of Microprocessors

Musical Applications of
Microprocessors
Hal Chamberlin
This expanded and revised edition provides in-depth
coverage of analog, digital, and microprocessor
sound and music synthesis. Written in nonmathematical
language, the techniques and concepts
are easily usable by musicians, computer users, and
engineers.
New synthesis techniques, nonlinear waveshaping,
and Vosim and the fast Fourier transform are presented
in understandable terms, and are supported
with program listings in BASIC and 68000 assembly
language.
The background and historical material details the
most current advances in microprocessor technology.
In addition, new analog synthesis techniques
and musical input devices as well as the latest linear
circuits and keyboard design concepts are explained.
There is an updated discussion of digital audio conversion,
inclUding a revised and expanded section on
digital synthesis techniques.
An entirely new section examines the practical application
of synthesis theory in actual synthesis products,
including professional and studio equipment,
novelty products using modern synthesis techniques,
and sound generation circuits.
" ... this book is a milestone in
microcomputer history. Its publication
marks the progression-from
novelty to serious instruments of
expression-of musical applications
ofsmall computer systems." BYTE
"Hal Chamberlin's book . ..
provides an excellent and comprehensive
insight into the
theoretical and practical use of
microprocessors in digital sound
and music synthesis. The book will
appeal not only to general readers
wishing to acquaint themselves
with an overview ofthe microprocessor
sound generation field
but also to the specialist already
involved in this area." SOUNDS
"A classic." MICROSYSTEMS
$39.95/045768
ISBN: 0·8104·5768·7
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