The synthesizer / John Bates.
| Author/creator | Bates, John |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Oxford University Press, Music Dept., ©1988. |
| Description | 48 pages : illustrations ; 19 x 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Oxford topics in music Oxford topics in music. ^A256422 |
| Contents | The history of the synthesizer. The age of the valve ; The age of the transistor -- How a synthesizer works and sounds. How sound sounds ; High or low, loud or quiet ; Imitating other instruments -- The age of the micro-chip. Digital synthesizers and micro-computers ; Micro-computers controlling several synthesizers ; Creating music on the micro-computer and using it as a synthesizer ; Music notation -- The future. Live performance ; Video synthesizers -- Projects. Grimcastle ; The presto advertisement ; Another serial -- Important dates and events in the history of the synthesizer -- Glossary -- Discography -- Computer programs -- Addresses. |
| Local note | Little-287514--305130042736Y |
| Bibliography note | Discography: inside back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 89168995 |
| ISBN | 0193213370 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1092 .B37 1988 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |