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No more free copy of "Sound Synthesis with VSTi"

Post by daft cunt » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:37 am

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sound-Synthesis ... 827&sr=1-2

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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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by NilsFG » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:46 am

Keep us update monsieur.

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by futures_untold » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:40 pm

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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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by FSTZ » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:07 pm

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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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:04 am

futures_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! :)
Bagged :o

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by futures_untold » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:23 am

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

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by futures_untold » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:30 am

daft tnuc wrote:
futures_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! :)
Bagged :o
Yeah, I purchased it on impulse when I saw it :)

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! 8)

I'm glad I bought it!

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:32 am

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.

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by futures_untold » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:44 am

I'm happy that you're happy :)

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:46 am

Thank you :t:


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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:05 am

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.

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by ruckus49 » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:02 am

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.
yeah but thats high brain activity and this is low brain activity :lol:

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by NilsFG » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:35 pm

daft tnuc wrote:People who really want to learn about production should consider spending less time on forums and more reading stuff like this.
You discovered the Achilles' heel anno 2009

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:37 pm

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

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by crytek » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:41 pm

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. 8)
Azair wrote:...equipment doesn't determine the quality of the tunes, because the creativity of mind can never be programmed by a computer.

Time is running...
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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by daft cunt » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:48 pm

crytek 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. 8)
Smart move :D

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Re: "Sound Synthesis with VST Instrument"

Post by NilsFG » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:49 pm

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

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Re: Who wants a free copy of "Sound Synthesis with VSTi"?

Post by futures_untold » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:45 am

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

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Re: Who wants a free copy of "Sound Synthesis with VSTi"?

Post by marshy » Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:15 am

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 :J:

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