Need recommendations for book(s) that`s all about sound synthesis
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
Right now I have lots of spare time on my job and I want to learn sound synthesis as much as possible. I know some super basic things but can`t make a sound from the scratch so I usually start every new sound with finding a similar preset and edit it. I want somewhat to fix it
So I`d like to get a book or several that would teach me most of it. Thanks in advance!
So I`d like to get a book or several that would teach me most of it. Thanks in advance!
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35159 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
How To Make a Noise is a good place to start ... https://noisesculpture.com/how-to-make- ... ogramming/
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
Thanks!
- KVRAF
- 4534 posts since 17 Jun, 2013 from very close to Paris, France
Yes, all Simon's collection is excellent. A bit dated now because the synth plugins he used as demos of the principles, but all the collection remains excellent.thecontrolcentre wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:35 pm How To Make a Noise is a good place to start ... https://noisesculpture.com/how-to-make- ... ogramming/
An advice for those who don't know : he still sends by email (and for free, always) the files which came with the book. Simon is very kind.
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- KVRAF
- 4534 posts since 17 Jun, 2013 from very close to Paris, France
I have other suggestions, as excellent alternatives (or as excellent complements):
Free:
Music and Computers, from Phil Burk & Larry Polansky & Douglas Repetto & Mary Roberts & Dan Rockmore (it is the authors' website, they now distributes this ebook for free as PDF file on this page)
Advanced programming techniques for modular synthesizers, from James Clark (this one, based on the Nord Modular, is also a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
Programming Analogue Synths, from Howard Scarr (this one, based on the Access Virus, is again a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
Not free (but amazing for the price !)
The Synthesizer - A comprehensive guide to understanding, programming, playing, and recording the ultimate electronic music instrument
From Mark Vail
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying--From the Legacy of Moog to Software Synthesis
From Mark Jenkins
The new edition (July 2019) in paperback and in Kindle ebook
Creating Sounds from Scratch - A Practical Guide to Music Synthesis for Producers and Composers
From Andrea Pejrolo & Scott B. Metcalfe
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Sound synthesis and sampling
From Martin Russ
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Refining sound - A practical guide to synthesis and synthesizers
From Brian K. Shepard
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
A few years ago there was also a very good book made by Rob Papen himself, and which came with several DVDs to watch in parallel of the pages for the lessons. I have it also... but it is now discontinued. But a new edition is planned (but I don't know for when).
A last one for free (and to read absolutely !)
I can't finish without this AWESOME free source :
Synth Secrets Complete
A 340 pages PDF file ! It is the totality of the course published for free by SoundOnSound along the years.
I have all these ebooks above (including all those from Simon Cann who wrote the book which mentioned by thecontrolcentre, and including also the book from Rob Papen). And I can tell you that they all are awesome to learn the synthesis !
Free:
Music and Computers, from Phil Burk & Larry Polansky & Douglas Repetto & Mary Roberts & Dan Rockmore (it is the authors' website, they now distributes this ebook for free as PDF file on this page)
Advanced programming techniques for modular synthesizers, from James Clark (this one, based on the Nord Modular, is also a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
Programming Analogue Synths, from Howard Scarr (this one, based on the Access Virus, is again a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
Not free (but amazing for the price !)
The Synthesizer - A comprehensive guide to understanding, programming, playing, and recording the ultimate electronic music instrument
From Mark Vail
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying--From the Legacy of Moog to Software Synthesis
From Mark Jenkins
The new edition (July 2019) in paperback and in Kindle ebook
Creating Sounds from Scratch - A Practical Guide to Music Synthesis for Producers and Composers
From Andrea Pejrolo & Scott B. Metcalfe
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Sound synthesis and sampling
From Martin Russ
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
Refining sound - A practical guide to synthesis and synthesizers
From Brian K. Shepard
In paperback and in Kindle ebook
A few years ago there was also a very good book made by Rob Papen himself, and which came with several DVDs to watch in parallel of the pages for the lessons. I have it also... but it is now discontinued. But a new edition is planned (but I don't know for when).
A last one for free (and to read absolutely !)
I can't finish without this AWESOME free source :
Synth Secrets Complete
A 340 pages PDF file ! It is the totality of the course published for free by SoundOnSound along the years.
I have all these ebooks above (including all those from Simon Cann who wrote the book which mentioned by thecontrolcentre, and including also the book from Rob Papen). And I can tell you that they all are awesome to learn the synthesis !
Build your life everyday as if you would live for a thousand years. Marvel at the Life everyday as if you would die tomorrow.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
Noted! Thanks a lot!
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- KVRian
- 721 posts since 25 Aug, 2019
A book? You need to hear what's the sound you're making, I suggest you to get one of the popular synths and get video courses on that specific synth, first learn about every knob/feature and then learn how to make specific sounds.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
thank you for the input
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- KVRAF
- 35410 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I wanted to recommend that one too. I'm sure it's great. Although I never read it.BlackWinny wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:15 am Programming Analogue Synths, from Howard Scarr (this one, based on the Access Virus, is again a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
chk071 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:15 pmI wanted to recommend that one too. I'm sure it's great. Although I never read it.BlackWinny wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:15 am Programming Analogue Synths, from Howard Scarr (this one, based on the Access Virus, is again a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
So I`ve got already 4 books
Sound Synthesis and Sampling (Martin Russ)
How To Make a Noise
Synth Secrets Complete
Programming Analogue Synths
the only thing left is to decide in which order should I read`em
or maybe some of them might be too similar to each other
- KVRAF
- 4534 posts since 17 Jun, 2013 from very close to Paris, France
For that... hard to say, because it depends several things as:anti_phase wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:35 pmchk071 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:15 pmI wanted to recommend that one too. I'm sure it's great. Although I never read it.BlackWinny wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:15 am Programming Analogue Synths, from Howard Scarr (this one, based on the Access Virus, is again a very good free PDF ebook to learn in depth the synthesis for any hard or soft synth)
So I`ve got already 4 books
Sound Synthesis and Sampling (Martin Russ)
How To Make a Noise
Synth Secrets Complete
Programming Analogue Synths
the only thing left is to decide in which order should I read`em
or maybe some of them might be too similar to each other
- how each one of us feels good or less good with the writing style of an author,
- the level of understanding of each one of us on each aspect of the synthesis techniques,
- the need or not for each one of us of pictures for some aspects of the techniques,
- the personal knowledge in mathematics or electronics, making that some of us will prefer books with very deep explanations with graphics of physics, maths, etc. while others will prefer books without these deep academic aspects.
- the personal need to make experiments suggested by an author on some techniques or aspects of the synthesis techniques,
- etc.
But I can finish with another good advice : whether you start only one or several books in parallel, it is strongly recommended to go very seriously on to the end of each book started. It is a guarantee of success.
Build your life everyday as if you would live for a thousand years. Marvel at the Life everyday as if you would die tomorrow.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 106 posts since 1 Aug, 2015
thanks!
- KVRAF
- 4534 posts since 17 Jun, 2013 from very close to Paris, France
You're welcome !
Build your life everyday as if you would live for a thousand years. Marvel at the Life everyday as if you would die tomorrow.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
I'm now severely diseased since September 2018.
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- KVRian
- 518 posts since 23 Apr, 2017 from Eastern US
I’d recommend the Synthesizer Cookbook. It shows you how to make some nice sounding patches, mainly brass, woodwinds, strings, and band instruments.
Many paid and free VSTs as well as Kontakt libraries. As well as HW synths/drum machine and acoustic instruments.
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- KVRer
- 2 posts since 12 Sep, 2019
What sort of music/sounds do you like? That would be a good way to recommend you something that you'd benefit from the most.
but I personally like How To Make A Noise by Simon Cann
but I personally like How To Make A Noise by Simon Cann