Electronic & Computer Music, Musical Instruments - Electronic/Digital, Electronic Keyboards (Synthesizer), Music Software, Music & Sound Effects - Multimedia Technology, Music & MP3, Music Instruction & Study - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The authoritative guide to the world's newest and most powerful musical instruments! Your computer may not look like a musical instrument, but with today's advanced software tools, even a modest Mac or PC can open up a world of rich and inspiring new sounds. This book provides a guided tour of the hottest programs for making music, with clear, concise explanations of the latest sound synthesis techniques. In-depth, expert reviews reveal what you can do with Reason, Reaktor, Kantos, Absynth, Attack, Live, Fruityloops and more than two dozen other applications. Topics covered include: physical modeling and FM synthesis, filters and envelope generators, using MIDI, sampled loop libraries and more.Synopsis
This book/CD-ROM guide reviews synthesizer software including Reaktor, Kantos, and Absynth, and explains how software-based synthesizers integrate with other computer music tools. The guide covers both stand-alone and plug-in synthesizers and samplers, and discusses the various types of synthesis, including physical modeling and MIDI. Aikin writes on music hardware and software for magazines. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
May 1, 2003
Publisher
Leonard, Hal Corporation
Pages
292
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780879307523