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.

Published in conjuction with exhibitions held at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, February 8-July 30, 2017, and Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, February 11-April 30, 2017.

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

Korg Volca Modular - The Expert Guide is a goldmine of patches, tutorials, information and inspiration. World-renowned Volca expert Tony Horgan unravels the mysteries of the Volca Modular with mind-blowing patches, clear concept visuals and straight-talking text. Across more than 200 pages, every patch point, module, button and feature is explored and explained in detail, with the help of over 60 patches for you to recreate and adapt yourself. Learn how to create musical sounds, sound effects, drones, rhythms, process other instruments with the Volca Modular reverb effect, pass another instrument through the Volca Modular, control the Volca Modular from other instruments, create random self-generating sounds, connect to audio devices, add swing effects, master the sequencer, transpose patterns, play in different scales and so much more. 218 Pages, 61 patches Contents 01 About this book * About the author, ways to make contact 02 About the Volca Modular * About the Volca Modular * Patch cables * Front panel patch point inputs and outputs * Front panel connecting lines * What is CV (Control Voltage)? 03 Patches and sounds * Talking Droid * Space Out Feedback Loop * Correct Answer * Low Frequency Sweep * Buzz Bass * Automatic Bassline * Automatic Player * Tuned Kick Bass * Brain 04 Quick-start guides * Tips and hacks * Make a "patch" * Select and play a pattern * Select and play a pattern chain * Keyboard notes * Record a pattern * Save a pattern * Record a motion sequence * Synchronise timing with other Volcas * Connect to audio devices 05 Source * About the Source module * Source Pitch Input * Trampoline Bounce - Source Pitch Input example * Source Ratio Input * 2-Tone Hooter - Source Ratio Input example * Source Fold Input * Throb - Source Fold Input example * Source Mod Input * Space Oboe - Source Mod Input example 1 * Simple Drone - Source Mod Input example 2 * Source Modulator Wave Output * Sub-bass - Source Modulator Wave Output example * Source Carrier Output * Throat Singing - Source Carrier Output example 06 Functions * About the Functions * Function 1: Attack, Hold, Release generator * Function 1 Gate Input * Self-generating Random Gate - Function 1 Gate Input example * Function 1 Attack Input * Function 1 Release Input * Function 1 Positive Output * Brass Bugle - Function 1 Positive Output example * Function 1 Inverted Output * Slow, Fast, Slow - Function 1 Inverted Output example * Function 1 End Trigger Output * Bounce Back - Function 1 End Trigger Output example * Function 2: Rise, Fall generator * Function 2: Rise, Fall generator "LFO" * Function 2 Trigger Input * Function 2 Shape Input * Release Shape-Shifter - Function 2 Shape Input example * Function 2 Time Input * Alien Visit - Function 2 Time Input example * Function 2 Positive Output * Metallic Bounce - Function 2 Positive Output example * Function 2 Inverted Output * Function 2 End Trigger Output * Computer Processing - Function 2 End Trigger Output example 07 Clock / Sequences * Clock and Sequences * Slow, Faster, Slower - Clock Offset Input example * Sequences 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 Gate Output * Accents and Polyrhythms - Sequences 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 Gate Output example * Sequences Gate Output * Sequences Gate Output example * Sequences Pitch Output * Reverb On High Notes - Sequences Pitch Output example * Portamento - Sequences Pitch Output example 2 08 Dual LPG * Dual LPG explained * LPG 1 Signal Input * Easy sub-bass - LPG 1 Signal Input example * LPG 1 Level Input * Amplitude Modulation - LPG 1 Level Input example * LPG 1 Signal Output * Pitch Explosion - LPG 1 Signal Output example * Play It Louder - LPG 1 Signal Output example 2 * LPG 2 Signal Input * Organ Bass - LPG 2 Signal Input example * LPG 2 Level Input * Time Machine - LPG 2 Level Input example * LPG 2 Signal Output * Fuzz Bass - LPG 2 Signal Output example * Cutoff 09 Split * About the Split module * Split Input 1 / Output 1-A, Output 1-B * Split Input 2 / Output 2-A, Output 2-B * Power Station - Split example * Split mixer * Lift Off - Split mixer example * Lift Off (Extra Bass) - Split mixer example 10 Utility a, b, c * Utility a, b, c * Signal Input a * Signal Input b * Signal Input c * c knob * Intensity Control - c knob example * Volume Fluctuation - Utility a, b, c example * a+bxc Output * Self-generating Sound - a+bxc Output example 1 * Basic Wave Mixer - a+bxc Output example 2 * a-bxc Output * Pulse Width Modulation - a-bxc Output example 1 * If I Was A Pitch Man - a-bxc Output example 2 11 Woggle * About the Woggle * Woggle Sample Input * Video Game Jump - Woggle Sample Input example * Noisy Reverb - Woggle Sample Output example * Woggle Trigger Input * Simple 4th Note Trigger - Woggle Trigger Input * Woggle Stepped Output * Random Release - Woggle Stepped Output example * Woggle Smooth Output * Space Bee - Woggle Smooth Output example 12 Space Out, Microtune * About the Space Out module * Space Out Signal Input * Add reverb to an external sound source * Carrier Wave Always Audible - Space Out Signal Input example * Space Out Amount knob * Space Out Amount Input * Dry / Wet Foghorn - Space Out Amount Input example * Space Out Signal Output * Rocket Explode - Space Out Signal Output example * Microtune 13 CV In, Gate In, Sync * CV Input, Gate Input * Using CV and Gate to play notes * Calibrating (tuning) the CV Input * CV Output 1 * CV Output 2 * CV Input mixer example * Sync In / Out * Sync connections * Receive swing from another Volca * Sync problems 14 Volume, audio out, headphones * Volume * Headphones Output (audio output) 15 Buttons * Play, Active Step * Record (live recording) * Step Record * Memory, Write * Func 16 Keyboard * About the keyboard * Scale * Tonic * Microtuning * Microtuning keys * Octave keys * Randomize keys * Gate * Sequencer mode: Bounce * Sequence mode: Stoch. * Motion sequence keys * Clear keys 17 Power * Power options 18 Global parameters * Global parameters * System update (firmware update) 19 Module circuit diagrams * Source circuit diagram * Clock / Sequences circuit diagram * Functions circuit diagram * Split circuit diagram * LGP circuit diagram * Utility a, b, c circuit diagram * Woggle circuit diagram * Space Out circuit diagram

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