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BC99 · Post by **BC99** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:03 pm

Just downloaded the book. Thanks!

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:23 pm

BC99 wrote:Just downloaded the book. Thanks!

Enjoy your reading!

All the best

Simon

mauli_k · Post by **mauli_k** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:16 pm

how to make slowing sound on fl studio ? which plugins are used for that kind of effect
?

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:24 pm

mauli_k wrote:how to make slowing sound on fl studio ? which plugins are used for that kind of effect
?

I'm sorry, but I don't even know what a "slowing sound" sounds like (also, I have no knowledge of FL Studio). You may get more luck posting a separate thread on this forum.

Good luck in your search!

Cheers

Simon

handoman · Post by **handoman** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:34 pm

is this still free? I cant figure out where to click to download it...

garryknight · Post by **garryknight** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:22 pm

On this page near the bottom, where it says, "Click here to get the download".

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:19 am

handoman wrote:is this still free? I cant figure out where to click to download it...

Definitely still available, definitely still free.

Go to http://noisesculpture.com/comprehensive and click on the link at the bottom which says click here to get the download.

Let me know if you've got any problems.

All the best

Simon

pathworker · Post by **pathworker** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:00 am

Some of the synthesizers referred to in the book are starting to show their age (some even being no longer available ) no matter, the principles of the various commonly used synthesis techniques are covered in sufficient detail,

Consequently it is a good idea to hunt around for an alternative synth that uses the synthesis technique you want to study. where possible, get the documentation for that particular synth and spend plenty of time Learning how the synth works in practice,

( maybe there is scope for an updated edition of how to make a noise .?)

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:18 am

Thanks for your thoughts, pathworker.

pathworker wrote:Some of the synthesizers referred to in the book are starting to show their age (some even being no longer available )

That is correct--and not really that surprising, given that the book was written in 2004--but as you point out...

pathworker wrote:the principles of the various commonly used synthesis techniques are covered in sufficient detail

Also, the principles of synthesis are kinda unchanging...

pathworker wrote:Consequently it is a good idea to hunt around for an alternative synth that uses the synthesis technique you want to study. where possible, get the documentation for that particular synth and spend plenty of time Learning how the synth works in practice,

Agreed completely.

pathworker wrote:( maybe there is scope for an updated edition of how to make a noise .?)

I'm ahead of you on this one. You should check out:

* How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/analog

* How to Make a Noise: Frequency Modulation Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/fm

* How to Make a Noise: Sample-Based Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/sample

Also be sure to check out my (free) videos at http://noisesculpture.com/#videos

Cheers

Simon

toughenough6 · Post by **toughenough6** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:34 pm

After skimming through it I think I'm going to have to check it out more when I get home. It seems like there's a lot of quality content.

pathworker · Post by **pathworker** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:26 am

Simon_Cann wrote:Thanks for your thoughts, pathworker.

I'm ahead of you on this one. You should check out:

* How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/analog

* How to Make a Noise: Frequency Modulation Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/fm

* How to Make a Noise: Sample-Based Synthesis http://noisesculpture.com/sample

Also be sure to check out my (free) videos at http://noisesculpture.com/#videos

Cheers

Simon

...Almnost.....i have the latest edition(pdf) of the book "how to make a noise" which has a date stamp of 2014,additionally I have the book on FM synthesis, ( i had to supplement the Fm synthesis book with Howard Masseys"the complete DX7" in order to get a fuller understanding of the envelope generators though.

zzz00m · Post by **zzz00m** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:55 pm

While the book may reference some dated synthesizers, many examples are given for the z3ta+ synth. Thanks Simon!!!

The original z3ta+ synth VST is still bundled with Sonar Professional. But if you don't have that, the upgraded version of Z3TA+2 is available as a current standalone and plugin product. http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA/Buy-Now

So while the interface and workflow have had a makeover, I believe that the concepts should still apply

Simon has made a free ebook covering the changes from the original z3ta+ to the updated version 2. See "Follow this link to download the free update covering the changes introduced by Z3TA+2 (version 2.1)" at https://noisesculpture.com/cakewalk-synthesizers/

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:42 pm

pathworker wrote:i have the latest edition(pdf) of the book "how to make a noise" which has a date stamp of 2014

This is the book I wrote in 2004 and polished in 2007. 2014 is the file edit date (when I last tweaked the file--I *think* it was to make a change to the copyright notice. There was no change to the content...but that said, thirteen years later an oscillator's still an oscillator and a filter's still a filter).

zzz00m wrote:Thanks Simon!!!

My pleasure.

zzz00m wrote:I believe that the concepts should still apply

Yup.

zzz00m · Post by **zzz00m** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:11 pm

Simon_Cann wrote:
zzz00m wrote:Thanks Simon!!!
My pleasure.

I also bought both the 1st and 2nd editions of "Cakewalk Synthesizers". Great work, and has been very educational!!! A big fan!!!

I tried very hard to just learn what I had, and tried to sink my teeth into all of the Cakewalk Synths, but eventually the lure of other soft synths available proved irresistible. The market has certainly exploded since you wrote "How to Make a Noise", LOL!!!

Thankfully, an oscillator is still an oscillator

Simon_Cann · Post by **Simon_Cann** » Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:26 pm

zzz00m wrote:I also bought both the 1st and 2nd editions of "Cakewalk Synthesizers".

zzz00m wrote:Great work, and has been very educational!!! A big fan!!!

zzz00m wrote:I tried very hard to just learn what I had, and tried to sink my teeth into all of the Cakewalk Synths, but eventually the lure of other soft synths available proved irresistible.

I get...

zzz00m wrote:IThe market has certainly exploded since you wrote "How to Make a Noise", LOL!!!

Yup. Didn't realize quite how timely I was in 2004/5.

zzz00m wrote:Thankfully, an oscillator is still an oscillator

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