How Synthesizers Work - A Simple Guide

Tony Horgan

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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 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 synthesizer

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Tony is an author and musician with a talent for explaining technical subjects in simple, fun ways that are very easy to understand. His synth and drum machine books are legendary. His latest book, "How Synthesizers Work - A Simple Guide" follows the global success of Tony's officially licensed, 5-star rated guides to the Korg Volca series.