Polarity Music Additive Synth In 5.1 Best And Simplest Method Yet [Synth Presets]

Today, I'm excited to share with you the process of creating an additive synthesizer in Bitwig Studio 5.1, taking advantage of its new voice stacking feature. Here are the key moments:

• Introduction: Bitwig Studio 5.1's release brings a fantastic additive synthesizer implementation. I find it to be the best and simplest yet.
• Starting Point: I begin with an empty Bitwig Studio 5.1 project and a single instrument track using one polygrid.
• Basic Setup: The synthesizer setup is straightforward: a sine oscillator, an AD envelope, and audio output. An amplifier is added for volume control.
• Creating Additive Synthesizer:Switch the grid to voice stacking mode with 16 voices for 16 partials.
• Introduce a step modulator with 16 steps and set it to hold timing.
• Adjust the step modulator for phase modulation and voice mode.
• Use a stack spread modulator to vary phase modulation.
• Modulating Pitch and Volume:I adjust the pitch for each of the 16 voices using a ratio modulator.
• Duplicate the setup to control volume, with the fundamental frequency being the loudest.
• Enhancing Sound Characteristics:I introduce decay modulation, varying decay times across partials.
• Convert the synthesizer to polyphonic with 10 voices.
• Experiment with phase and skew settings for unique sounds.
• Implement velocity sensitivity for partials using a step modulator.
• Advanced Techniques:Adjust tuning for stereo effect.
• Save step modulators as presets for consistency.
• Experiment with pitch ratio, volume, and decay for diverse sounds.
• Live Performance and Recording:I use Paul Stretch and Valhalla reverb for live sound manipulation.
• Record and adjust settings live for unique soundscapes.
• Conclusion:This synthesizer setup is easy to replicate and modify.
• It's CPU intensive, so careful management is needed.
• I compare it to Ableton Live's operator for reference.
• Final Thoughts:Discuss potential improvements and personal preferences.
• Mention the possibility of converting the setup into an FX grid for a polyphonic resonator.

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