How Synthesizers Work: A Simple Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798364455628)

LEARN HOW TO MAKE AMAZING SOUNDS WITH YOUR SYNTHESIZER! IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! THIS FUN BOOK IS VERY EASY TO FOLLOW, WITH PICTURES AND SIMPLE EXPLANATIONS OF ALL THE TECHNICAL TERMS, AND LOTS OF SOUNDS FOR YOU TO TRY ON YOUR OWN SYNTH. Written by world famous synthesizer expert and author Tony Horgan, this book cuts through the science to reveal the joy of synths. Have fun and tweak along with Tony as you learn about all this and more: filters, LFOs, oscillators, envelopes, sound waves, analog, digital, modular, cables, sequencers and arpeggiators. The ideal gift or companion for all synthesizer users! Suitable for ALL synthesizer brands, including Roland, Korg, Moog, Yamaha, Novation, Arturia and Eurorack.
Contents:
1. Introduction to synthesizers
2. Types of sound synthesis
3. Oscillators and waves
4. Resonant filter
5. LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
6. Envelopes
7. Effects
8. Sounds
9. Modular signals (CV & Gate)
10. Arpeggiators and sequencers
11. MIDI and timing synchronization
12. Audio cables and connections
13. Glossary and index
14. Choosing a synthesize

Author: Tony Horgan
ISBN-10: 8364455621
ISBN-13: 9798364455628
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/18/2022
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d