1st Edition

The Musical Art of Synthesis

By Sam McGuire, Nathan Van der Rest Copyright 2016
390 Pages 148 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

390 Pages 148 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

390 Pages 148 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

New synths with unique features and layers of complexity are released frequently, with hundreds of different synths currently available in the marketplace. How do you know which ones to use and how do you get the most out of the ones you already own? The Musical Art of Synthesis  presents synthesizer programming with a specific focus on synthesis as a musical tool. Through its innovative design,... Read more
  1. Introduction
  2. Subtractive Synthesis
  3. Sampling and Sample Based Synthesis
  4. Modulation Synthesis
  5. Additive Synthesis
  6. Wavetable Synthesis
  7. Granular Synthesis
  8. Vector Synthesis
  9. Combination Synthesis and Modelling
  10. Performing Live

Glossary

Appendices

Biography

Sam McGuire, an active audio engineer, composer, and University of Colorado Denver faculty member, is the primary author on three audio technology books and multiple audio software instructional videos. He has scored and mixed multiple award-winning documentary and feature films.

Nathan Van der Rest is a University of Colorado graduate student and a professional audio engineer and composer.