The Musical Art of Synthesis (Paperback)

New synths with unique features and layers of complexity are released frequently, with hundreds of different synths currently available in the marketplace. How do you know which ones to use and how do you get the most out of the ones you already own? The Musical Art of Synthesis presents synthesizer programming with a specific focus on synthesis as a musical tool. Through its innovative design, this title offers an applied approach by providing a breakdown of synthesis methods by type, the inclusion of step-by-step patch recipes, and extensive web-based media content including tutorials, demonstrations, and additional background information. Sam McGuire and Nathan van der Rest guide you to master synthesis and transcend the technical aspects as a musician and artist.

Synths are presented using a multi-tiered system beginning with basic instructions for all common synth techniques. Historical information is included for each type of synth, which is designed to help you understand how each instrument relates to the bigger picture. Advanced level instruction focuses on modern implementations and on mobile devices, with special focus on performing and practical usage. The goal The Musical Art of Synthesis is to bring all of the different types of together in the same discussion and encourage you to see the similarities and differences that force you to gain a better overall understanding of the synthesis process.

Key features of this title:

• This book will teach you how to put synthesizers to use with easy-to-use synth patch recipes

• Using a unique, multi-tiered approach applicable to the level of equipment in use, this publication introduces concepts that apply to a wide range of hardware/software synthesizers.

• A robust companion website, featuring video demonstrations by synthesizer experts, further supports the book: www.focalpress.com/cw/mcguire

新的合成器經常推出，具有獨特功能和複雜層次，目前市場上有數百種不同的合成器可供選擇。你如何知道該使用哪些合成器，以及如何充分利用你已經擁有的合成器呢？《合成音樂藝術》專注於將合成器編程作為音樂工具。通過其創新的設計，本書提供了一種應用方法，通過按類型分解合成方法、提供逐步的音色配方以及廣泛的網絡媒體內容，包括教程、演示和其他背景信息。Sam McGuire和Nathan van der Rest指導您掌握合成技術，超越作為音樂家和藝術家的技術層面。

合成器使用多層次系統介紹，從所有常見合成技術的基本指令開始。每種合成器類型都包含歷史信息，旨在幫助您了解每種樂器與整體情況的關聯。高級級別的指導重點放在現代實現和移動設備上，特別關注演奏和實際應用。《合成音樂藝術》的目標是將所有不同類型的合成器放在同一討論中，鼓勵您看到相似之處和不同之處，從而更好地理解合成過程。

本書的主要特點包括：
- 本書將教您如何使用易於使用的合成器音色配方
- 使用適用於使用的設備級別的獨特多層次方法，本書介紹了適用於各種硬件/軟件合成器的概念。
- 強大的附帶網站，提供由合成器專家進行的視頻演示，進一步支持本書：www.focalpress.com/cw/mcguire