Brian K. Shepard
Refining Sound: A Practical Guide To Synthesis And Synthesizers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199922963
- author:
- Brian K. Shepard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 27.7 x 2 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Learning to Play, Write & Record Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Refining Sound: A Practical Guide to Synthesis and Synthesizers is a comprehensive guide to creating sounds on modern synthesizers. By breaking down the synthesis process into manageable stages, author Brian K. Shepard empowers readers to create their own unique sounds.
The book follows a chronological progression, starting with the raw materials of sound creation and culminating in the final polishing stage. Each chapter focuses on a particular aspect of the synthesis process, supported by examples, illustrations, audio files, and synthesis demonstrations on a companion website. Readers can follow along with guided projects and build their own complex sounds.
With this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how each synthesizer component works, allowing them to unlock the full potential of their instrument. The final chapter provides several sound creation projects, giving readers the freedom to express their creativity and bring their ideas to life.