Sound Synthesis Theory/Policy

Although the tone is generally aimed at musicians and people with little prior knowledge of music systems, there may be some mathematical concepts and programming techniques that are not familiar. The book focuses on synthesis from a digital perspective rather than an analogue one, since it aims to demonstrate the theory of digital synthesis rather than applications to a specific medium or piece of software. Use diagrams and pictures where possible to illustrate ideas; it informs and makes the Wikibook more readable, approachable and better overall. Key terms and words are included in a /Glossary/ for further clarification. Important statements or facts should be highlighted in the following way.