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Elan,
One book I would recommend you reading is The Acoustical Foundations of Music by John Backus:
http://www.amazon.com/Acoustical-Foundations-Music-Second-Edition/dp/0393090965
John L Rice
From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Argitoth
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:33 PM
To: Kenneth Elhardt
Cc: George Kisslak; motm@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: motm patch book? wha?
Hey Elhardt, I think I understand your frustration now. This is my guess. Paul wanted you to create acoustic-sounding patch examples using MOTM modules so that Paul could advertise MOTM as being able to do such a thing, which would amaze people and increase MOTM sales. I'm guessing this idea had nothing to do with you. I think it's a bad idea. No one needs MOTM modules to do what you do, but I see Paul's logic. People are easily amazed by your work. People say:
"HOW DO YOU DO IT? Tell me exactly what modules you used, exactly how they were set, draw a patch diagram, give me a step-by-step instructions, spoon feed me!"
For those people who talk like that, all this synth stuff is a hobby and they'll never contribute to the betterment analog synths. By creating this MOTM patch book you are targeting the "spoon feed me!" audience. That's the wrong audience. For the few who actually care and could benefit, such as myself, I would never ask for a patch diagram nor ask what company's product you used. I wish you could create a book that speaks of theory and synthesis techniques, tips, tricks, and insight. It would answer questions such as:
How is sync useful for a violin emulation?
What frequencies must be removed or added to create the correct formants for an oboe?
What waveshapes are best for clarinet?
How do you analyze something you want to synthesize and start attempting to do it?
I'd buy it. If not a book, then whatever you feel inspired to create. I think what people don't understand Mr. Elhardt, is that you DO actually want to spread your knowledge, and you've proven that to me. I hope you find a way to spread your knowledge in a way that keeps you going (makes you $$$), keeps you inspired, and provides knowledge to those who can benefit.
Thanks for all the advice you've given me already! I hope didn't miss the mark with this e-mail...
-Elan Hickler