
Matthew Davidson is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music’s Electronic Production and Design department. He is the course coordinator of the sound synthesis curriculum.

Explore sound synthesis, envelopes, and supershapes in p5.js. Learn to create unique audio-visual experiences through hands-on coding demonstrations and practical examples.

Explore Fourier analysis applications in music, covering signal processing techniques for audio analysis, synthesis, and music information retrieval. Gain insights into the intersection of mathematics and music.

Explore advanced anti-aliasing techniques for digital audio synthesis, focusing on Antiderivative Anti-Aliasing (ADAA) in wavetable oscillators. Learn implementation, results, and academic research insights.

Explore audio-to-MIDI plugin development, transforming audio input into MIDI events for creative music production workflows. Learn techniques for real-time content analysis and feature extraction.

Explore AI's impact on music with Dr. Shibata, covering democratization of data, AI audio plugins, and innovative sound synthesis techniques advancing AI usability in music creation.

Learn to design a simple ADSR envelope generator for modular synthesizers. Covers passive and active A/R envelopes, ADSR simulation, and includes a practical demonstration with component list and circuit simulation.

Explore DIY synth VCF creation, focusing on resonant high-pass filters and vactrol-based voltage control. Learn circuit design, component assembly, and practical techniques for building custom synthesizer modules.

Learn to build an analog VCF from scratch, exploring active filters, resonance, and advanced synth concepts. Hands-on tutorial covers circuit analysis, feedback control, and practical implementation.

Explore birdsong transcription into code, comparing avian and human musical structures while leveraging programming's unique abstractions for novel musical analysis.

Explore procedural sound design principles and applications in vehicles and video games. Learn key techniques, tools, and future trends for creating dynamic auditory experiences.

Explore innovative technologies for music creation and production, blending engineering principles with artistic expression.

Explore cutting-edge AI for text-to-audio generation. Learn about AudioLDM, AudioLDM2, and more. Discover applications in sound design for movies, games, and VR. Includes live demos and open-source tools.

Explore generative music AI systems, their classification, and real-world applications. Discover business opportunities in text-to-music, voice cloning, accompaniment, and sound synthesis.

Explore sound synthesis basics and design techniques in Swift, transforming simple sounds into memorable audio experiences. Learn to create impactful audio using Apple technologies.

Discover the powerful features of Ableton Meld synthesizer, from its dual engines and scale-aware design to advanced modulation capabilities and cross-modulation techniques for creating unique sounds.

Master the creation of Super Saw and Reese bass sounds using Ableton's Operator with quick, practical techniques for electronic music production.

Discover how to create ethereal pad sounds in Ableton Live by transforming vocal samples into atmospheric textures through innovative sound design techniques.

Master abstract percussion sound design techniques in Ableton Live 12 to create unique textures and experimental rhythmic elements through hands-on demonstrations.

Master the art of creating rich, atmospheric synth pads with essential techniques covering ADSR envelopes, chord selection, movement, and audio processing for professional-sounding electronic music production.

Master creative sound design techniques using delay effects, from time modulation and filtered delays to rhythmic effects and layering for unique sonic textures.