Designing Audio Effect Plug-Ins in C++ - Softcover

Pirkle, Will

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240825152 ISBN 13: 9780240825151

Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

 The professional recording industry is rapidly moving from a hardware paradigm (big studios with expensive gear) to a software paradigm, in which lots of expensive hardware is replaced with a single computer loaded with software plug-ins. Complete albums are now being recorded and engineered "inside the box"-all within a computer without hardware processing or mixing gear. Audio effect plug-ins, which are small software modules that work within audio host applications, like Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Ableton Live, and Steinberg Cubase, are big business. Designing Audio Effect Plug-Ins in C++ gives readers everything they need to know to create real-world, working plug-ins in the widely used C++ programming language.

Beginning with the necessary theory behind audio signal processing, author Will Pirkle quickly gets into the heart of this implementation guide, with clearly-presented, previously unpublished algorithms, tons of example code, and practical advice. From the companion website, readers can download free software for the rapid development of the algorithms, many of which have never been revealed to the general public. The resulting plug-ins can be compiled to snap in to any of the above host applications. Readers will come away with the knowledge and tools to design and implement their own audio signal processing designs.

• Learn to build audio effect plug-ins in a widely used, implementable programming language-C++
• Design plug-ins for a variety of platforms (Windows and Mac) and popular audio applications
• Companion site gives you fully worked-out code for all the examples used, free development software for download, video tutorials for the software, and examples of student plug-ins complete with theory and code

About this title

From the Back Cover

Not just another theory-heavy digital signal processing book, nor another dull build-a-generic-database programming book, Designing Audio Effect Plug-Ins in C++ gives you everything you need to know to do just that, including fully worked, downloadable code for dozens of professional audio effect plug-ins and practically presented algorithms. From the companion website (www.willpirkle.com), you can download the accompanying RackAFX(TM) plug-in development software to compile and test the book examples, all the code examples, and view student plug-ins and tutorial videos.

Start with an intuitive and practical introduction to the digital signal processing (DSP) theory behind audio plug-ins and quickly move on to plug-in implementation, gaining knowledge of algorithms on filtering, delay, reverb, modulated effects, dynamics processing, and more. You'll then be ready to design and implement your own unique plug-ins.

With this book, you'll:

• Learn to build audio effect plug-ins in a widely used, implementable programming language-C++
• Get fully worked-out code for all the examples used and free development software for download from the companion website
• See these tools in action with video tutorials for the software and examples of student plug-ins complete with theory and code

Level: Readers are expected to have some knowledge of C++ and math at a high school level.

Will Pirkle is an assistant professor of music engineering technology at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. In addition to his nine years of teaching, Mr. Pirkle has twenty years of experience in the audio industry, during which he's worked and consulted for Korg Research and Development, SiriusXM Radio, Diamond Multimedia, Gibson Musical Instruments, National Semiconductor Corporation, and others. A studio owner and avid guitarist, Mr. Pirkle continues to seek projects that combine all his skills.

About the Author

Will Pirkle is an Assistant Professor of Music Engineering Technology at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he teaches C++ audio programming, signal processing, audio synthesis, recording studio workshops, and mobile app programming. In addition to his nine years of teaching, Mr. Pirkle has twenty years of experience in the audio industry, during which he worked and consulted for companies including Korg Research and Development, SiriusXM Radio, Diamond Multimedia, Gibson Musical Instruments, and National Semiconductor Corporation. An avid guitarist and studio owner, Mr. Pirkle continues to seek projects that combine all his skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0240825152
• ISBN 13: 9780240825151
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 534