Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard · From Presets to Power User by Cann, Simon -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Introduction Chapter 1 An Introduction to Digital Audio and Software Synthesis Problems? Music-Making Computer Software Synthesizers

Synthesizer Accompanying This Book Formats and Compatibility

MIDI and Human Input Devices

MIDI Channels Splits and Layers

Plug-In Host

Free/Low-Cost Hosts Setting Up the SynthWiz Simple Synth in a Host

A Bit of Know-How

Understanding Digital Audio Latency Audio Drivers Aliasing

Moving On Chapter 2 Getting a Grip on Synthesizer Programming Synthesizer Basics Getting Started with Synthesis How to Use SynthWiz Simple Synth

Waveform Selector Sliders Direct Text Entry Output Meter

The Elements of Synthesis

Sound Sources Filter Modulation Volume Envelope Filter Envelope Filter Key Tracking Output Level

Making Sounds

Soft Bass Pad Filtered Noise Squelch

Chapter 3 Synthesizer/Patch Construction Basics Audio Path and Non-Audio Path

Audio Path Control Elements Modulation Elements Modulation: The Concept Modulation Sources and Modulation Control Sources Modulation Destinations CPU Considerations

Synthesizer Construction Basics Reconstructing SynthWiz Simple Synth

Audio Path Inputs and Outputs Basic Controls Modulation Envelopes Modulation Envelope Controls Volume The Finished Synthesizer

Construction with Zebra 2

Loading Modules in Zebra 2 Hooking Up the Audio Path in Zebra 2 Attaching the Modulators in Zebra 2 Saving in Zebra 2

Construction with VAZ Modular

Loading Modules in VAZ Modular Hooking Up the Audio Path in VAZ Modular Attaching the Modulators in VAZ Modular Saving in VAZ Modular

Construction with KarmaFX Synth Modular

Loading Modules in KarmaFX Synth Modular Hooking Up the Audio Path in KarmaFX Synth Modular Attaching the Modulators in KarmaFX Synth Modular Saving in KarmaFX Synth Modular

Construction with SynthEdit

Saving in SynthEdit Loading Modules in SynthEdit Hooking Up the Audio Path in SynthEdit Attaching the Modulators in SynthEdit Adding the Controls in SynthEdit Adding the Finishing Touches in SynthEdit Interface Building in SynthEdit Exporting a VSTi from SynthEdit

About the Rest of the Book Chapter 4 An Introduction to Sound Sources Basic Wave Shapes

Sine Wave Sawtooth Wave Square and Pulse Waves Triangle Wave Noise

Complex Wave Shapes: Combining Sounds

Doubling Oscillators Combining Oscillators

Sample-Based Synthesis

What Is Sampling? What Is a Sample? Deploying Samples

Additive Synthesis

Additive Synthesis: Basic Principles Additive Square Wave Additive Sawtooth Wave Additive Triangle Wave Difficulties with Additive Synthesis

Frequency Modulation (and Other Sorts of Modulation) Synthesis

Operators Getting a Grip on FM Programming Controlling FM Sounds Quick and Dirty Guide to FM Synthesis Ring Modulation

The Available Sound Sources Sound-Creation Modules in Zebra 2

Osc: Oscillators FMO: Frequency Modulation Oscillators Noise: Noise Source

Sound Creation Modules in VAZ Modular

Common Controls Oscillator MultiOscillator and Multi-Saw Osc Cosmo A Oscillator Comso B Oscillator Noise Source Sample Sine Oscillator Wavetable Oscillator WTVoice

Sound Creation Modules in KarmaFX Synth Modular

Osc 1 Osc 2 Sampler Additive Pad Noise

Sound-Creation Modules in SynthEdit

Oscillator Phase Distortion Oscillator SoundFont Oscillator

Chapter 5 Filters Filter Types

Low-Pass High-Pass Band-Pass Notch (Band-Reject) Peaking All-Pass Formant Comb Filters

Filter Parameters

Cut-Off Frequency Resonance Bandwidth Drive Filter Slopes Moog, SVF, 303, Zolzer, and So On…

Controlling Filter Parameters

Controlling Filter Cut-Off Key Tracking and Filters Controlling Resonance

The Available Filters Filter Modules in Zebra 2

VCF Filter XMF: Cross-Modulation Filter Shaper Comb Filter

Filter Modules in VAZ Modular

One-Pole Filter The Filter Filter K Filter R Filter S SVFilter Comb Filter Vowel Filter Waveshaper

Filter Modules in KarmaFX Synth Modular

Low-Pass/High-Pass/Band-Pass/Notch Filters Comb Filter and All-Pass Filter Formant Filter

Filter Modules in SynthEdit Chapter 6 Modulation and Control Introducing Envelopes

ADSR Envelopes DAHDSR Envelopes Multi-Stage Envelopes Other Envelope Controls

Envelope Followers Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)

Main LFO Controls LFO Modules Creating an LFO in SynthEdit

Step Generators Synthesizers in Real Time: Control and Automation

XY Pads MIDI Learn Automation

Chapter 7 Global Controls and Other Modules Global Controls

Polyphony Portamento Pitch Bend Range

Amplifiers Switches, Mixers, and Splitters Inputs and Outputs Inverters, Multipliers, Mathematics, and Logic…

Clever Stuff in VAZ Modular Clever Stuff in SynthEdit

Visualization Modules

Volt Meters Level Meters Frequency Analyzer Oscilloscope

Chapter 8 FX Units Deployment of FX

Insert FX Send FX Using FX in Practice

Distortion and Overdrive Units

“Analog” Distortion “Digital” Distortion

Compression EQ

Parametric EQ Shelf EQ Graphic EQ

Delay Modulation Delay Effects Reverb Chapter 9 Creating Sounds Synthesizer Architecture: Initial Considerations Sonic Considerations Filter Configuration and Signal Routing Options

Straight Series Straight Series with Feedback Filtered Feedback Parallel Filters Half Waveshaping

CPU Considerations Design Philosophy

Programming with a Purpose Arrangement of the Track Can’t I Just Go and Buy Something?

Principles of Sound Design

Main Food Groups Getting the Combination Right Playability

Building Blocks Building Sounds

Noisy Synth Organ-Like Pseudo Echo Human Choir Rough and Ready FM Bass Synth Brass

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