Make: Analog Synthesizers: Make Electronic Sounds the Synth-DIY Way

Make: Analog Synthesizers: Make Electronic Sounds the Synth-DIY Way

<div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>With this book, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The differences between analog and digital synthesizers</li><li>Analog synthesizer building blocks, including VCOs, VCFs, VCAs, and LFOs</li><li>How to tool up for synth-DIY, including electronic instruments and suggestions for home-made equipment</li><li>Foundational circuits for amplification, biasing, and signal mixing</li><li>How to work with the MFOS Noise Toaster kit</li><li>Setting up a synth-DIY electronic music studio on a budget</li></ul></div>