SuperCollider for the Creative Musician: A Practical Guide (Creating Technology for Music)

Name: SuperCollider for the Creative Musician: A Practical Guide (Creating Technology for Music)
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Book Synopsis: SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects, SuperCollider for the Creative Musician is a comprehensive tutorial and reference guide for students, composers, and practitioners seeking a structured educational tour through this unique and flexible software.The book begins with platform-specific fundamentals, explores a large family of creative techniques, and then guides the reader through the nuances of assembling, navigating, and performing large-scale projects. Key topics include synthesis, sampling, sequencing, signal processing, external control, and graphical user interface design. Written with both beginners and intermediate practitioners in mind, this book is an invaluable resource for sound creators whose background falls anywhere on the spectrum between musician and computer programmer, and who seek to add new and innovative code-based techniques to their skill set. The companion website has an extensive collection of detailed code examples, which can be downloaded for exploration, experimentation, and hands-on learning.

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Are you a musician looking to elevate your creativity and explore new possibilities in music composition? Look no further than SuperCollider for the Creative Musician: A Practical Guide. This comprehensive tutorial and reference guide is designed to take you on a structured educational tour of this powerful software program. Developed by James McCartney in 1996, SuperCollider has since become a go-to tool for creating mesmerizing sound synthesis and algorithmic composition.

Written by Eli Fieldsteel, an experienced composer and sound artist, this book provides you with almost two decades' worth of knowledge and expertise in using SuperCollider for a wide range of audio projects. Whether you are a student, composer, or practitioner, this guide will equip you with the skills needed to create innovative and captivating music.

Starting with the fundamentals, this book covers platform-specific techniques, allowing you to dive deep into the capabilities of SuperCollider. Discover the art of synthesis, sampling, sequencing, signal processing, external control, and even graphical user interface design. No matter your level of expertise, SuperCollider for the Creative Musician caters to both beginners and intermediate practitioners.

What sets this book apart is its commitment to hands-on learning. The companion website offers an extensive collection of detailed code examples that you can download and experiment with. This interactive experience allows you to fully immerse yourself in the world of SuperCollider and develop new code-based techniques to enhance your music.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your music to the next level. Embrace the power of SuperCollider and unlock the endless possibilities it holds for your creative ventures. Get your copy of SuperCollider for the Creative Musician: A Practical Guide now and embark on a journey of sonic exploration like never before.

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