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One idea I've been tossing around for some time is to try to write
some sort of guidebook on modular synthesis.
I have a friend who is a published author who has been giving me
tips on the mechanics of getting a book published. I'd like to do
something of a collaborative nature with sections devoted to the
operations of individual modules as well as a large section based on
creative patching. Ideally I would like to include a CD with a
large variety of samples as well.
The major problem I see with doing this is the limitations of my own
knowledge and experience. Although I'm very well versed in the
physics, math and electronics of synthesis, most of my musical
experience has been in styles other than electronic music. I'm
classically trained as a musician and consider myself a prog
rocker. I have a somewhat rigid outlook when it comes to creating
sounds.
I would like to have a section on patches that just morph and mutate
on their own for instance, but this is largely outside of my
experience.
I would like to hear from some of the other listmembers about what
they think about this and whether they would be willing to
contribute patches and sound samples. I'm willing to share credit
and royalties (if there are any.)
I am familiar with most of the books available and have found most
of them to be either lacking in general or devoted to specific
synths.
I think it can be done better.