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Make: Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson

Make: Analog Synthesizers

Make Electronic Sounds the Synth-DIY Way

Ray Wilson

Make Community, LLC · Print & ebook · June 25, 2013

Dive hands-on into the tools, techniques, and information for making your own analog synthesizer.

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Who it’s for
Build an analog synthesizer while exploring its circuits, components, and DIY studio setup.
Themes
DIY analog synthesizer building, Synth-DIY electronic music studio
Genres
Circuit Design, Music

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About this book

Dive hands-on into the tools, techniques, and information for making your own analog synthesizer. If you’re a musician or a hobbyist with experience in building electronic projects from kits or schematics, this do-it-yourself guide will walk you through the parts and schematics you need, and how to tailor them for your needs. Author Ray Wilson shares his decades of experience in synth-DIY, including the popular Music From Outer Space (MFOS) website and analog synth community.

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At the end of the book, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned by building an analog synthesizer, using the MFOS Noise Toaster kit. You’ll also learn what it takes to create synth-DIY electronic music studio. Get started in the fun and engaging hobby of synth-DIY without delay. With this book, you’ll learn: - The differences between analog and digital synthesizers - Analog synthesizer building blocks, including VCOs, VCFs, VCAs, and LFOs - How to tool up for synth-DIY, including electronic instruments and suggestions for home-made equipment - Foundational circuits for amplification, biasing, and signal mixing - How to work with the MFOS Noise Toaster kit - Setting up a synth-DIY electronic music studio on a budget

Synth-DIY Circuits

Build an analog synthesizer while exploring its circuits, components, and DIY studio setup.

Come here for

  • Analog synth building blocks, from VCOs and VCFs to VCAs and LFOs
  • Foundational circuits for amplification, biasing, and signal mixing

Expect

  • Guidance for working with the MFOS Noise Toaster kit
  • Advice on tooling up and setting up a synth-DIY studio on a budget

Where it sits

Circuit Design57%
Music56%

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Publisher categories

  • Digital Audio
  • Electronics
  • Circuit Design
Authors
Ray Wilson
Publisher
Make Community, LLC
Published
June 25, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
DIY analog synthesizer building · Synth-DIY electronic music studio
Reading lane
Digital Audio