This essential accessory to the Korg Volca Keys will allow you to retain all of your patches for future use.

** NOW FEATURES NEW PATCHES AND SOUNDS CHAPTER!! ** The undisputed Korg Volca expert Tony Horgan continues his series of officially endorsed multimedia guides with this in-depth look at the Volca Keys. Straight-talking text, clear illustrations and beautiful photography combine to make this an essential companion to the Volca Keys. Every aspect of the Volca Keys is explained in easy-to-understand terms. You too can become a Volca expert! The full chapter list:1. About this book- Hello- Acknowledgements2. Quick-start guides- Start here- Select and play a pattern- Record a pattern- Save a pattern- Record a motion sequence- Sync with other Volca units- Connect via MIDI- Record a pattern in Flux mode3. Voice modes- Voice modes explained- Poly mode- Unison mode- Octave mode- Fifth mode- Unison Ring mode- Poly Ring mode4. Octave selector- Octave selector5. VCO section- What is a VCO?- Detune- Portamento- EG Int (VCO)6. VCF section- What is a VCF?- Cutoff- Peak- EG Int (VCF)7. LFO section- What is an LFO?- LFO wave shapes- Rate- Pitch Int- Cutoff Int8. EG section- What is an EG?- Attack- Decay / Release- Sustain9. Delay section- Delay Time- Delay Feedback10. Tempo and Volume- Tempo knob- Tempo division- Volume knob11. Soft buttons- Play / Active Step- Record / Erase- Memory / Write- Func12. Keyboard- About the keyboard- Motion sequence keys- LFO keys- Tempo division keys- Metronome- Step Trigger- Tempo delay- Flux- Clear keys13. MIDI In- MIDI: an overview- Selecting the MIDI channel- MIDI control change messages- MIDI control change numbers- MIDI cables- MIDI RX Short Message- MIDI Clock Source14. Sync In / Out- What is Sync?- Changing Sync polarity15. Headphone socket- Audio output cables16. Automatic tuning- How auto-tuning works

In this book, the technical explanation of the nature of analog sound creation is followed by the story of its birth and its subsequent development by various designers, manufacturers and performers. The individual components of analog sound creation are then examined in detail, with step by step examples of sound creation techniques. Then the modern imitative analog instruments are examined, again with detailed instructions for programming and using them, and the book is completed with appendices listing the major instrument lines available, hints on values and purchasing, other sources of information, and a discography of readily available recordings which give good examples of analog sound synthesis. The CD which accompanies the book gives many examples of analog sound creation basics as well as more advanced techniques, and of the abilities of the individual instruments associated with classical and with imitative analog sound synthesis.

Effective music production can be a challenge. This is where The Music Producer's Guide comes in. Each book is designed to demystify a music production concept, bringing professional results to your tracks. In The Music Producer's Guide to Compression, you will learn: ⦁ The history of dynamic range compression. ⦁ How the functions of compressors work to bring out the best in your music. ⦁ How to harness the power of different types of compression in your work. ⦁ Advanced compression techniques used by the professionals. ⦁ How to use OTT or Multiband Dynamics to bring your music to the very cutting edge. Arming you with both theory and practice, The Music Producer's Guide to Compression will transform your production sessions, as well as arming you with the vital and often overlooked theoretical knowledge to continue honing your skills.

A guide to digital music covers such topics as hardware and software, patterns and loops, signal processing, MIDI, notation software, and recording for video.

"The clash of light sabers in the electrifying duels of Star Wars. The chilling bass line signifying the lurking menace of the shark in Jaws. The otherworldly yet familiar pleas to "phone home" in the enchanting E.T." "These are examples of the different ways sound can contribute to the overall dramatic impact of a film. To craft a distinctive atmosphere, sound design is as important as art direction and cinematography - and it can also be an effective tool to express the personalities of your characters."--Jacket.

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. 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