Audio Processes: Musical Analysis, Modification, Synthesis, and Control by David Creasey from Focal Press describes the practical design of audio processes, with a step-by-step approach from basic concepts all the way to sophisticated effects and synthesizers. The themes of analysis, modification, synthesis, and control are covered in an accessible manner and without requiring extensive mathematical skills. The order of material aids the progressive accumulation of understanding, but topics are sufficiently contained that those with prior experience can read individual chapters directly.

Author: David Creasey    Softcover, 752 Pages    Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis    1st Edition, Published August 25, 2016

Abbreviations, Preface, Acknowledgements

Chapter 1. Introduction

PART I — ANALYSIS

Chapter 2. Audio Data Fundamentals

Chapter 3. Time Domain Analysis

Chapter 4. Frequency Domain Analysis

PART II — MODIFICATION

Chapter 5. Basic Modifications

Chapter 6. Filtering

Chapter 7. Distortion

Chapter 8. Audio Data Techniques

Chapter 9. Modulated Modifiers

Chapter 10. Acoustic Environment

Chapter 11. Dynamics Processes

Chapter 12. Frequency Domain Methods

PART III — SYNTHESIS

Chapter 13 Basic Synthesis

Chapter 14. Signal Generators and Shaping

Chapter 15. Sample-Based Synthesis Methods

Chapter 16. Additive Synthesis

Chapter 17. Subtractive Synthesis

Chapter 18. Noise in Synthesis

Chapter 19. Blending Synthesized Sounds

Chapter 20. Modulation for Synthesis

Chapter 21. Waveguide Physical Models

Chapter 22. Granular Synthesis

PART IV - CONTROL

Chapter 23. Process Organisation and Control

Chapter 24. Control Mapping

Appendix A. Mathematics for Audio Processes

Appendix B. Windowing and Window Functions

Appendix C. Block Diagram Techniques, Index

Dr. David Creasey is a Senior Lecturer in Music Technology at the University of the West of England, Bristol. He has taught audio process design and implementation for more than a decade, utilising a number of different programming languages and environments. He previously worked as a software developer, and has been creating electronic circuits and software for audio for more than twenty-five years.

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