Wheres the best starting point to learn about programming synths if you are a complete beginner like myself
[quote]jonev (21/07/2010)[hr]Wheres the best starting point to learn about programming synths if you are a complete beginner like myself[/quote]
First off fiddle around watch the tuts they are very good starting point - also buy this book it is really simple
http://www.synthesizer-cookbook.com/
Available on ebay and pretty cheap too
There are a couple of book threads here you could search for. I really like the Dance Music Manual by Rick Snowman. If you get it, my advice would be to skim the first two chapters for an overview. Skip the third (unless you have hardware). Play with the examples in the fourth then go back over chapters one and two.
[quote]slender (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]jonev (21/07/2010)[hr]Wheres the best starting point to learn about programming synths if you are a complete beginner like myself[/quote]
First off fiddle around watch the tuts they are very good starting point - also buy this book it is really simple
http://www.synthesizer-cookbook.com/
Available on ebay and pretty cheap too[/quote]
This looks pretty cool dood!
Just read the .pdf… Looks like a buy.
Anyone got / know this book?
Saw it ages ago - but just wondering if anyone has experience of it?
[quote]ICN (21/07/2010)[hr]Anyone got /knowthis book?
Saw it ages ago - but just wondering if anyone has experience of it?
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Make-Noise-Comprehensive-Synthesizer/dp/0955495504/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1279722316&sr=1-1-spell#noop[/url]
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I have it. I hate reading, so its coming slow. But…Im taking a synthesis class right now at Berklee as we speak, so thats why.
The Guy is a bore… ah well… 
What are the instructions like in it? Worth getting?
Is is basic 1D sound design, or is it a bit little more inspirational in places?
Desperate Q’s Howie - Sorry! 
I dunno dude. Im thinking that honestly, I wont need it after my Berklee class.
[quote]ICN (21/07/2010)[hr]Anyone got /knowthis book?
Saw it ages ago - but just wondering if anyone has experience of it?
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Make-Noise-Comprehensive-Synthesizer/dp/0955495504/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1279722316&sr=1-1-spell#noop[/url]
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You can get a free version of that book here:
[url]http://noisesculpture.com/how-to-make-a-noise-free-download[/url]
[quote]deeko (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]ICN (21/07/2010)[hr]Anyone got /knowthis book?
Saw it ages ago - but just wondering if anyone has experience of it?
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Make-Noise-Comprehensive-Synthesizer/dp/0955495504/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1279722316&sr=1-1-spell#noop[/url]
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You can get a free version of that book here:
[url]http://noisesculpture.com/how-to-make-a-noise-free-download[/url][/quote]
Cool find mate
i think the best way to learn synthesis is to learn what a synth is, all its parts and how/why they do what they do. the easiest way to do that is to google search for all parts needed. learn to understand what type of synthesis you are using and how it works. once you have that knowledge, making the sounds you want will become easier.
there is a tone of info on wiki and google for free.
[quote]jon_fisher (21/07/2010)[hr]
there is a tone of info on wiki and google for free.
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Was that a typo or you being extremely clever 
[quote]slender (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]jon_fisher (21/07/2010)[hr]
there is a tone of info on wiki and google for free.
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Was that a typo or you being extremely clever :)[/quote]
typo, i’ve just finished work so clever is simply out of the question… my brain is dead. i may have to goto bed and catch up with you guys tomorrow
[quote]jon_fisher (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]slender (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]jon_fisher (21/07/2010)[hr]
there is a tone of info on wiki and google for free.
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Was that a typo or you being extremely clever :)[/quote]
my brain is dead.[/quote]
not from work tho… 
Buy a cheap hard synth and fiddle with it.
[quote]scott (21/07/2010)[hr]Buy a cheap hard synth andfiddle with it.[/quote]
So any recs as the nice people from Eon have been over charging me for my electric and expecting a modest cheque soon
[quote]scott (21/07/2010)[hr]Buy a cheap hard synth and fiddle with it.
MicroKorg http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Korg-Microkorg-/230499415069?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Pro_Audio_Synthesisers_CV&hash=item35aad5f41d [/quote]
OK - I get the buy a cheap synth bit…
But how do I play it if my hands are fiddling?
:hehe:
[quote]ICN (21/07/2010)[hr][quote]scott (21/07/2010)[hr]Buy a cheap hard synth andfiddle with it.
MicroKorg http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Korg-Microkorg-/230499415069?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Pro_Audio_Synthesisers_CV&hash=item35aad5f41d [/quote]
OK - I get the buy a cheap synth bit…
But how do I play it if my hands are fiddling?
:hehe:[/quote]
Thats got to be worth at least 5 hail marys
“Get down & give me 5”
“Yes Fr.”