How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis

How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis looks at creating sounds using analog synthesis techniques. Analog synthesis works by taking a sound source and shaping it with a filter. This is a simple but powerful technique which allows you to create the warm, rich, energetic, and commanding sounds, and with some care you will find tones with detail, complexity, and delicacy. You will have heard these techniques used on many recordings and will immediately recognize the sounds they produce. After reading the book you will be able to create and control these classic sounds when you apply the techniques to hardware or software synthesizers.

How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis looks at creating sounds using analog synthesis techniques. Analog synthesis works by taking a sound source and shaping it with a filter. This is a simple but powerful technique which allows you to create the warm, rich, energetic, and commanding sounds, and with some care you will find tones with detail, complexity, and delicacy. You will have heard these techniques used on many recordings and will immediately recognize the sounds they produce. After reading the book you will be able to create and control these classic sounds when you apply the techniques to hardware or software synthesizers.

Simon Cann is an author based in London. He has written a number of music-related and business-related books. His music-related books include: the How to Make a Noise series, Cakewalk Synthesizers: From Presets to Power User, Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard: From Presets to Power User, and Jumpstart Your Music Career. His business-related books feature the experiences of international entrepreneurs. You can read more about Simon at his website, simoncann.com, and check out his other music-related books and videos at his Noise Sculpture website, noisesculpture.com.