If you're thinking about getting a real book it's worth noting that there are different editions for different types of instruments - if you're using it for piano/keys you'll want the edition for C instruments (rather than Bb, Eb, or F)
Honestly, I kinda wish more synth TH-camrs would do videos like this from time to time. It's hard to go into a bookstore or get on Amazon and know whether the books you find are worth your time or not. So thank you for doing this.
I love books, I love music 🎶 but I'm only here because I heard "Still Not Rite" today...I was intrigued, it was peaceful and lulled me but at the same time incited me to chorus...and it wasn't "synthesized", ( yes, I did it and make no apogies for this or the next) My love for it was organic💜 Upon my search this video was the one that came up on YT ! Thanks for sharing your gift. Thanks for the music and the hope in knowing that ppl, men, still read books!
I was just looking for one of these yesterday! Really glad to have this video, thank you! Also, DO talk about books again, you're a fantastic presenter and you are giving good info, they're valid and great videos and topics!
If you want more of a history narrative, Analog Days is a great read covering not just Moog but all the other early synthesis inventors and artists. Great to give you some perspective in how far the technology has come, and how people thought about it in its early days.
That intro! My childhood all came back and I had a good laugh.... then the realization that I am old started to creep in😬. I love the topic of books! You have a great grasp of music theory and musical approach. I would love to see more videos by you on the topic. I feel like I could learn a lot as someone who can't read sheet music and gets by on trial and error.
Great suggestions! I'm actually a few chapters into the Analog Synthesis one right now (great way to brush up on the fundamentals), and I think there's a fair chance the other ones you recommend can be found at the public library. Don't really dig the sample CD bundled with the book, though. Pretty clinical and uninspiring, compared to the kind of sonic wonderment those machines are really capable of unleashing. In any case, great content as always, and I for one wouldn't mind more book videos!
The next step up from Analog Synthesis as you described it would be something I personally recommend - despite how rare it is - *Synthesis* by Herbert A. Deutsch. My edition from 1985 may be "out of dare", but it even more deeply covers the in's and out's of analog synthesis and history (up to that time). (One example as I read it is how very few people acknowledge the true origins of the Prophet 5 architecture in the earliest Oberheim models, whereas this book definitely does.)
About that analog synthesizer book...I allways try to find a book which represent's itself with inviting text and keeps me reading. Up until now, I only possess such books which tell you "this book is based on [insert free app-synthesizer here]" and starts instructing you on design of basic functions with the wellknown buildingblocks. The problem to me is, it is not inviting as soon, as you have built some patches yourself in the past. The newer books tend to be dogmatic and won't really improve your knowledge to explore further. As a person who is still learning music theory but advanced enough in synthesis for around 12 years, I don't feel inspired. - From what I see, that book you showed let's you think "Oh I allready know that one" but still like reading about it again. Nice video!
The Complete Guide to Synthesizers by Devarahi (1982) is still great for analog subtractive and classic, old-school modular synthesis. Free pdf available here: www.tinyloops.com/index.php?page=books Devarahi emphasizes attentive, thoughtful listening and also talks a bit about synthesis as a meditative exercise. It guides you through a series of increasingly complex experiments in patching designed by the author on his ARP 2600. Probably good with any of the recent incarnations of the 2600.
Thanks for the tips. I don't read as much as I once did. But I sometimes feel a well-written book can cause brain-cell orgasms! (I don't know how else to describe that amazing feeling you experience when you get lost in a great book.)
Love how you said, "Music Theory can sometimes cripple budding musicians". It's so much better to learn it when you are super young before you actually need to express yourself!
I'd be curious to see what your recommendations would be for pure theory books. I've always been a big pusher of Partch and Xenakis for more recent music, but would like to hear what other people find worthwhile.
Also I am glad that music is just rhythm, harmony, and melody, because I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I thought that was the case and have said it a few times before, but I had no idea if that was a Dunning Kruger move. Guess I am a smarty cakes after all
It's rather unfortunate that the first two books you mentioned are so hard to find at a reasonable price (Amazon has the first one for $100, which is frankly way too much given its limited depth, and the second for $125 used or $160 new, which is probably actually worth it for someone who is going to seriously use the book). Fred Welsh's Synthesizer Cookbook is one I see come up all the time when looking for synthesizer books. It's got good reviews, but a few people seem to have some of the common complaints when it comes to synthesizer books (author bias/opinion as opposed to objective presentation, too much focus on one aspect and not enough on another, etc). So I'm not sure how good a book it really is. The good thing is that there's a bunch of different books available and I'm sure anyone looking for more synth resources can find something they will like among them. I definitely appreciate that you went beyond just "synthesis" in your recommendations to include books that deal with music itself, because that's the other half of the equation when it comes to making music with synths.
This is a great post, and I feel like keyboardists/synthesists/sound artists are a literate and curious group, so keep the book recommendations coming. Also, I feel like Levar Burton would approve. Collaboration???
I have a whole trunk full, so maybe 2022, I mean book videos aren’t really everyone’s thing, but I appreciate you liking it! I need the Levar contact info 🤩
Wow, "Analog Synthesis" is selling for $99 and "A Guide to MIDI Orchestration" is $160, the latter because it's a textbook. Good choices of books, though!
It seems that the PDF for "Analog Synthesis" is available from the publisher's website wizoobooks.com/. Just click on the cover of the book on the "eBooks (PDF Download)" section.
I’m still waiting for a TH-cam channel centered around music, instruments, theory, etc. to not just show me the books, but to read the chapters as well. hint, hint...😄
@@christopheroliver148 I don't want the weight of Beato's PDF...oops i meant book, to crush my soul with music theory & improvisation. Also, is Neely a robot?...he sounds like one.
Regarding the original Reading Rainbow theme song: It was composed on a Buchla 200 series modular by this guy. i.imgur.com/hBdps5P.jpg
Lol!
Additive Synthesis Hype
the more ya know!
You are very cool.
@@Art-zs6sl And you, are you artsy?
This is a legit good topic that never gets covered.
I am so happy people still read.
READING RAINBOW
If you're thinking about getting a real book it's worth noting that there are different editions for different types of instruments - if you're using it for piano/keys you'll want the edition for C instruments (rather than Bb, Eb, or F)
Where are your obligatory referral links to Amazon. Noir? I'd have clicked on them!
My favorite music books so far.
Making Music: 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers
Welsh is the only one I own in physical form. Great book on using harmonic analysis as a tool in sound design.
That intro!!😍📚🌈 Thanks for making a video for the book nerds among us.🤓😁
Lol. Yay, book video approved by an author, I’m legitimized 😋
Honestly, I kinda wish more synth TH-camrs would do videos like this from time to time. It's hard to go into a bookstore or get on Amazon and know whether the books you find are worth your time or not. So thank you for doing this.
I love books, I love music 🎶 but I'm only here because I heard "Still Not Rite" today...I was intrigued, it was peaceful and lulled me but at the same time incited me to chorus...and it wasn't "synthesized", ( yes, I did it and make no apogies for this or the next)
My love for it was organic💜
Upon my search this video was the one that came up on YT ! Thanks for sharing your gift.
Thanks for the music and the hope in knowing that ppl, men, still read books!
I got a used copy of Levine's Jazz Piano and going through it the motivational notes the instructor made for his student have been great
I got the feel good tinglies to the intro! Nice.
I was just looking for one of these yesterday! Really glad to have this video, thank you!
Also, DO talk about books again, you're a fantastic presenter and you are giving good info, they're valid and great videos and topics!
Oh man, I sing this theme song to myself all the time. I'm loving this. Great video!
Thank you for sharing 😊📖... I am excited to check these out 👍🏼🎹.
Interesting suggestions. I might check out a few of them.
Love it! Glad to hear about some books that have still been impactful for you even 10+ years after purchase.
Been looking for more info on this topic for quite some time, thank you
If you want more of a history narrative, Analog Days is a great read covering not just Moog but all the other early synthesis inventors and artists. Great to give you some perspective in how far the technology has come, and how people thought about it in its early days.
That intro! My childhood all came back and I had a good laugh.... then the realization that I am old started to creep in😬. I love the topic of books! You have a great grasp of music theory and musical approach. I would love to see more videos by you on the topic. I feel like I could learn a lot as someone who can't read sheet music and gets by on trial and error.
Awesome. Love reading round the subject for education/inspiration. Ordered 1000 keyboard ideas. Thanks :)
You needed a Geordi visor for the intro that would have made my year🙃
Great suggestions! I'm actually a few chapters into the Analog Synthesis one right now (great way to brush up on the fundamentals), and I think there's a fair chance the other ones you recommend can be found at the public library. Don't really dig the sample CD bundled with the book, though. Pretty clinical and uninspiring, compared to the kind of sonic wonderment those machines are really capable of unleashing. In any case, great content as always, and I for one wouldn't mind more book videos!
Excellent video again. Thanks for delivering high quality videos
im really loving ur channel chill vibe quality content
Thanks Ethan, chill yes, quality....debatable 😄
great video
The next step up from Analog Synthesis as you described it would be something I personally recommend - despite how rare it is - *Synthesis* by Herbert A. Deutsch. My edition from 1985 may be "out of dare", but it even more deeply covers the in's and out's of analog synthesis and history (up to that time). (One example as I read it is how very few people acknowledge the true origins of the Prophet 5 architecture in the earliest Oberheim models, whereas this book definitely does.)
Thanks for the suggestions! I think the idiots guide is my speed as a beginner. Also, thanks for finding the TV from childhood was an acid trip 🤯
Such an awesome Idea!! Thanks for the Tipps
About that analog synthesizer book...I allways try to find a book which represent's itself with inviting text and keeps me reading. Up until now, I only possess such books which tell you "this book is based on [insert free app-synthesizer here]" and starts instructing you on design of basic functions with the wellknown buildingblocks. The problem to me is, it is not inviting as soon, as you have built some patches yourself in the past. The newer books tend to be dogmatic and won't really improve your knowledge to explore further. As a person who is still learning music theory but advanced enough in synthesis for around 12 years, I don't feel inspired. - From what I see, that book you showed let's you think "Oh I allready know that one" but still like reading about it again. Nice video!
Great list. Thanks!
Au contraire, I hope you'll talk about books more in the future!
Dope video, love the book recommendations
The Complete Guide to Synthesizers by Devarahi (1982) is still great for analog subtractive and classic, old-school modular synthesis. Free pdf available here:
www.tinyloops.com/index.php?page=books
Devarahi emphasizes attentive, thoughtful listening and also talks a bit about synthesis as a meditative exercise. It guides you through a series of increasingly complex experiments in patching designed by the author on his ARP 2600. Probably good with any of the recent incarnations of the 2600.
I love you for this dude. Reading freaking Rainbow. THE MEMORIES!!
I grew up on reading reading rainbow and next gen! Love the LeVar references
Haha, nice to see you noticing. It’s just a running joke. I love it!
Awesome stuff.
I love your videos sooo sooo much!
I will take your word for it.
I love it!!!
Thanks for the tips. I don't read as much as I once did. But I sometimes feel a well-written book can cause brain-cell orgasms! (I don't know how else to describe that amazing feeling you experience when you get lost in a great book.)
This is great. Method is the best. Keep that up! Books are the best.
Love how you said, "Music Theory can sometimes cripple budding musicians". It's so much better to learn it when you are super young before you actually need to express yourself!
That intro brought back a lot of memories
I'd be curious to see what your recommendations would be for pure theory books. I've always been a big pusher of Partch and Xenakis for more recent music, but would like to hear what other people find worthwhile.
Amazing video 👌👍😍! Thanks !
Great videos
The power of theory is unleashed once it becomes second nature, it’s like a super power
LOL Great video! I think you found a new career! 👍🏻
Hahaha if I could host the new generation of Reading Rainbow, OMG 😆
Thanks a lot for this very interesting subject. Books are still alive. Do you have more recent synthesis ones ?
Great video!
Thank you, it was one of “it’s bad for you YT channel” videos, but sometimes gotta just do a subject I’m passionate about.
Priceless
Books, yes I remember those.
Nice resources! Hey, seeing that modular in the back. Do you jam as well? Any recent sets uploaded?
Love that theme song!
yes. you got my like. Not only was reading rainbow funny, but the fact you ducked from the dragon was next fucking level shit lol! so great
Also I am glad that music is just rhythm, harmony, and melody, because I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I thought that was the case and have said it a few times before, but I had no idea if that was a Dunning Kruger move. Guess I am a smarty cakes after all
modulus math and set theory baby
Yeah there are at least 3 of these I want to get! No I am not fixing the fact I replied to myself 3 times at this point. The deed has been done.
😂I appreciate every single comment...especially the dragon part lol
Is a person with a monophonic synth there a book you recommend for monophonic synths or keyboards
It's rather unfortunate that the first two books you mentioned are so hard to find at a reasonable price (Amazon has the first one for $100, which is frankly way too much given its limited depth, and the second for $125 used or $160 new, which is probably actually worth it for someone who is going to seriously use the book).
Fred Welsh's Synthesizer Cookbook is one I see come up all the time when looking for synthesizer books. It's got good reviews, but a few people seem to have some of the common complaints when it comes to synthesizer books (author bias/opinion as opposed to objective presentation, too much focus on one aspect and not enough on another, etc). So I'm not sure how good a book it really is.
The good thing is that there's a bunch of different books available and I'm sure anyone looking for more synth resources can find something they will like among them. I definitely appreciate that you went beyond just "synthesis" in your recommendations to include books that deal with music itself, because that's the other half of the equation when it comes to making music with synths.
I can’t find a copy of the keyboard ideas book anywhere for less than $123. Any possible way you’d be willing to pdf it for us and share ?
loved this video
I’m still waiting for your Jupiter xm review lol
You have no idea how many other synths I’d rather review than the XM. Lol.
@@NoirEtBlancVie fair enough lol
yes, books!
You got a thumbs up just for the intro.
The intro alone had me sub 😂
LMFAO I love that you're owning the Jordi Laforge thing
dude can you please answer me but what’s your opinion on the korg opsix and the deepmind 12 :3
Opsix: amazing sound, questionable build. Too pricey IMHO.
Deepmind: see above add, good price.
Lol.
@@NoirEtBlancVie i think i love you
@@Freefromthehive it's probably just gas lol
@@NoirEtBlancVie sheee lemme fill ur tank😩
This is a great post, and I feel like keyboardists/synthesists/sound artists are a literate and curious group, so keep the book recommendations coming.
Also, I feel like Levar Burton would approve. Collaboration???
I have a whole trunk full, so maybe 2022, I mean book videos aren’t really everyone’s thing, but I appreciate you liking it! I need the Levar contact info 🤩
You called me literate. 😅 I mean, I caaaaan read, buuut....
Bumping the LeVar Burton cosplay instances up to two, by my count. :-)
I went looking all excited, then I saw Amazon's prices and......... I won't be reading them I'm afraid. :(
Yeah, that’s why I didn’t put links to them in the description. Over $100 for the MIDI orchestration, I got it for $80 back in the day.
I heard you’re Lavarr Burton’s cousin too
😉
Ooh, books! :)
Wow, "Analog Synthesis" is selling for $99 and "A Guide to MIDI Orchestration" is $160, the latter because it's a textbook. Good choices of books, though!
I looked at Amazon prices as I was editing, that’s why I didn’t link any in the description, it’s kinda a lot
I can buy the Analog Synthesis for around 40€ (60€ with CD) You can get them as PDF I found out
It seems that the PDF for "Analog Synthesis" is available from the publisher's website wizoobooks.com/. Just click on the cover of the book on the "eBooks (PDF Download)" section.
@@manchoz seems they changed the website layout now, there's no option to find any books on there anymore
5 seconds in, instant like
you get a thumbs up just for the intro 😂
Hahahahahaha the intro
Next video: top 25 books for DX7 owners
John Chowning's FM Theory and Applications is a good start
Yes!! I approve of this
Two of those books cost about half a synth.
Devarahi
I’m still waiting for a TH-cam channel centered around music, instruments, theory, etc. to not just show me the books, but to read the chapters as well. hint, hint...😄
Haha, that will never happen here.
Sounds to me as if you want to check out Rick Beato's and Adam Neely's channels.
@@christopheroliver148 I don't want the weight of Beato's PDF...oops i meant book, to crush my soul with music theory & improvisation. Also, is Neely a robot?...he sounds like one.
Great video!