Synthesizer Basics Review

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(More customer reviews)This old book is a series of articles primarily from the 1970's on synthesizers that were written back when the technology was young. However, at a little more than 130 pages it is a very readable introduction to the world of musical synthesis that still has some value. Chapter one introduces the subject in a general way. Chapter two is a great introduction to how synthesis works both from an electronic block diagram standpoint and from a musical one. Chapter three explains the MIDI standard brilliantly in a few dozen pages. Chapter four, on sound systems and components, shows its age more than the first three chapters. However, it has some interesting points to make on the signal processing that takes place in a synthesizer. Chapter five on recording electronic music is pretty much obsolete at this point, but is well written and interesting from a historical perspective. If you have a firm foundation in music and would like an accessible read on the subject of synthesis before diving into the more complex books on the subject, this is a great start, especially considering the low price. I would normally give it five stars, but I felt I had to subtract one star because of the age of some of the material. If you like this book, you might want to pick up another old favorite next - "Musical Applications of Microprocessors" by Chamberlain. It is much more technical than this book.

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Here is the fundamental knowledge and information that a beginning or intermediate electronic musician must have to understand and play todayÕs keyboard synthesizers. This basic primer, newly updated from the classic original edition, offers step-by-step explanations and practical advice on what a synthesizer is, the basic concepts and components, and the latest technical developments and applications. Written by Bob Moog, Roger Powell, Steve Porcaro (of Toto), Tom Rhea, and other well-known experts, Synthesizer Basics is the first, and still the best, introduction available today.

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The Trance Experience: An Introduction to Electronic Dance Music Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is good but not for begginers. It will teach you how to use vst plugins mostly which is very important but, I gave it one star only because the Cds are stored in a really stupid way, uncoverd and face down to the rough surface of internal side of the book hardcover. The result is, all the dvds are totally scratched and three are damaged. the book is expensive, couldn't they pack it in some plastic.

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Trance Composition and Arrangement From song conception and composition to instrumentation and arrangement, down to the ins and outs of breakdowns, fill-ins and mix-outs, you'll walk through each step, up close and personal. Mixing and Production In The Box You'll discover the finer points of mixing and production "in the box." From the basics like instrument and vocal levels and on through to the mastering process, every phase of the process is described in deep detail, so you don't miss a thing. Signal Processing Techniques Since The Trance Experience is an OpenMix interactive course, that means you get all of Torsten's original session files. YouÂ'll see each and every one of the effect settings used to create the tracks. Tweak them gently, take them to extremes or use them "as is" on your own productions! Adventures in Sound Design Want to know how to create a kick drum from a sine wave? Curious about FM synthesis? Or why this string part goes with that guitar pattern? You'll get the information you need in a way that makes perfect sense to beginners as well as seasoned veterans. Get Into the Loop Get the lowdown on loops: Slicing, dicing, or mangling - find out how and then experiment in actual musical settings. Sessions in Three Styles: Vocal Trance, Remix, and Chillout Since electronic music has so many different categories and sub-genres, you'll get an expansive overview of all the leading Trance styles---not to mention practical hands-on experience using three popular genres: Vocal Trance, Remix, and Chillout. Full Multi-Track Sessions for Major DAW Platforms Whether you use Pro Tools, Logic, Sonar, Cubase or Nuendo, The Trance Experience gives you everything you need to simply pop the sessions into your DAW and get started. Sounds and Samples for You to Use As an extra-added bonus, we've included a selection of original copyright-cleared, royalty-free sounds and samples for you to use in your own music. Think of it as a way to virtually collaborate with the author, DJ Torsten Fassbender.

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Hairspray: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Hit Broadway Musical (Applause Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)Hairspray can only be described as a big HUGE bubble of joy that pops off of the stage and into your lap. It is so fun, bright, colorful, and exciting that I can't help but giggle with delight when I think about it. To answer the previous poster's question, this is the complete libretto; that means it has the book (script) and song lyrics. It also includes cute and colorful pictures of the Original Broadway Cast.

Hairspray is love. If you love Hairspray, you'll love to own and re-enact it every day with your very own script. If you haven't seen Hairspray (you poor thing!) you can read the script and enjoy it just as much as I do! It's super duper funny, hip, and has a lot of heart.

I also highly recommend the OBC recording. Not as good unless you've seen it live with all it's super high-energy goodness, but amazing none-the-less!

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Hairspray is the 2003 Tony Awardwinner for Best Musical!Based on filmmaker John Waters' affectionately subversive homage to his Baltimore youth, Hairspray takes place in 1962. Chubby Tracy Turnblad (Marissa Jaret Winokur, 2003 Tony winner for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical) is transformed into a teen celebrity on a local TV dance program. With her irresistible stage mother (Harvey Fierstein, 2003 Tony winner for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical) at her side, she attempts to win the heart of the local heartthrob and integrate "The Corny Collins Show" at the same time.

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