Elysium Explained

In this Elysium video tutorial series, synth expert Larry Holcombe will show you how to create amazing, unique textures and sounds for your own productions with this collaborative virtual instrument from Native Instruments and Wide Blue Sound. You'll learn how to blend different sounds from the two main layers (Perc and Synth), add all kinds of otherworldly built-in effects and modulations, bring the sounds to life with ever-evolving modulation sequences from the Phrase Sequencer, and more. These Elysium videos are designed for new users.

Videos

• Introduction & Interface (06:23) - This video introduces the series and outlines the different areas of the interface.

• Perc Channel (08:38) - We discuss the Percussion channel in this video, including layering the percussion sound source with the Morph and Bass percussion layers. We also cover the additional parameters, including filters, pitch, and flux, among others.

• Synth Channels (08:07) - Next up, we cover selecting and layering synth sounds, adding filtering, tone, pan, and pitch. We also focus on the different filter types available.

• Phase Sequencer (15:23) - This video is concerned with the Phase Sequencer, which allows us to add accenting, pitch changes, play actions, and swing to both the Percussion and Synth channels. We also cover the engine modes, including the Pulse, Chop, and Flow modes.

• Effects Pt. 1 (13:52) - Next up, we investigate many of the effects that we can add to the Percussion and Synth layers. These include Shaper, Stomp, Amp, Analog EQ, modulation effects, Delay, and Reverb.

• Effects Pt. 2 (03:09) - This video covers the master effects, including the Compressor and Tape Limiter.

• Motion Tab (12:41) - Here, we cover the Tide function and the sequencers located on the Motion tab. These allow tremolo effects to be added alongside a multitude of sequenced elements that really bring patches to life.

• Elysium Tips & Tricks (09:02) - In this video, we demonstrate some tips and tricks on using Elysium like keyboard shortcuts, randomizing sequences, and side-chain effects.

• Sound Design Ideas (10:19) - Finally, we create a patch from scratch, applying many of the techniques covered in this video series.