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How to make a noise
sound design and synthesiser programming
by Simon Cann
"How to make a noise" is a comprehensive, practical guide to sound design and synthesiser programming techniques using:
subtractive synthesis
FM
additive synthesis
wave sequencing
sample based synthesis.
The book looks at programming using examples from five of the latest software synthesisers: Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, Rhino 2 from BigTick, Vanguard from reFX, WusikStation from Wusik dot com and z3ta+ from rgc:audio and works from the basics through to complex programming techniques.
To illustrate the points raised, over 200 patches are available to accompany the book. These patches are for all of the five featured synthesisers and are arranged in seven banks. The patches (together with a higher resolution version of the book, see below ) are available from www.noisesculpture.com for $10. You don't need the patches to read the book, but it will help and will save you a lot of programming drudge.
The book will be supplemented by regular refills following feedback from readers. These will delve into greater detail, discussing new sounds and techniques.
You can surf the internet and find the ten top tips and tricks for sound programming: "How to make a noise" is the only comprehensive guide, and it's free.
