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LEARN SOUND DESIGN IN VITAL FOR FREE
Start making your own sounds using the incredible and completely free synthesiser 'Vital' by Mat Tytel. Learn the basics and then start making any sound you want in this completely FREE Vital tutorial. No theory overload. No button-by-button boredom. Just real results, fast.
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COURSE SUMMARY
Born To Produce's Vital Wavetable Synth Tutorial is a completely free 9-lesson, 1+ hour video course that teaches synthesis from scratch using Vital, a free professional wavetable synth that works in any DAW. The course covers the Vital interface, oscillator section, filter section, modulation, and macro controls, then walks through designing 7 sounds used in real productions: a Supersaw, a Future Pad, an EDM dance bass, a trance arp, a pluck bass, a future donk bass, and a lush muted guitar. All 7 presets are included as free downloads so you can load them up, reverse engineer them, and use them in your own tracks. The tutorial works with any DAW (Vital is a free VST/AU/AAX plugin compatible with Cubase, FL Studio, Ableton, Logic Pro, and more) and is suitable for complete synthesis beginners. Taught by Born To Produce co-founders Jon Merritt and Jay Hales. With over 3,000 views and a 5 star rating from 156 reviews, it's one of the most popular free synthesis resources on the site.
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In lesson 01 of this complete guide to learning Vital, we have our first look at the interface, tackling the oscillator section and learning how to dynamically shape sounds.
In lesson 02 we continue our overview and delve into the filter section and learn how to modulate the various parameters of Vital.
In lesson 03 we make a massive sounding Supersaw patch, using basic oscillators, the sampler, and some unique modulation. We also get into using the Macro functions to control multiple parameters at once. Download the preset we make HERE
In lesson 04 we will make a Future Pad sound, that is a gentle but emotional evolving pad you can use in any modern track. Download the patch HERE
In lesson 05 we make a EDM/dance bass patch. Easy to follow, very simple sound. Download the patch HERE
In lesson 06 taken from our Trance Remix 'start to finish' tutorial, you'll learn how to make a trance arp in Vital. Download the patch HERE
In lesson 07 taken from our Trance Remix 'start to finish' tutorial, you'll learn how to make a pluck bass sound Vital. Download the patch HERE
In lesson 08 taken from our any DAW Future House 'start to finish' tutorial, you'll learn how to make a future DONK bass sound Vital. Everybody loves a DONK! Download the patch HERE
In lesson 09 taken from our Disco Pop 'start to finish' tutorial, you'll learn how to make a lush muted guitar sound in Vital. Download the patch HERE
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Jon has been making music for over 25 years and teaching for the last 15. His approach was born out of frustration with dry, button-by-button tutorials that left beginners confused and without practical skills. He has come to grips with genres from Hard House to Down tempo, and has tried almost every angle on modern production techniques — so when he teaches you something, it has been tried, tested, and refined. Born To Produce is a Steinberg Certified Training Centre, and their Level 3 teaching method means you learn everything in the context of making real music.
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Jay Hales is the co-founder of Born To Produce and a music producer with over 20 years of experience. He has DJ'd across multiple countries throughout Europe, written music for TV companies, and produced in a wide range of genres - from pop and singer-songwriter to electronic and beyond.
Jay's teaching is defined by his attention to detail and his ability to explain complex techniques in a clear, practical way. His focus on recording artists makes him the ideal guide for anyone who wants to capture, produce, and mix real instruments and vocals to a professional standard. He's approachable, responsive, and genuinely passionate about helping you improve.
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COURSE
Is this tutorial really completely free?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no email required, no upsell. All 9 lessons are watchable directly on the page, and the 7 presets used in lessons 3 to 9 are free to download. Vital itself is also free to download from the official Vital website.
What is Vital and where do I get it?
Vital is a free, professional-grade wavetable synth that runs in any DAW as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin. There's a free version with no time limit and no feature cripples, and that's what we use throughout the course. You can download it directly from the official Vital website.
Which DAW do I need for this tutorial?
Any DAW that supports VST, AU, or AAX plugins works perfectly. That includes Cubase, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig, and others. The course focuses entirely on Vital, so the DAW you load it in doesn't matter.
Is this suitable for complete synthesis beginners?
Yes. The first two lessons cover the Vital interface, oscillators, filters, and modulation from the ground up, so you don't need any prior synthesis knowledge. By the end you'll understand how the sounds in the later lessons are built and be able to design your own.
What sounds will I learn to design?
After the two intro lessons covering the interface and modulation, you'll design 7 production-ready sounds: a massive Supersaw, a Future Pad, an EDM/dance bass, a trance arp, a pluck bass, a future donk bass, and a lush muted guitar. Each comes with a free preset download so you can load it up, study it, and use it in your own tracks.
Are the presets included for free?
Yes. Presets are included for lessons 3 through 9, free to download with no signup required. Lessons 1 and 2 are interface and modulation overviews where no preset is needed.
How long is the full tutorial?
Just over 1 hour of video across the 9 lessons. You can watch in one sitting or work through it lesson by lesson at your own pace.
Who teaches the course?
The course is taught by Jon Merritt and Jay Hales, the co-founders of Born To Produce. Jon is the primary instructor across the Born To Produce platform with 15+ years of teaching experience and over 15,000 students. Jay has 20+ years of production experience, has DJ'd across Europe, and writes music for TV companies.
WHAT'S NEXT?
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