Musical Applications of Microprocessors

Hal Chamberlin

ISBN 10: 0810457539 / ISBN 13: 9780810457539

Published by Hayden Book Company, Rochelle Park, 1980

Transitioning from analog tinkering in the mid-1970s, Hal Chamberlin grasped the potential in the budding computer age to provide avenues of sound manipulation and instrumentation. Written in fairly plain, instructive language that occasionally employs elementary algebra and trigonometry with BASIC computer language, this book provides easy-to-understand explanations of the expanding use of microprocessors. Divided into three sections: "Background"; "Computer-Controlled Analog Synthesis"; and "Digital Synthesis and Modification"; within each section are topics on music principles and voltage-control; analog modules and signal routing; digital filtering, percussive sound generation, and music synthesis software, respectively. A very thorough contribution to instrumentation practices and music theory. Very good book, board edges lightly worn, text block edges dust-soiled; very good dust jacket, wear and creasing to edges and corners, lower cover lightly soiled, spots of early peeling to jacket around edges and corners, some toning. Large octavo (6-3/8 x 9-1/4 inches) blue cloth boards with stamped gilt spine and cover titles, pictorial dust jacket, [x] [2] 661 [1] pp. Seller Inventory # 2843

Synopsis:

This very thorough study devotes chapters to music synthesis principles, sound modification methods, voltage-control methods, direct computer synthesis methods, microprocessors, basic analog modules, digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters, signal routing, organ keyboard interface, other input methods, control sequence display and editing, digital-to-anaog and analog-to-digital conversion of audio, digital tone generation techniques, digital filtering, percussive sound generation, source-signal analysis, digital hardware, and music synthesis software. A bibliography and index round out the volume, which is a must-have resource for anyone working in this field.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Musical Applications of Microprocessors
Publisher: Hayden Book Company, Rochelle Park
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: First edition, first printing.