Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog subtractive, FM, additive, physical modeling, wavetable, sample-based, and granular. While the book is grounded in theory, it relies on practical examples and contemporary production techniques show the reader how to utilize electronic sound design to maximize and improve his or her work. Creating Sounds from Scratch is ideal for all who work in sound creation, composition, editing, and contemporary commercial production.
Product details
Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st edition (2 February 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 019992189X
ISBN-13 : 978-0199921898
Dimensions : 2.54 x 21.34 x 27.69 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 100,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
27 in Electronic Musical Instruments
31 in Acoustic Engineering
47 in Physics of Acoustics & Sound (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.5
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