[sdiy] books on synthesisers

[Tim Parkhurst]

Some updated links for the Thomas Henry books. I tried updating the Wiki
page, but I'm a new member there and not allowed to make changes yet.


   -

   *An Analog Synthesizer for the 21st Century
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/an-analog-synthesizer-for-the-21st-century/paperback/product-1jq6e9v.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*,
   Lulu.com, paperback, 2012, 36 pages - a collection of 2006 schematics and
   parts lists only, no explanatory text.
   - *An Analog Synthesizer for the 21st Century*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/an-analog-synthesizer-for-the-21st-century/ebook/product-12vp22gy.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - Additional titles can be found at
   https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Thomas+Henry&page=1&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00


   -

   *Additional Titles: *These books contain fairly detailed explanation and
   analysis of the specific chips and circuits involved, in addition to
   schematics.
   - *Making Music with the 3080 OTA
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-3080-ota/paperback/product-1yq5r7y.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   paperback, 2003, 32 pages, uses 3080 OTA
   - *Making Music with the 3080 OTA*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-3080-ota/ebook/product-1vkzq7gy.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - *Making Music with the 566
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-566/paperback/product-166k7j7.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   paperback, 2003, 31 pages, uses 566
   - *Making Music with the 566*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-566/ebook/product-1dn5pej5.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - *Making Music with the NE570 Compander
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-ne570-compander/paperback/product-14kg78g.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   paperback, 1998, 26 pages, uses NE570
   - *Making Music with the NE570 Compander*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/making-music-with-the-ne570-compander/ebook/product-1yz2j5q6.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - *The Electronic Drum Cookbook
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-electronic-drum-cookbook/paperback/product-19rvezm.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   paperback, 1996, 54 pages, uses 3080, 566
   - *The Electronic Drum Cookbook*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-electronic-drum-cookbook/ebook/product-1m485d6m.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - *The Noise Generator Cookbook
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-noise-generator-cookbook/paperback/product-1p6m2q4d.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   paperback, 2003, 32 pages
   - *The Noise Generator Cookbook*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-electronic-drum-cookbook/ebook/product-1m485d6m.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book
   - *The VCO Chip Cookbook
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-vco-chip-cookbook/paperback/product-1rezkm42.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>*
Lulu.com,
   2007, 124 pages, 566, uses 8038, XR-2206
   - *The VCO Chip Cookbook*
   <https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/the-vco-chip-cookbook/ebook/product-14m9w8kn.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4>
Lulu.com,
   e-book


Tim (Edit Mode - Engage!) Servo
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On Sat, May 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM Mike Beauchamp <list at mikebeauchamp.com>
wrote:

> Definitely check out anything by Thomas Henry. His circuits are very
> simple, clear and logical. He has a lot of information available on
> Scott Stite's website https://www.birthofasynth.com/ although it seems
> down for me (check waybackmachine?).
>
> Here's one of Thomas Henry's more recent books:
>
>
> https://www.lulu.com/shop/thomas-henry/an-analog-synthesizer-for-the-21st-century/paperback/product-20192513.html?page=1&pageSize=4
>
> A full list of publications:
>
> https://sdiy.info/wiki/Thomas_Henry
>
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> On 2025-05-30 21:15, david walker via Synth-diy wrote:
> > hello all does any one know of a good book or books on how to make your
> > own synthesiser for beginners to intermediate skills i got sum bits a
> > bobs made but be nice to have sum books on it any help will be a grate
> > help thanks
> >
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