Users' Guide to Synthesis with Vst Instruments - Softcover

Millward, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1929685785 ISBN 13: 9781929685783

Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

Helping audio professionals realize their own musical creativity by exploring the theory of sound synthesis and linking this to practical examples in the virtual world of VST Instruments, this book opens up possibilities for the for experimentation and the creation of new sounds. Covered are the theoretical aspects of sound and the main sound synthesis techniques. These include additive, subtractive, FM, wavetable, S&S, physical modeling and granular synthesis. Also explained is how creation of original synth patches can inspire a whole new musical composition, how building a software synthesizer can be the beginning of a new adventure into the world of sound synthesis, and how manipulating and processing samples in revolutionary ways can be the birth of the next cutting-edge dance track. A comprehensive list of all the VST Instruments products currently available acts as a useful reference for anyone searching for a VST Instrument or software synthesizer.

About this title

About the Author

Simon Millward is a music software and sound designer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Muska & Lipman Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1929685785
• ISBN 13: 9781929685783
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 277