Computer Sound Design - Synthesis, Techniques and Programming (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

This comprehensive introduction to software synthesis techniques and programming is designed for students, researchers, musicians and enthusiasts in the field of music technology. It examines a variety of synthesis techniques and illustrates how to turn a personal computer into a powerful and flexible sound synthesizer. The accompanying CD-ROM contains examples, complementary tutorials and a number of synthesis systems for PC and Macintosh platforms, ranging from low level synthesis programming languages to graphic front-ends for instrument and sound design.