In 2011, the world’s first android astronaut launched into orbit. Or, at least, that was the concept behind Com Truise’s debut album Galactic Melt — a synth-fueled sonic exploration of a hero’s journey through space.
Combining a nostalgic reverence for ‘80s drum machines and production techniques with a futuristic sensibility, Com Truise has been building intricate musical worlds that are hypermodern and yet emotionally familiar for over a decade.
In this course, you’ll discover how Com Truise produces music that is both textural and driving, awash in retro drum sounds and thick clouds of synthesizers. You’ll follow along as he creates a brand new track from scratch, and opens up the sessions to some of his most popular songs, giving you a unique look at how he approaches synthesis, drum machine programming, production, gear, and more.
Whether you’re an aspiring synthwave artist, a gearhead, or simply someone in need of inspiration and constraints for your next musical project, this in-depth course will help you add an otherworldly quality to your music.
Section 1
Initiating the Launch Sequence
Section 2
Call to Adventure
Section 3
Harnessing Dark Matter
Section 4
Launching Into Orbit
Section 5
Side Quest: Existence Schematic
Section 6
Escaping the Asteroid Field
Section 7
Side Quest: Compress—Fuse
Section 8
Entering the Abyss
Section 9
Denouement
Section 10
Remixing