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No more free copy of "Sound Synthesis with VSTi"
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I was looking for sthg to fix my frustration to see Rob Papen's sound design masterclass DVD release delayed and came accross this.
Just bagged it as I assume for that price you can't really go wrong for 275p about software sound synthesis.
The book is from 2002 and the synths on the market have greatly improved since then but synthesis is synthesis, right ?
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know. I'll get back to the community after reading. Hopefully with some neat tricks to share.
I was looking for sthg to fix my frustration to see Rob Papen's sound design masterclass DVD release delayed and came accross this.
Just bagged it as I assume for that price you can't really go wrong for 275p about software sound synthesis.
The book is from 2002 and the synths on the market have greatly improved since then but synthesis is synthesis, right ?
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know. I'll get back to the community after reading. Hopefully with some neat tricks to share.
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Keep us update monsieur.
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I wholly recommend Sound FX by Case on Focal Press.
While written in laymans terms, it covers most topics with extreme detail.
The chapter on compression alone is the most comprehensive piece I've ever read on the topic!
While written in laymans terms, it covers most topics with extreme detail.
The chapter on compression alone is the most comprehensive piece I've ever read on the topic!

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I used to read books about production, I'd read like 3 pages and get hyped and go work on tunes
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Baggedfutures_untold wrote:I wholly recommend Sound FX by Case on Focal Press.
While written in laymans terms, it covers most topics with extreme detail.
The chapter on compression alone is the most comprehensive piece I've ever read on the topic!

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And I also recommend Futures Untolds 'guide to sound business' costing only £29.99. 

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Yeah, I purchased it on impulse when I saw itdaft tnuc wrote:Baggedfutures_untold wrote:I wholly recommend Sound FX by Case on Focal Press.
While written in laymans terms, it covers most topics with extreme detail.
The chapter on compression alone is the most comprehensive piece I've ever read on the topic!

Kinda weird, some of it I felt like I already knew and wasn't worth buying the book for. Other parts taught me a lot, like the section on distortion. As mentioned, the chapter on compression is exhaustive, and gave me some cool ideas for a new compressor plugin!

I'm glad I bought it!
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It's pretty much what I need actually, time to learn the ins & outs of effects.
Plus the reviews on amazon.com are 100% 5 star which is rare.
Plus the reviews on amazon.com are 100% 5 star which is rare.
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I'm happy that you're happy 

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The Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument book arrived.
Chapter 1 is about sound fundamentals : perception of sound, waveforms, etc
Chapter 2 is about sound synthesis techniques : subtractive, FM, sampling, etc
Chapter 3 talks about the basics of several synths (NI's, Steinberg's, etc). Better RTFM and visit official forums.
So 2/3 of the book is straight useless but the 1st part is probably a good read for beginners.
I'm willing to give the book away, you just have to send me 4 EUR for shipping (Europe only).
Let me know if you're interested. Again : beginners only!
Sound FX is highly recommended. People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
Chapter 1 is about sound fundamentals : perception of sound, waveforms, etc
Chapter 2 is about sound synthesis techniques : subtractive, FM, sampling, etc
Chapter 3 talks about the basics of several synths (NI's, Steinberg's, etc). Better RTFM and visit official forums.
So 2/3 of the book is straight useless but the 1st part is probably a good read for beginners.
I'm willing to give the book away, you just have to send me 4 EUR for shipping (Europe only).
Let me know if you're interested. Again : beginners only!
Sound FX is highly recommended. People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
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yeah but thats high brain activity and this is low brain activitydaft tnuc wrote:
Sound FX is highly recommended. People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.

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You discovered the Achilles' heel anno 2009daft tnuc wrote:People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
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You reckon 2k10 gonna be better ?NilsFG wrote:You discovered the Achilles' heel anno 2009daft tnuc wrote:People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
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daft tnuc wrote: Sound FX is highly recommended. People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
Just ordered.

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Smart movecrytek wrote:daft tnuc wrote: Sound FX is highly recommended. People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
Just ordered.

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Nope.daft tnuc wrote:You reckon 2k10 gonna be better ?NilsFG wrote:You discovered the Achilles' heel anno 2009daft tnuc wrote:People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.

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Re: Who wants a free copy of "Sound Synthesis with VSTi"?
I luckily enough recieved some amazon gift vouchers for crimbo 
Any recommendations?
I'm thinking about buying something on recording folly effects, but some dsp cookbooks might be interesting too?
Another heads up, I found Sound Synthesis and Sampling by Martin Russ easy to read and informative. (No maths involved) ---> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sound-Synthesis ... 809&sr=8-1

Any recommendations?
I'm thinking about buying something on recording folly effects, but some dsp cookbooks might be interesting too?
Another heads up, I found Sound Synthesis and Sampling by Martin Russ easy to read and informative. (No maths involved) ---> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sound-Synthesis ... 809&sr=8-1
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Massive thanks to daft for sending the book my way!
Will post what i think once it's arrived and i've got down to the nitty gritty
Will post what i think once it's arrived and i've got down to the nitty gritty

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