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Provides an introduction to the nature, synthesis and transformation of sound which forms the basis of digital sound processing for music and multimedia. Background information in computer techniques is included so that you can write computer algorithms to realise new processes central to your own musical and sound processing ideas. Finally, material is inlcuded to explain the way in which people contribute to the development of new kinds of performance and composition systems.
Key features of the book include:
· Contents structured into free-standing parts for easy navigation
· `Flow lines' to suggest alternative paths through the book, depending on the primary interest of the reader.
· Practical examples are contained on a supporting website.
Digital Sound Processing can be used by anyone, whether from an audio engineering, musical or music technology perspective.
Digital sound processing in its various spheres - music technology, studio systems and multimedia - are witnessing the dawning of a new age. The opportunities for involvement in the expansion and development of sound transformation, musical performance and composition are unprecedented.
The supporting website (www.york.ac.uk/inst/mustech/dspmm.htm) contains working examples of computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing.
Written in easy to understand manner, with a minimum of maths
Suit readers from a number of disciplines: audio engineering, music technology or computing
Supporting website contains practical examples in computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing
From the Author
Ross Kirk: ross@ohm.york.ac.uk , 7 June, 1999 In providing an overview of music technology, we were keen to avoid a superficial treatment of the subject. So although we assume no prior knowledge (just an interest) in the topic, readers will find that they tackle digital audio processing and music synthesis fundamentals in some detail, paving the way to an understanding of the material in more erudite texts! We have written the book so that it can be read in various orders or 'flow lines', to suit the particular needs and background of the reader. This has been achieved by making individual sections of the book as self-contained as possible, using small but judicious amounts of repetition of material where appropriate.
Provides an introduction to the nature, synthesis and transformation of sound which forms the basis of digital sound processing for music and multimedia. Background information in computer techniques is included so that you can write computer algorithms to realise new processes central to your own musical and sound processing ideas. Finally, material is inlcuded to explain the way in which people contribute to the development of new kinds of performance and composition systems.
Key features of the book include:
· Contents structured into free-standing parts for easy navigation
· `Flow lines' to suggest alternative paths through the book, depending on the primary interest of the reader.
· Practical examples are contained on a supporting website.
Digital Sound Processing can be used by anyone, whether from an audio engineering, musical or music technology perspective.
Digital sound processing in its various spheres - music technology, studio systems and multimedia - are witnessing the dawning of a new age. The opportunities for involvement in the expansion and development of sound transformation, musical performance and composition are unprecedented.
The supporting website (www.york.ac.uk/inst/mustech/dspmm.htm) contains working examples of computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing.
Written in easy to understand manner, with a minimum of maths
Suit readers from a number of disciplines: audio engineering, music technology or computing
Supporting website contains practical examples in computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing
From the Author
Ross Kirk: ross@ohm.york.ac.uk , 7 June, 1999 In providing an overview of music technology, we were keen to avoid a superficial treatment of the subject. So although we assume no prior knowledge (just an interest) in the topic, readers will find that they tackle digital audio processing and music synthesis fundamentals in some detail, paving the way to an understanding of the material in more erudite texts! We have written the book so that it can be read in various orders or 'flow lines', to suit the particular needs and background of the reader. This has been achieved by making individual sections of the book as self-contained as possible, using small but judicious amounts of repetition of material where appropriate.
Andy Hunt (adh@ohm.york.ac.uk) , 3 June, 1999 Ross Kirk and I have been teaching and developing music technology courses for the last decade. In that time we've learnt a bit about what students really need to know- whether they come from a music or a technological background. This book summarises what we teach. We acknowledge there's a lot of detailed information 'out there' in other books and on the web, but we felt that an overview was missing. So, we've written that overview - trying to let you understand how and why music technology works. The web-site we provide with the book gives you loads of links to all the major topics covered in the book, so you can see other people's perspectives, and get detailed up-to-date information. The book provides the 'key' to understanding and piecing together that information into a consistent story. We really hope you find the book and site enjoyable and useful, and would welcome any comments.
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Max Mathews, The Computer Music Tutorial, The Art of Digital Audio, Musical Applications of Microprocessors, Ondes Martenot, Schirmer Books New!
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