Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User

Description

With the rise digital recording software and the advent of the one man computer music studio there has been an astronomical rise in the number of people with software instruments, but many of these musicians have no idea how to use the modular synthesizers included with their music software programs. Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User is the first book that explains what a modular synthesizer is, how it works, and how to use software synthesizers to make music. The book takes a highly practical approach to the subject providing a readable guide which opens up the subject to a broad spectrum of readers. It begins by explaining what the basic building blocks of modular synthesis are, and how they interact. Then it continues to specific exercises utilizing software synthesizers that will be readily available to the reader, regardless of platform or digital audio workstation of choice.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Audio and Software Synthesis

Chapter 2: Getting a Grip on Synthesizer Programming

Chapter 3: Synthesizer/Patch Construction Basics

Chapter 4: An Introduction to Sound Sources

Chapter 5: Filters

Chapter 6: Modulation and Control

Chapter 7: Global Controls and Other Modules

Chapter 8: FX Units

Chapter 9: Creating Sounds