How exactly do you create instruments in RMT?

[ApolloBoy]

I'm trying to make my own instruments in RMT instead of using the presets, and it's really frustrating to get a good sound. I'm only used to subtractive and FM synthesis, so it's real confusing for me.

[miker]

Try to modify any of the existing instrument first (the simplier one on the beginning). For drums it's good to make the mix of high-pitched "0" or "8" distorsion with "A" distorsion played low. When inserting command look at the lowest line - here you will have some short explanation regarding commands. Experiment with the loops and the distorsions (remember - even numbers only). You can also trun on the filter (hitting "1" in "FILTER" line - for whole instrument or only for its part). So - take some of "pure*.*" instrument and do something with it. Then maybe attach it here as example.

[miker]

Forgot about one: the envelope can can easily drawn/corrected just using a mouse (as well as dealing with almost any value on screen - from version 1.21 and on IIRC).

 

Good luck!