
Play with Sound
Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers
Focal Press
1st Edition
Published on 31. January 2025
Book
Hardback
202 pages
978-1-032-79683-3 (ISBN)
Description
Play with Sound: Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers offers a thorough introduction to music technology by centering on curiosity and creativity in the exploration of the fundamentals of sound.
With color illustrations throughout, this book covers topics regarding audio software, acoustical principles, electroacoustic systems, audio processing, sound synthesis, and communication protocols. Each chapter features creative exercises that utilize live electronics, production, and composition to unearth the theories presented and develop technical and musical creativity. Additionally, interactive graphics and lesson slides are available as digital resources to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.
Play with Sound is an ideal textbook for beginners of all backgrounds looking for an introduction to music technology, production, and live electronics. By engaging with this book, everyone, including traditional students as well as those learning outside the traditional classroom setting, will be able to expand their musical skills and professional opportunities into the world of music technology.
With color illustrations throughout, this book covers topics regarding audio software, acoustical principles, electroacoustic systems, audio processing, sound synthesis, and communication protocols. Each chapter features creative exercises that utilize live electronics, production, and composition to unearth the theories presented and develop technical and musical creativity. Additionally, interactive graphics and lesson slides are available as digital resources to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.
Play with Sound is an ideal textbook for beginners of all backgrounds looking for an introduction to music technology, production, and live electronics. By engaging with this book, everyone, including traditional students as well as those learning outside the traditional classroom setting, will be able to expand their musical skills and professional opportunities into the world of music technology.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Further/Vocational Education, General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
9 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 274 farbige Zeichnungen, 1 farbige Tabelle, 283 farbige Abbildungen
1 Tables, color; 274 Line drawings, color; 9 Halftones, color; 283 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
820 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-79683-3 (9781032796833)
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Tommaso Rosati | Timothy Hsu
Play with Sound
Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers
E-Book
01/2025
1st Edition
Focal Press
€55.49
Available for download

Tommaso Rosati | Timothy Hsu
Play with Sound
Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers
E-Book
01/2025
1st Edition
Focal Press
€55.49
Available for download

Tommaso Rosati | Timothy Hsu
Play with Sound
Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers
Book
01/2025
1st Edition
Focal Press
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Persons
Tommaso Rosati is an Italian sound artist who explores creativity halfway between an academic and a pop approach. He loves augmented instruments, adores music tech design and visualization, and constantly hunts for sounds and musical gestures.
Timothy Hsu is a faculty member in Music Technology at Indiana University - Indianapolis. He loves to mentor students to explore the intersection of musical creativity and technical innovation. His research interests center on aspects of human and environmental sustainability through music technology and acoustics.
Timothy Hsu is a faculty member in Music Technology at Indiana University - Indianapolis. He loves to mentor students to explore the intersection of musical creativity and technical innovation. His research interests center on aspects of human and environmental sustainability through music technology and acoustics.
Content
1. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics 2. Electroacoustic Systems 3. Communication Protocols 4. Sound Processing 5. Sound Synthesis