Synthesizers and Subtractive Synthesis, Volume 2

Download or read book Synthesizers and Subtractive Synthesis, Volume 2 written by Jean-Michel Réveillac and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-07-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subtractive sound synthesis is one of the most widely used techniques in electronic music and in many analog synthesizers since the early 1960s. It is based on a simple principle, but its operation is complex, involving many parameters. It can be enhanced by a variety of effects that give the sound its authenticity, and does not simply imitate musical instruments, but can also transcribe noises present in natural soundscapes or generate entirely synthetic sounds. Synthesizers and Subtractive Sound Synthesis 2 presents practical exercises, ranging from the fundamentals to advanced functionalities. Most of the sound effects applicable to subtractive synthesis are covered: vibrato, phaser, reverb, etc. The final chapters deal with polyphony and arpeggiator-sequences.