. Over time, these terms will become part of your lexicon. Don't sweat it.


I bought the Albino synth years ago and I printed out the manual.  I didn't have a clue about oscillators, filters, envelopes or modulation.  It wasn't much help.  I was totally lost.  I think you need a basic sound design tutorial.  Pyramind has an online class that is taught by 7 Skies.  It's not cheap, but you get to learn from an Anjunabeats signed artist. It's very good. I learned a lot. I would recommend something like that. There is also a book called "The Dance Music Manual" By Rick Snoman.  If you're serious about producing, I would recommend it.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2016, 02:32:45 pm »
Desire to learn.

Courage to try new stuff. Click and manipulate things that you've always avoided. You can always load up an older saved file if things go wrong.

Pick one tiny thing that feels confusing and follow some basic tutorials about that topic. (Equalizers, Compressors etc…)

Time. Spend lots of time on one thing. Messing up and making mistakes.

Eventually you will go back to one of those more advanced articles and realize that you suddenly understand lots more. For example: I was sending sound channels to an over-compressed AUX BUS for months before I realized it was called Parallel Processing
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2016, 05:01:03 pm »
Read the instruction manuals for every single music or sound making or affecting program you have. I don't care if you've watched a bunch of youtube videos or been using it for a while. Always always ALWAYS read the manual - you learn so much that people miss out on, and the repetition of terminology starts to bury itself in your mind.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2016, 11:14:06 pm »
Thanks for all the reply! I've known already what I should strive next. I may add some additional points
Quote from: Mussar on January 08, 2016, 05:01:03 pm
Read the instruction manuals for every single music or sound making or affecting program you have. I don't care if you've watched a bunch of youtube videos or been using it for a while. Always always ALWAYS read the manual - you learn so much that people miss out on, and the repetition of terminology starts to bury itself in your mind.
Well, I do read the manuals. When I firstly discovered the FL Studio manuals, I am stunned on how informative it is. I learn faster from manuals and understand more knobs and what it does more than ever. I should've said that what troubles me in terminologies is the terms that you used to describe how sounds sound. People around seem to know what words to use to what sound. Well, I have came into conclusion that there is nothing to do but to explore more. I have just to experience more. Thank you again!
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2016, 11:23:38 pm »
Google everything you don't understand.

It took me 2-3 months to understand ADSR or anything related.
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Re: How do you learn all those terminologies?
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2016, 04:35:38 am »
Quote from: Mussar on January 08, 2016, 05:01:03 pm
Read the instruction manuals for every single music or sound making or affecting program you have. I don't care if you've watched a bunch of youtube videos or been using it for a while. Always always ALWAYS read the manual - you learn so much that people miss out on, and the repetition of terminology starts to bury itself in your mind.

All I'm saying is, a manual will give you all of the "What's" but they don't really go into the "Why's" as thoroughly as a fundamentals of sound design tutorial would. Besides, it really takes time to gain the knowledge required to be able to know what's what.

When I first started, I was baffled by the process of setting up a side chain compressor. Now I do it in about 30 seconds. There's a lot to learn.
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