How To Make A Noise
by Simon Cann
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Author: Simon CannEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07-17
ISBN: 0955495504
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Coombe Hill Publishing
Book Reviews of How To Make A Noise
Book Review: Outstanding value!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is straight down to business. By page 6 I knew that I had my hands on something informative and intuitive - in fact on page 6 you are already making sounds (albeit simple). The complexity of the science behind making sounds that are usable is spelt out in plain english - without the fluff that I've found in some other books of similar shapes and sizes.
Every one of the 277 pages are filled with usable knowledge that you could apply to just about any genre. In my opinion, Simon Cann has written a book on sound generation acrobatics! pure gold!
The only thing that shocked me as soon as I opened the book was that it recommended spending $10 US to download the patches that accompany the material in the book. Because I'm stingy, I decided not to buy them, but I've found programming them myself more educational and fun. I also have the flexibility of learning all of the techniques in my favourite synths so that I can start to recognise the different colours that each delivers when programmed in similar fashions.
I would recommend perhaps for the beginner to download the patches as it will save a lot of time in deciphering the interface on the synths, but the book is most definately complete without the patches.
If you are a dance music producer, either in a project studio, home studio, or a composer(DnB, House, Pop, anything that needs original synth sounds), then this book is compulsory reading - and money well spent, because you can read it over and over, because I believe (like any great piece of art) you'll get something new out of it every time.
There are no diversions in the book - meaning every word is 100% relevant to sound design.
I've paid $60-$100 for far less useful books on sound engineering and design.
Learn how to make the sound you hear in your head by understanding how sounds interact through structured listening and exercises.
Thank you Simon Cann.
Summary of How To Make A Noise
How To Make A Noise-perhaps the most widely read book about synthesizer programming-is a comprehensive, practical guide to sound design and synthesizer programming techniques using subtractive (analog) synthesis, frequency modulation synthesis, additive synthesis, wave-sequencing, and sample-based synthesis. The book looks at programming using examples from six software synthesizers: Cameleon 5000 from Camel Audio, Rhino 2 from BigTick, Surge from Vember Audio, Vanguard from reFX, Wusikstation from Wusik dot com, and Z3TA+ from Cakewalk. Simon Cann is a musician and writer based in London. He is author of Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User, Building a Successful 21st Century Music Career, and Sample This!! (with Klaus P Rausch). You can contact Simon through his website: www.noisesculpture.com.Instruments & Performers Books
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