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Published inApr 2024
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Chris Rena
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Chris Rena

Chris Rena is a highly accomplished music producer and composer in the TV, film, trailer, and video game industry. Founder & producer at “Horror Trailer Music” and years of experience, Chris has worked on notable projects such as "Halloween 2018," "Mortal Shell," and "Ghost Adventures." His expertise in FL Studio and passion for diverse music genres make him the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of this powerful digital audio workstation.
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Designing retro synth sounds

In the world of retrowave/synthwave music, the hallmark of authenticity lies in the creation of vintage synth sounds that transport your listeners back to the 1980s. In this recipe, we’ll delve into the art of designing these iconic sounds using FL Studio’s synthesizers. Whether you’re using Flex, Sytrus, or Sylenth1, the key is to master waveform selection, filtering, and modulation to capture the essence of the retro sound.

Getting ready

  • FL Studio software
  • The Flex, Sytrus, or Sylenth1 synthesizer plugin
  • Basic knowledge of subtractive synthesis
  • Inspiration from classic 1980s synth sounds

How to do it

  1. Choose your synthesizer: Open FL Studio and select your preferred synthesizer plugin. For this recipe, we’ll use Flex, Sytrus, or Sylenth1, which are versatile and well-suited for retrowave sounds:
Figure 10.3: Using Sylenth’s menu to select a desired bank of presets

Figure 10.3: Using Sylenth’s menu to select a desired bank...

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Chris Rena

Chris Rena is a highly accomplished music producer and composer in the TV, film, trailer, and video game industry. Founder & producer at “Horror Trailer Music” and years of experience, Chris has worked on notable projects such as "Halloween 2018," "Mortal Shell," and "Ghost Adventures." His expertise in FL Studio and passion for diverse music genres make him the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of this powerful digital audio workstation.
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