Using synthesizers

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Using synthesizers

Does anyone have any ideas about where can I go to learn about the more technical side of sound synthesis? I’ve dabbled with a few VST instruments and know the basics of synths (ie oscillators, filters, detuning etc) but couldn’t tell you the difference between and FM synth and a subtractive synth. I want to learn some of the more advanced features of VST synths so should I be looking at that book the “electronic dance music manual”? Or any good sites?

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This is a good book, and very thick too. Well worth the money.
[ame]Sound Synthesis and Sampling: Amazon.co.uk: Russ, Martin: 9780240521053: Books

www.idmforums.com (the lab, and synthesis sections are good).

I learnt from simply playing playing and more playing, costs nothing and is more fun :slight_smile:

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youtube is your friend, i learnt a lot about synthesis through youtube :slight_smile: That and reading the manuals to synthesizers reaaaly helps