Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book?

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
jonespnice1
Max Output Level: -78 dBFS
  • Total Posts : 642
  • Joined: 2004/10/23 12:28:39
  • Status: offline
2007/03/21 00:59:19 (permalink)

Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book?

I am looking for an in-depth book on sound synthesis, a book that gives examples and not just giving you a vague overview. Does anyone have any suggestions?
#1

6 Replies Related Threads
    Simon_Cann
    Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 47
    • Joined: 2006/10/25 16:55:15
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/21 05:32:58 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: jonespnice1

    I am looking for an in-depth book on sound synthesis, a book that gives examples and not just giving you a vague overview. Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Clearly I am biased in making these suggestions... There are two books I would recommend.

    The first is Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User. Details (including a table of contents and sample chapter) are here:

    http://www.noisesculpture.com/cakewalk

    You can read the thread on this forum about this book here:

    http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=888897

    You should also check out How to Make a Noise. This second book covers Z3TA+, Vanguard from ReFx, WusikStation from Wusik dot Com, Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, and Rhino from Big Tick. Best of all, there is a free version to download.

    Hopefully that should be enough reading to get you going.

    All the best

    Simon

    http://noisesculpture.com
    http://simoncann.com
    #2
    Frank@ProSounds
    Max Output Level: -87 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 199
    • Joined: 2006/03/12 20:09:34
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/21 09:16:11 (permalink)
    +1 for Simon's book...or anything written by him. Simon is one of a very select few that can get synthesis across to even the complete novice without confusing the hell out of him or her.
    #3
    Elixirjam
    Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 26
    • Joined: 2007/02/22 18:53:02
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/21 13:27:17 (permalink)
    This book is very good

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Music-Manual-Tools-Techniques/dp/0240519159

    There is a CDROM that gives examples of sounds and effects
    #4
    tshear23
    Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 24
    • Joined: 2006/06/17 23:33:19
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/23 03:21:42 (permalink)
    Go to the Access (as in Access Virus) website and download the Analogue Synth Programming tutorial by Howard Scarr (you'll find it towards the bottom when you follow the link below). Even though it focuses on programming the Virus, the concepts are applicable to pretty much any subtractive synth:

    http://www.access-music.de/downloads.php4?product=virusb#cat5


    ---
    t/a23
    www.assemblage23.com
    www.nervefilter.com
    #5
    Opus
    Max Output Level: -84 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 303
    • Joined: 2006/03/11 19:13:17
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/23 16:27:58 (permalink)
    "Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User"
    Great read!
    The book takes you in a step by step approach,
    so that you can get a handle on all those knobs and terms.
    I'm actually begining to understand what's what !!
    Thanks Simon

    "Simon is one of a very select few that can get synthesis across to even the complete novice without confusing the hell out of him or her. "

    Yep
    He makes it so simple even me and the Caveman can do it
    post edited by Opus - 2007/03/23 16:30:03
    #6
    jonespnice1
    Max Output Level: -78 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 642
    • Joined: 2004/10/23 12:28:39
    • Status: offline
    RE: Can anyone suggest a good sound synthesis book? 2007/03/24 00:44:20 (permalink)
    You should also check out How to Make a Noise. This second book covers Z3TA+, Vanguard from ReFx, WusikStation from Wusik dot Com, Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, and Rhino from Big Tick. Best of all, there is a free version to download.

    I downloaded it yesterday and it seems very informative, I will take out some time this weekend to really get into it, thanks alot I appreciate it.
    #7
    Jump to:
    © 2024 APG vNext Commercial Version 5.1