Power Tools For Synthesizer Programming: The Ultimate Reference for Sound Design

Aikin, Jim

ISBN 10: 1480397946 / ISBN 13: 9781480397941

Published by Hal Leonard, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Power Tools For Synthesizer Programming: The Ultimate Reference for Sound Design
• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480397946
• ISBN 13: 9781480397941
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

If you make any type of electronic music ä dance mixes hip-hop jazz fusion country pop film soundtracks or experimental avant-garde ä ÊPower Tools for Synthesizer ProgrammingÊ is the book for you. All too often owner's manuals tell you what button to press but fail to explain what's actually going on in the instrument or what it means musically and technically. This is the only book that gives you the big picture while at the same time providing you with insightful details.ÞEven if you're just grabbing presets to play on the keyboard you'll get to the music faster thanks to the tips in this book. And when you start editing the presets or designing your own sounds ÊPower Tools for Synthesizer ProgrammingÊ becomes an essential resource. Chapters on oscillators filters envelope generators LFOs effects and digital audio reveal how to get the most out of your instruments.ÞTo supplement the text dozens of new illustrations have been added and more than 30 streaming online videos narrated by the author walk you through the operational details of numerous software instruments. If you've ever wanted to spend quality time with a synthesizer expert you'll never have a better opportunity!

About the Author

JIM AIKIN has been writing about music technology for more than 30 years. He is the author of hundreds of product reviews and tutorial features in Keyboard, Electronic Musician, and other magazines, and he has written books about C-sound, music theory, and cello technique. In his PC-based home studio, he composes and records using software instruments from more than a dozen manufacturers.