Alesis Andromeda Atonal Synthesis

This instructional video explores atonal synthesis using the amazing Alesis Andromeda analogue synthesizer. We can investigate atonal applications for sound synthesis and with some background theory, understand how to create ambient pads and ringing atmospherics and similar sonic combinations. Analogue synthesis can create atonal and ringing timbres that can be played to bring about dissonance and clangourous combinations that can be used to create atonal musical sequences and special effects including background atmospherics and pads.

Experiment with atonal synthesis.

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[SchoolofCartoons]

How is keyboard scaling set for the Andromeda? I have one but dont know beans about how to use it. Thanks

[JeffreyPlaide]

For special effects and non-Western scalings, from memory I think I experimented with subtle linear FM, using the Tracking Generator as an oscillator MOD source. Also there is a reference I have which mentions using the VOX Key Number as a MOD source with a level less than 100 to create micro-tonal scales.

Jeffrey S.

[SchoolofCartoons]

@JeffreyPlaide thanks. Are you speaking thru the A6 filter in this video?

[JeffreyPlaide]

Actually the voice is multi-tracked and pitch-shifted thrice! No vocoders were used, and no other processing units involved. Just synchronised pitch-altered voices to create a chorus-like effect. There is a very creepy children's animation whereby one character uses such an effect. It is available on YouTube.

Jeffrey S.

[GCom67]

I agree. 5*****

[Intoxmusic]

this video is strange and helps alot!