Sound Synthesis and Sampling' provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This new edition has been updated throughout to reflect current needs and practices- revised and placed in a modern context, providing a guide to the theory of sound and sampling in the context of software and hardware that enables sound making. For the revised edition emphasis is on expanding explanations of software and computers, new sections include techniques for making sound physically, sections within analog and digital electronics. Martin Russ is well known and the book praised for its highly readable and non-mathematical approach making the subject accessible to readers starting out on computer music courses or those working in a studio.
Reviews

"This is a very good book on the subject. It is detailed enough for the more interested student and easy enough for the average student."--Lecturer (course: Electronic Music), USA

"...provides an excellent technical and historical overview of sound synthesis methods in a non-mathematical way."--Computer Music Journal

Reviews of previous edition:

"This is a very good book on the subject. It is detailed enough for the more interested student and easy enough for the average student."
Lecturer (course: Electronic Music), USA

"...A very good starting point for studying this particular subject."
Customer review, Amazon.co.uk

"...I really love this book. It is so well written, enjoyable and informative. There is no maths and everything is explained in a simple fashion."
Customer review, Amazon.com

"This book will help you on your way. A little history, not much math but a lot of help. If you intend to follow this path give this book a read!"
Customer review, Amazon.com

"The author does a fine job of presenting an extraordinary amount of material - you will learn real, in-depth background about acoustics and synthesis techniques. I find myself constantly referring to this book when I am in my studio."
Customer review, Amazon.com

"I bought this book when I first started on my Music Technology degree... I'm now just finishing my final year project, and I have to tell you... this book has been a fantastic help."
Customer review, Amazon.com

"...provides an excellent technical and historical overview of sound synthesis methods in a non-mathematical way."
Computer Music Journal

Book Information
ISBN 9780240521053
Author Martin Russ
Format Hardback
Page Count 560
Imprint Focal Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1340g