To create synth pads on a synthesizer you will need to first understand the properties that make a sound a pad. Usually, long sustain and relatively slow attack will make up the ADSR settings for your synthesizer. If you are starting from scratch, you can choose any synth wave you wish but it is recommended that you create quite a slow and evolving. The scope is quite wide due to the fact that the definition of “pad” can mean so many different things! Usually, your synthesizer will have a number of different presets, and these can get you started whether you know how to create a pad sound or not. Presets are ready made sounds within the instrument, stored for you to recall and use whenever you require.