Groove3 Knifonium Explained TUTORiAL-HiDERA
HiDERA | 23 May 2025 | 276 MB
If you're a lover of rare analog synths, you're probably already aware that Brainworx has released a stellar virtual recreation of the Knifonium by (hardware version by Knif Audio). In this Knifonium video course, analog synth expert Stephen O'Connell will walk you through all the features and parameters of this amazing instrument and show you how to coax the incredible, massive sounds for which the hardware version is so highly revered. Equally at home in a film score, a hip-hop track, or other synth-heavy genres, once you complete this course, you'll be ready to start gracing your tracks with its heavenly tones on your very next project. These Knifonium videos are designed for new Knifonium users.
Stephen begins with an overview of the course, discussing the original instrument's history and mystique, along with some of the features that make it stand out from the rest. Then he covers the interface so you get a good idea of where all the components are and how everything is laid out, so you'll have no problems following along as we proceed. Stephen also shows you how to manage (load, save, favorite) the impressive collection of presets included with Knifonium.
Next, you'll explore the VCOs (voltage-controlled oscillators), which are the basic building blocks of the synth's sound. As you'll hear, the oscillators in this synth are truly something unique, and Stephen shows how to use the mixer to blend them together in varying degrees to create the foundation of your sound. Then it's on to the filters and envelopes, with which you'll refine the frequency content (filter) and the shape of the note over time (amp envelope).
The rest of the features and components are covered throughout the remainder of the course, including modulation (various modifiers available and how to route them to different destinations), ring mod and sample/hold (further modulation possibilities), using effects (delay, reverb, phaser, chorus, etc.), the arpeggiator (for adding rhythmic sequences and more), MIDI learn (mapping controls on your MIDI keyboard to parameters on the synth), and more! Stephen wraps up the course by showing you how to create your own preset from scratch, bringing everything together and showing you how it's done.
This instrument sounds like no other synth around, and this Knifonium video course with Stephen O'Connell is the fastest and easiest way to get completely proficient with it in no time at all. Whether you want to add some uncommonly massive girth to your bass on your next beat or create otherworldly sounds and textures for a film score or video game, it's all covered in this Knifonium course. See the individual Knifonium video tutorial descriptions for more information on what this thing can do and how you can implement it in your own productions. The sound of a rare legend is within your grasp... Watch "Knifonium Explained®" today!
What You Will Learn:
-History and unique characteristics of the original hardware unit, plus plug-in interface layout and preset management.
-Creating the basic building blocks for your sound with the VCOs and mixer.
-Refining the sound with the filter, envelopes, modulation, and built-in effects.
-Controlling parameters on the plug-in with your MIDI controller with the MIDI learn feature.
-And more!