Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming - Book

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Hi Chemishev,
Thanks! The book I always recommend is:

Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming: The Ultimate Reference for Sound Design
by: Jim Aikin (former Editor-In-Chief of Keyboard Magazine)

Jim hired me to be the proofreader for the book so I can honestly say that I fully agree with everything that’s in it as well as its accompanying audio CD of examples. It’s also the text book I require for my Music Synthesis courses at two universities.

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Tools-Synthesizer-Programming-Reference/dp/B00E7T0E8I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1414764661&sr=8-5&keywords=power+tools+for+synthesizer+programming

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It looks like there is a second edition coming out:
http://www.greenapplebooks.com/book/9781480397941

Are you familiar with that version as well?

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Thanks for the tip Dan :smiley: New version out in March 2015 but meantime ordered the 2004 one from Amazon in the UK


R.

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thanks for this info!!

Any other books anyone can recommend please?

Can any one else vouch for the books Marc Doty has blatantly promoted:

  • Vintage Synthesizers: Pioneering Designers, Groundbreaking Instruments, Collecting Tips, Mutants of Technology
  • The Synthesizer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Programming, Playing, and Recording the Ultimate Electronic Music Instrument
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Dan, thank you for the reference! Ordered a copy form Amazon… hopefully it comes with a CD :wink:

Best,
/Peter

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Thanks Dan! I´ll be waiting for the 2nd edition in february!

Can you recommend a patchbook? That´s probably what I need the most!

Also, have you thought about doing an online synthesis course or write a book of your own? You´re so pedagogical! :smiley: