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Music-production videos can introduce sound controls or build a composition from abstractions. These selections help you choose whether to begin with what a parameter sounds like or with a computational way of organizing musical ideas.

Synthesis controls and functional composition

Friedman’s synthesis introduction is the clearer first step if terms such as waveform and synthesis parameters do not yet have an audible meaning for you. Ford’s functional-composition talk connects sound and musical structure through Clojure and Overtone. Choose the first for listening and controls; choose the second if you already program and want to see abstraction used musically. A compelling code demonstration is not a substitute for hearing the consequences of each transformation.

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The synthesis lesson uses historical equipment, and the programming talk uses tools from its recording period. Check current software compatibility before attempting to reproduce the examples.

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