Probably the best book I have ever read on the overall subject of synthesis
is the 2nd edition of "Electronic Music: Systems, Controls & Techniques" by
Alan Strange. Definitely a "working book" approach. Unfortunately its out
of print, although I thought at one point I had read on this list that there
was a way to get copies from a new publisher... here's the original
publisher info:
2nd ed, 1983 WC Brown, softcover, 274ppg, ISBN 0697036022
1st ed, 1972 WC Brown, 160ppg, ISBN 069703612X
That being said, I'd be interested in another good synthesis book that
covered traditional musical instrument reproduction more specifically.
-George
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Amann" <greg.amann@...>
To: <mikes@...>
Cc: "MOTM List" <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: [motm] "Wooden Recoder" 440 demo
> My preference would be that the book take on a "working book" as opposed
> to "coffee table book" approach.
>
> The binding would be spiral-bound allowing it to lie open at any page.
> It would be B&W to keep the cost down. It would concentrate on analog
> modular synth patches. It would demonstrate using a variety of
> different manufacturer's modules. It would show a patch, list the
> specific modules used and how other modules would perhaps lead to
> similar results, and the original conception behind the patch. (As an
> aside: I am fascinated by the juxtaposition of the "I have an idea for a
> sound so I will go to the synth and try to make my dream a reality" vs
> the "I will play with my synth and see what happens" schools of thinking.)
>
> Someone more learned than I needs to write this book and sell me one, BFG
>
> Mike Estee wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 17 May 2005, J. Larry Hendry wrote:
> >
> > > I'd pay $100-150 for a nice book well written on the subject. I
> > have some
> > > reading material, but none of it was written from the well rounded
> > > experience with patching that Ken has shown us
> >
> > I'd agree with that. A well illustraited, clearly written book on the
> > topic of analog synthesis as it pertains to creating realistic
> > simulations
> > would be worth ~100$ to me as well.
> >
> > --mikes