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Index
Front Cover
Copyright
About the Author
Connect and Keep Up-to-Date
Table of Contents
Introduction
Understanding Synthesis
Analog Synthesis
Frequency Modulation Synthesis
Sample-Based Synthesis
The Featured Synthesizers
Twin 2
Massive
Format of this Book
Navigating this Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Synthesis
Synthesizer Sound Architecture
Architecture of the Featured Synthesizers
Twin Architecture
Massive Architecture
Examining the Elements
Chapter 2: Sound Sources
Basic Wave Shapes
Sawtooth Wave
Square and Pulse Waves
Sine Wave
Triangle Wave
Noise
Complex Wave Shapes and Variations
Combining Sounds
Doubling Oscillators
Oscillator Phase
Oscillator Detuning
Multi-Oscillators
Layering Oscillators
Layering Sounds
Hard Syncing Oscillators
Combining Waves in Practice: Creating New Tones
Raw Waves
Doubled/Layered Wave, Same Octave
Layered Waves, Different Pitches
Combining Waves: In Summary
Starting to Shape
Chapter 3: Filters
Filter Parameters
Cut-Off Frequency
Resonance
Filters on the Featured Synthesizers
Filters in Twin
Filters in Massive
Signal Flow through the Filters
Filter Types
Low-Pass
High-Pass
Band-Pass
Notch
Comb Filters
Filter Slopes
Using Filters in Practice
Controlling Filter Cut-Off
Filter as a Volume Control
Key Tracking and Filters
Controlling Resonance
Adding Some Animation
Chapter 4: Making the Sound Dance
Modulation: The Concept
Modulation in the Real World
Effect of Velocity on a Sound
Effect of Pitch on a Sound
Effect of Time on a Sound
Combining the Effect of Velocity, Pitch, and Time
Modulation Destinations
Volume
Filter
Pitch
Vibrato Speed
Pulse-Width
Pan
FX
Wavetable Position
Envelope Speed
Modulation Sources
Velocity
Pitch Bender
Modulation Wheel
Key Tracking
X-Y Controllers
Aftertouch
Expression Pedal
MIDI Control Change
Setting Up Modulations
Controlling the Parameters with Hardware and Automation
MIDI Learn
Automation
More Modulation Sources
Chapter 5: Envelopes
Volume Envelopes
What Else Can Envelopes Do?
AD Envelopes
ADSR Envelopes
Twin Envelopes
Massive Envelopes
Key Tracking and Envelopes
More Specialized Modulation Sources
Chapter 6: LFOs and Specialized Modulation Sources
Main LFO Controls
Wave Shape
Frequency
Depth
Sync
Phase
Monophonic/Polyphonic LFOs
Monophonic LFOs
Polyphonic LFOs
Wacky Waveforms
Twin LFO Balance
Twin Hand-Drawn LFOs
Morphing LFOs in Massive
Specialized Modulation Sources
Stepper
Performer
Now Polish!!
Chapter 7: FX
Deployment of FX
Insert FX
Master FX
Send FX
Distortion
Old School Overdrive
Analog-Emulating Distortion
Digital Distortion
Compression
EQ
Filter
Modulated Delay Effects
Phaser/Flanger
Chorus
Modulation Effects with Twin
A General Word of Caution about all Modulation Effects
Delay
Mono Delay
Stereo Delay
Cross Delay
Common Delay Controls
Using Delay Lines
Reverb
Using FX in Your Own Sounds
Chapter 8: Sculpting Sounds with Synthesizers
Main Food Groups
Brightness
Attack
Getting the Combination Right
To Get Brightness
To Get Richness
To Get Attack
To Get Warmth
To Get Punch
Building Patches
Designed For Purpose
Context of a Mix
Choose the Right Tools
Emulating Real Instruments
Playability
Building Basses
Simple Bass Sounds
Fat Bass Sounds
Bass Envelopes
Sub-Oscillators
Bass Split Octaves
Bass FX
Building Brass Sounds
Building Bell-Like Tones
Building Key-Based Sounds
Piano
Clavinet/Harpsichord
Organ
Building Lead Sounds
Building Pads
Simple Pads
Adding Some Control
String Sounds
Rhythmic Pads
Building Plucks and Stabs
Building Synthetic Drum Sounds
Kick Drum
Closed Hats
Alternative Noise Sources
Open Hats
Snare Drum
Claps
Cowbell
Syn Drum
Toms
Drum FX
Building Your Own Sounds
Further Resources
How to Make a Noise Series of Books
How to Make a Noise: Frequency Modulation Synthesis
How to Make a Noise: Sample-Based Synthesis
How to Make a Noise: iPad Synthesizers Edition
How to Make a Noise: A Comprehensive Guide to Synthesizer Programming
Jumpstart Your Music Career
Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User, second edition
Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User
Synthesizer Boot Camp
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