Fractal Sounds // Journal

Ideas behind the signal.

Sound design notes, synthesis techniques and practical production thinking from inside the Fractal Sounds studio.

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01Wavetable synthesis

Unlocking the Power of Wavetable Synthesis for Psytrance

A practical deep dive into wavetable movement, modulation and expressive sound design for modern psytrance production.

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02Sound design

Is Serum Still Relevant in Psytrance?

Why Serum remains a practical and expressive wavetable synthesizer for modern psytrance production.

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03Granular synthesis

Phase Plant Granular Sound Design for Psytrance

Use Phase Plant's granular generator to build evolving atmospheres, complex rhythms and psychedelic leads.

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04Synthesis fundamentals

The Granular Synthesis Revolution

An introduction to granular synthesis, its role in psytrance and the different approaches found in Pigments and Phase Plant.

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