Sound Synthesis and Sampling provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This second edition has been rigorously updated throughout and includes a new chapter on performance, examining how synthesizers have become embedded within more sophisticated musical performance instruments.
Martin Russ' highly readable and non-mathematical approach makes the subject accessible whatever your level of experience. The book features:
ยท Detailed illustrations to aid your understanding
ยท Topics presented in bite-size sections within each chapter
ยท Additional notes in the margin to reinforce important points
ยท Examples of representative instruments and software
ยท Time lines showing the development of a topic in its historical context
ยท Questions at the end of each chapter for checking your comprehension
ยท A glossary for quick reference
ยท A jargon guide to demystify the varied terminology
As such, the book is particularly suitable for students of music technology, audio engineering, acoustics, electronics and related courses. Musicians, engineers and multimedia specialists will also want to keep a copy to hand for reference.
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