Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User

Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User by Simon Cann is for:

---People who are new to synthesis and who want to understand the basics and take their first steps in creating and controlling sounds with synthesizers.

---Musicians who are familiar with synthesis, but who want to solidify or expand their knowledge so they can use their tools more fully.

---Anyone who wants to build, share, and perhaps sell their own synthesizers.

The book looks at synthesis from first principles. It focuses on the elements of synthesis and the building blocks, and it highlights its examples using four leading modular synthesizers (Zebra 2, KarmaFX Synth Modular, VAZ Modular, and SynthEdit). From these building blocks, the book looks at a range of sound building techniques that can be used with the featured synthesizers, or can be readily applied to any other synthesizer.

The book is also a great introduction to SynthEdit for anyone who wants to create—and then share or sell—their own synthesizers.

You can read more about Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User at http://noisesculpture.com/synthwiz.html.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• sound design
• synthesizer tutorial