How To Make A Noise: a Comprehensive Guide to Synthesizer Programming

How to Make a Noise

by Simon Cann

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 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 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 www.noisesculpture.com.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2007

About the author

Simon Cann is the author of the Boniface, Montbretia Armstrong, and Leathan Wilkey books.

In addition to his fiction, Simon has written a range of music-related and business-related books, including the How to Make a Noise series, the most widely ready series about synthesizer sound programming, and Made it in China, about entrepreneurs building businesses in China. He has also worked as a ghostwriter on a number of books.

Before turning full-time to writing, Simon spent nearly two decades as a management consultant, where his clients included aeronautical, pharmaceutical, defense, financial services, chemical, entertainment, and broadcasting companies.

He lives in London.

Reviews

[Javier Muñoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Llevo mucho tiempo con esto en la lista de leyendo y la verdad es que hace tiempo que no lo retomo, se me ha pasado un poco la fiebre de los sintetizadores y a mitad del libro la cosa se pone muy técnica... el libro está muy bien y lo usaré como material didáctico y de consulta en el futuro, pero me olvido de lo de leerlo de pe a pa porque la verdad es que el libro no está pensado para eso.

[Gregg · Rating 3 out of 5]

In order to get the full utility of the book, you’ll have to invest in at least one of the synths used in the book. Something using an open source synth or less specific to these particular synths with kd have made it less confusing for a beginner such as myself!