20. May 2025

RILEY

OscarUnderdog Takes You Back to Acid and Reese Basics

Yo, synth lovers! Dive into techno’s iconic soundscapes with OscarUnderdog as he dishes out the essentials of creating acid and reese sounds. This ain’t your regular science class, but a groove-packed lesson on how to make those synths sing. Whether you’re rocking the TB-303 vibe or going deep with the reese, Oscar’s got the tricks to get you jamming. Perfect for any beatmaker looking to add some classic rave flavors.

Kickstart Your Techno Journey

What’s up, gang? If you’re new to this synth game, OscarUnderdog’s got your back. He’s kicking things off with two foundational techno sounds you gotta have up your sleeve: the acid and the reese. This ain’t about being a brainiac—we’re talking real street sounds here. You learn these, and you’re free to express yourself however you want, no matter what synth’s in front of you.

Dive Into Acid: The TB-303 Formula

Let’s dig into that iconic acid sound, you know, the one that slaps harder than my grandma’s wooden spoon. Oscar’s breaking it down with the acid sound famously linked to the Roland TB-303. It’s like you’ve got this singing box going “wow wow wow,” and it all starts with a single oscillator, either a sawtooth wave or square wave. This baby drives through a resonant filter, giving it that nasal, voice-like charm we love in techno. For those wanting the real deal, Oscar suggests playing with synths like Vital to get the concept, but hey, if you’re looking for the joy ride without accelerating uphill first, Fosion plugins have got your smooth spot presets already sorted. Oscar knows the struggle of trying to get that homemade acid sound and frankly, it’s all about feeling the vibes through your adjustments, not sciencing the hell out of it. So relax and jiggle those virtual knobs!

The Joys of Plugins

Now, here’s where things get spicy. Oscar’s got the lowdown on using plugins like Fosion to keep things streamlined and funky. You want those monophonic sequences with accents and slides? Oscar’s showing us how to light up the floor with the least amount of engineering hassle. With plugins, the joy comes not just from the sounds, but the simplicity of tweaking presets to match your emotional wavelength. Essentially, why sweat it when you can flick through presets and let your creativity do the heavy lifting?

Reese Never Dies: The Hoover Sound

Juice up your tracks with the Reese sound—Oscar takes us back to this rave mainstay, showing how to get that Hoover blast you crave. It’s like a broken subwoofer explosion of flavors, playing with your senses. To nail this, you dial up multiple oscillators, all slightly detuned to give life to that bassy fog or lead tone atop. With Oscar, it’s layering 101: start with something like Vital’s presets and pull out a wobble-ridden texture that makes this sound synonymous with classic rave vibes. What’s killer about the Reese is not just manipulating it for bass but crafting leads—the versatility in this one sound is its mojo. Even if your synth isn’t decked out with unison features, just stack a couple of oscillators and detune slightly to open the dancefloor. Oscar’s playful teaching style means you’re not just learning, but feeling the weight of each alteration, adding depth to every beat.

Tweak and Tinker with Silent

Oscar caps the session with how minutiae make major tonal impacts using tools like Sylenth, dragging the infinite potential of the Reese into your craft. He wraps it up by showing how traditional synth knowledge pairs with modern tech for beefy, ethereal outputs. You hear those rich filters and texture variance? That’s where the heart beats and Oscar knows how to keep it thumping. When he’s remixing those classic vibes with new-age plugins, it’s your chance to merge historical sonics with today’s tools. If you’re aiming to sculpt your sonic identity, the Reese is your playground and Sylenth is your muse—keep pushing those boundaries!