How to Make a Noise

How to Make a Noise Series

Dive into the captivating world of synthesizers and sound design with this comprehensive series. Learn the essential skills and tools required to craft and control unique sounds. It's the perfect guide for aspiring musicians eager to master the art of electronic music creation and explore limitless sonic possibilities.

How to Make a Noise

Simon Cann

288 pages
11 hours of reading

How To Make A Noise-perhaps the most widely read book about synthesizer programming-is a comprehensive, practical guide to sound design and synthesizer programming techniques using subtractive (analog) synthesis, frequency modulation synthesis, additive synthesis, wave-sequencing, and sample-based synthesis. The book looks at programming using examples from six software Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, Rhino 2 from BigTick, Surge from Vember Audio, Vanguard from reFX, Wusikstation from Wusik dot com, and Z3TA+ from Cakewalk. Simon Cann is a musician and writer based in London. He is author of Cakewalk From Presets to Power User, Building a Successful 21st Century Music Career, and Sample This!! (with Klaus P Rausch). You can contact Simon through his www.noisesculpture.com.

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