Secrets of Synthesis

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Condition: Good

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Media type: CDs

Artist: Wendy Carlos

Genre: Electronic · Non-Music

CD Details

UPC 074644233322

Virtual SKU MWV.B0000026FV.G

Secrets of Synthesis is a 1987 educational recording by Wendy Carlos exploring the technical and artistic possibilities of electronic music creation. Rather than a traditional album, this CD functions as an instructional guide, breaking down synthesis techniques through demonstrations and explanations that cover analog timbres, vocal synthesis, orchestration, and performance approaches on electronic instruments.

This CD release from Wendy Carlos contains nine tracks totaling roughly 27 minutes, with segments ranging from brief introductions to extended explorations of specific synthesis methods. Get this used copy and own a rare educational resource on electronic music production from one of the field’s pioneering figures.

Track List

Introduction - 2:07
Examples Of Analog Timbres - 3:46
Choral Tone, Vibrato, Articulation - 2:56
Vocal Synthesis - 6:52
Performance Values - 4:32
Simple Orchestration - 2:22
Electronic Pointillism & Hocketing - 3:36
For Spatial Motion - 1:12
Ensemble Performance Via Click-Tracks - 2:31
Imitative Synthesis - 1:00
Musique Concrete Plus Synthesizer - 2:21
Orchestra With Synthesizer - 0:53
Digital Synthesis - 5:46
Digital Vs. Analog - 5:58
Hybrid Timbres - 3:09
Alternative Tunings--The Future - 3:25

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The condition of the disc is listed in. Used - Good

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