MOTM

hi all,

Okay, I've been on this list since May, and own three of Mr. Paul's modules, but I can safely say that I still know little about subtractive analog synthesis outside of how to build the most basic patch to create a simple voice.

I bought Mark Vail's "Vintage Synthesizers" book, so I *do* know about all of the manufacturers and types of synths.

But I was wondering if anyone can offer advice on books and websites that offer detailed research on subtractive synthesis? ...because honestly, alot of the stuff that we discuss is still a little over my head (I didn't take any EE classes in college).

I found a few good urls so far like David Marshall's "Basic Sound Synthesis" (http://www.fortunecity.com/emachines/e11/86/synth1.html) but what I would really like is a book that I could always have handy without having to go online, I don't like online research that much.

And how hard is it to understand analog synthesis without knowing how to read schematics?

It's just that when building the MOTM kits, I follow the directions, and everything works fine, but I want to know why I'm soldering this resistor to this certain location.

thank ya,

  -Bob