Intro & welcome01:52 - Weekly check-in06:47 - Software synths demystified with Jon Audio09:00 - Overcoming the "fear factor" of programming synthesizers10:42 - What is an oscillator?14:00 - FM synthesis basics15:01 - What is an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)?17:50 - What is granular synthesis?19:52 - What is physical modelling synthesis?22:18 - How should people get started with synthesis?26:55 - Jon's "Mount Rushmore" of favorite synths41:29 - Thoughts on synth presets as sounds and learning tools52:00 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues communityFind Jon on YouTubehttps:/Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues   Join the 52 Cues Album Accelerator – a self-paced program with over 6.5 hours of video content, discussion threads, articles, and resources which  guides you through the entire process of creating a production music album. Plus you’ll receive a 90-minute, one-on-one session to listen through your album and discuss strategies for library placement. Head over to 52cues.com/accelerator to sign up today!Support the showJoin the 52 Cues Community for FREE! – https://52cues.comBe a 52 Cues FRIEND – https://my.52cues.com/plans/290656?bundle_token=b6502231ec464e7fbe3205c28c27269d&utm_source=manualJoin the 52 Cues FAMILY – https://my.52cues.com/plans/290660?bundle_token=ba116c19700ddb0183c85c707a4a558a&utm_source=manualOne-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available! – http://52cues.com/coaching.Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!