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Oxford University Press Creating Sounds from Scratch: Music Synthesis Guide

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Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource designed for sound designers and electronic music producers who want to master music synthesis. Published by Oxford University Press, this comprehensive guide covers all major synthesis techniques including analog subtractive, FM, additive, physical modeling, wavetable, sample-based, and granular synthesis. The book combines historical context with sound and hearing concepts, providing practical training examples that help you effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned composer or emerging producer, this grounded yet accessible guide offers the theoretical foundation and contemporary practical examples you need to understand synthesis deeply and apply it to your own productions.

Key Features

Covers all main synthesis techniques including analog subtractive, FM, additive, physical modeling, wavetable, sample-based, and granular synthesis.

Includes historical context and an overview of sound and hearing concepts to build theoretical understanding.

Provides practical training examples that help sound designers manipulate presets and create original sounds.

Written by Oxford University Press with a balance of theory and contemporary production practice.

Designed for both electronic music producers and composers seeking hands-on synthesis mastery.

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Release Date
02 February 2017
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22 June 2016

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