SFM Tutorials: iceWorks Nambu

sfm · August 2022

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 1: Getting Started / Introduction to the FM Synth

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

This is an introductory video to the new FM Synth from iceWorks. It is not a common FM Synth, it is actually much more. 6 operators which can work with FM and AM synthesis, 11 LFOs, 11 EGs, 2 Step Sequencers, Chors, Reverb, delay and much more…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to navigate the UI
Introduction to the 6 operators
Introduction to the Modulation capabilities
Introduction to the Matrix configuration to arrange different configurations for your operators
Demo of some of the presets
Etc.

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sfm · August 2022

This time I will focus the series more on sound design as Nambu gives me the opportunity to go into deeper FM tutorials. I was looking forward to a FM synth more modern and with at least 6 operators…

Leo

monch1962 · August 2022

Thanks Leo

sfm · August 2022

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 2: Introduction to the Matrix

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

In this tutorial we are going to start our journey with an introduction to the Matrix.

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to navigate the UI for Operators and Matrix
How to resize the UI based on the screen area available
How to initialise a preset
How to select operators
How to enable or disable operators
How to change the waveform of a FM Operator
How to connect operators within the Matrix
How to use templates in the Matrix
Etc.

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sfm · August 2022

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 3: Introduction to Modulators and Operators Copy, SWAP and INIT

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

In this tutorial we are introducing the General Purpose Modulators and explain their difference against the specific Operators Modulators for LFO and EG.

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to copy, swap and initialise a specific operator
How to use LFO and EG for each operator
How to use the LFO and EG against the pitch of all operators
How to use general purpose modulators against parameters of operators or the matrix
How to change basic parameters of the general purpose LFO
Etc.

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sfm · September 2022

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 4: LFO and Envelope for each Operator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the LFO and Envelope at Operator level.

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to change the LFO paramters for modulation of each operator
How to change the Envelope parameters for each operator
How to copy, swap and initialise Envelope settings
How to change the curves for the Envelope
How to apply velocity modulation Envelope
How to randomise LFO depth level and timings
Etc.

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sfm · September 2022

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 5: FM Operator for FM Synthesis

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

IceWorks Nambu

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the FM Operator for FM Synthesis.

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to change the waveform, width of the waveform and bend of the waveform for an FM operator
How to change the pitch coarse, fine an detune of the FM Operator
How to apply vibrato and Pitch envelope to the pitch of the FM Operator
How to change the pitch envelope using velocity
How to modulate the frequency of operator B with operator A
How to use feedback for each FM operator
How to apply modulation to various settings
Etc.

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Kashi · September 2022

Great stuff @sfm ! How did you resize Nambu in AUM? That would really help my workflow

sfm · September 2022

@Kashi said:
Great stuff @sfm ! How did you resize Nambu in AUM? That would really help my workflow

Manually moving the window… in this video however Nambu is running standalone…

sfm · February 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 6: AM / Oscillator for AM Synthesis

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

IceWorks Nambu

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Oscillator and create AM Modulation synthesis

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to select the Oscillator or AM Operator
How to change the Waveform of the Oscillator
How to change the Shape of the Waveform
How to change the Oscillator Synch
How to modulate Shape and or Synch
How to do AM Modulation using two different Oscillators or AM Operators
Etc.

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sfm · February 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 7: Noise Operator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

IceWorks Nambu

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Noise Operator in conjunction with the Oscillator and Resonator Operators…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to use the Noise Operator
How to adjust the level of the Noise
How to use fluctuations and change their rate
How to quantise noise no change the rate of quantisation
How to apply low-pass and high-pass filter to the noise and adjust cutoff and resonance
How to use the Impulse generator
How to adjust level, density and rate of the Impulse
How to use the Impulse in conjunction with the Resonator Operator
How to use the Noise in conjunction with the Oscillator Operator
Etc.

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sigma79 · February 2023

Cheers sfm.

sfm · February 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 8: Texture Operator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

IceWorks Nambu

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Texture Operator…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to use the Texture Operator
How to change the Texture type
How to change the play starting point of the Texture
How to change if the texture is played on Note On, Off or both, please remember to change the release time for Note Off
How to set to repeat the Texture when playing and change the time between repeats
How to synch the repeat time to the host or BPM
Etc.

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sfm · February 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 9: Resonator Operator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Resonator Operator…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to use the Resonator Operator with the Oscillator Operator
How to use the Resonator Operator with the Noise Operator
How to adjust the pre filter of the Resonator
How to adjust feedback of the Resonator
How to adjust feedback filter cutoff
How to change the feedback filter from LPF to HPF
How to add the Saturator to the Resonator
How to change the color of the Resonator
Etc.

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sfm · March 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 10: Filter Operator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Filter Operator…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to use the Filter Operator in conjunction with the FM Operator
How to set-up the matrix to hear the Filter Operator being modulated by the FM Operator
How to change the cutoff frequency
How to change the resonance and drive
How to change the type of filter from LPF to BPF, HPF, Notch
How to apply different envelopes
How to apply LFO to the cutoff
How to change the modulation of the cutoff based on notes
How to change the cutoff frequency based on velocity
Etc.

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sfm · March 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 11: LFO

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

IceWorks Nambu

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the LFO for modulation…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to link a parameter to an LFO
How to change the waveform of the LFO
How to change the rate, level, and phase settings
How to change the rate pitch and envelope
How to change the modulation envelope
Etc.

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sfm · April 2023

IceWorks Nambu AUv3 Plugin Synth - Tutorial 12: Envelope

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nambu-auv3-plugin-synth/id1624422460

NAMBU is a 6-operator FM synthesizer that supports AUv3 plug-ins. It's a semi-modular FM synthesizer that incorporates modern ideas, not designed to recreate the sound and workflow of a vintage FM synthesizer.

6x Operators
11× LFOs
11x Envelopes
2x Step sequencer
3 Band EQ
Compressor
Saturator
Chorus
Delay
Reverb

Notes

Note that depending on the parameter settings, loud sound may be produced.
This product is not suitable for the purpose of accurately reproducing the sound of acoustic instruments or other synthesizers.
This product can be installed on Macs with Apple silicon, but not on Macs with Intel CPUs. The window size of this product cannot be changed in Ableton Live.
NAMBU is not compatible with vintage FM synthesizers and you cannot import those presets into NAMBU.
Please note that NAMBU has higher CPU usage than other iceGear Apps.
Self-feedback of the FM operator is possible, but it is not possible to configure a feedback signal path with the matrix mixer.
This product mainly contains basic presets that are useful as a starting point for sound creation. Please note that there are no huge amount of presets. Enjoy making sounds.

6 Operator Types

FM Operator
Noise Operator + AM
Oscillator Operator (Analog synthesizer style oscillator) + AM
Texture Operator + AM
Filter Operator
Resonator Operator

Operator Matrix Mixer

The Matrix mixer creates an operator network that is not limited to traditional "Algorithm" methods.

Modulation sources

4x LFOs
4x Envelopes
2x Step sequencer
2x Keyboard scaling
2x Velocities
2x Macros

Effects

3-band EQ
Compressor
Saturator
Chorus
Delay
Reverb

Program Arpeggiator

You can easily create your own pattern.

Universal App

This product is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and Apple Silicon Mac.
Please note that it is not compatible with Macs with Intel CPUs.

Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3)

You can use this AUv3 Plug-In in a host application that supports Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3).

Audiobus

specifications
information.
The standalone App is Audiobus compatible; in the case of the AUv3 plug-in, compatibility depends on the host App's
Live audio can be streamed directly to Audious compatible applications. See https://audiob.us](https://audiob.us/) for more

Ableton Link

The standalone App supports Ableton Link; for AUv3 plug-ins, it depends on the host App's specifications whether it supports it or not.
Link is a technology that aligns the timing of multiple devices on a local network. See https://www.ableton.com/link/(https:// www.ableton.com/link/) for more information.

MIDI Controller Mapping

MIDI controllers can be mapped to on-screen knobs.

Preset sharing

Extension feature
You can share your presets with other users. You can add presets created by other users to your preset library using the iOS Share

More information

Introductory videos and manuals can be found on the website below.
https://icegear.net

In this tutorial we are covering how to use the Envelopes for modulation…

This video contains the following product demonstration:

How to initialise a preset
How to link a parameter to an Envelope
How to ADSR of the Envelope
How to change the type of Envelope
How to change the curves of the Envelope overall and at each individual step of the ADSR
How to change the overall Level of Modulation for the Envelope including for Velocity
How to apply ADSR to Velocity and Keyboard Modulations
Etc.

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Notes

6 Operator Types

Operator Matrix Mixer

Modulation sources

Effects

Program Arpeggiator

Universal App

Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3)

Audiobus

Ableton Link

MIDI Controller Mapping

Preset sharing

More information