I've seen a lot of comments and questions on here, facebook groups, and all over the internet about how to make certain sounds, or even just how to get better at sound design. Honestly, the best way to get better is by reverse engineering presets. There's a ton of benefits to this, and if you really put the effort in, eventually you won't have to ask how to make a certain sound, you'll be able to break it down and recreate it yourself.
Do you guys do this already? What struggles do you find with reverse engineering sounds/presets? If you have done some of this, how has it helped you progress?
I think there's a better way to learn sound design than just 'experiment, tweak knobs until it sounds cool.' I think with actual practice and study you can learn why all those knobs do what they do, and you can actively create the sounds in your head. I wrote a more in depth article about how to reverse engineer presets on my website, I'd love to hear your thoughts and any constructive criticism you have for me! http://cryonautmedia.com/reverse-engineering-presets-an-interactive-guide/
Submitted January 03, 2017 at 12:50AM by cryonautmedia https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/5lpqha/want_to_get_better_at_sound_design_start_by/?utm_source=ifttt