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 | Theremin - Ether Music and Espionage (paperback edition)
A book full of soviet names, who wonders... Detailled information about development and history of the Theremin, plus a few excellent pictures. Foreword by Robert Moog.
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Glinsky, Albert
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2005
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 | The A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers Part I Revised
The most important book about keyboards has been revised! Quite a lot of additional information, some new drawings. Sadly the coloured pictures in the middle were not replayed by other ones...
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Forrest, Peter
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2004
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 | The A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers Part II Revised
The second part is even more elaborate: nearly 400 pages... It's great to find new developments inside as well - e.g. Dave Smith's Evolver or the beautiful Wiard Modular System...
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Forrest, Peter
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2004
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 | Analog Days
All about Moog... read it, it's worth every Cent...
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Pinch, Trevor & Troc
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2002
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 | Electronic Music PIONEERS
Interesting publishing considering electronic music and musicians. Interviews with R. Moog, K. Schulze, Chr. Franke etc.
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Kettlewell, Ben
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2002
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 | Zawinul - ein Leben aus Jazz
Wow, this is a marvellous piece of literature. Joe Zawinul was a phenomenon. Read about his musical career, his 'friendship' with Friedrich Gulda, his experiences with synthesizers (some bad printing mistakes in that chapter - e.g. it's not Aarp synthesizers !!!). Worth buying, a piece of history! [J. Zawinul died in late 2007, what a shame].
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Baumann, Gunther
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2002
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 | Workshop Synthesizer
A little of everything: some synth history, basic types of synthesis, how to use samples etc. Many chapters use the Reaktor synthesizer for demonstration. Nice appendix with synth glossar. Comes with CD-R including a demo-version of Reaktor... German only.
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Hoenig, Uwe G.
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2002
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 | Vintage Synthesizers
Second edition, updated & expanded. With beautiful appendix to the coloured picture section, and new chapters (Serge Modular Systems, Perchance a Polyfusion,...). A must-have!
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Mark Vail
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2000
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 | Synthesizer
Basic literature about additive synthesis and modular systems. Most chapters use the Doepfer A100 system for explanations. Goof preface. In my opinion the book itself is going a bit too deep in technical aspects rather than explaining useful musical performances. Comes with CD-R...
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Anwander, Florian
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2000
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 | Nord Modular
All about the Clavia Nord Modular. Basic introduction into synthesizer history, how to build up a synthesizer, details on Nord Modular modules, advanced programming etc. Comes with CD-ROM. German printing.
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WIZOO Guide
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1998
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 | Electric Sound
Read about development of synthesizers up to the early 90ies...
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Chadabe, Joel
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1997
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 | The Hammond Organ (Beauty in B)
If you're in Hammonds you must have it...
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Vail, Mark
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1997
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 | Keyfax Omnibus Edition
One of the best synth-books you can get. It's a shame Julian Colbeck finds no room for modular systems - in no keyfax-edition. Still he gives you a lot of information, and if he's not familiar with modular stuff, it's correct to leave it out...
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Colbeck, Julian
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1996
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 | The A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers Part II
Second part of the enormous comprehensive specialist book...
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Forrest, Peter
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1996
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 | Kraftwerk (german printing)
Original title 'Kraftwerk - Man, Machine and Music' from 1993. Book about the career of the unique german band Kraftwerk. Read about projects such as 'Autobahn', 'Radio-Aktivität', 'Trans Europa Express' and others. You won't find too many words about equipment/synthesizers, nor too many pictures of them... (sadly). French author Pascal Bussy also wrote books about wine. Interesting.
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Bussy, Pascal
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1995
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 | Synthesizer von Gestern (2)
The second part of Matthias Becker has not the same class as the first does. But still it shows some rare instruments (OB-1, Pentaphonic, Synthacon, ARP-2500, Kobol Expander etc.) So when ever you find one... buy it!
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Becker, Matthias
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1995
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 | MIDI-Analog Sequenzer
I would call this "self-advertising"... Of course "the" Midi-analog-sequencer is his majesty MAQ-16/3... Well, Mr. Doepfer - thanks for the nice schematic layouts in your book...
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Doepfer/Langer
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1995
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 | The Museum Of Synthesizer Technology
Nice illustrated book... if you love analog synths, you really need this in your library...
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Newcomb, Martin
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1994
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 | The A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers Part I
What ever you want to know about a certain vintage synth - look here!!!
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Forrest, Peter
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1994
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 | Das Keyboard Lexikon
Keyboard lexicon is not exactly correct. It's rather a sort of "studio" dictionary. Not all information is correct: the picture titled "PS-3100 from 1976" is a PS-3300 from 1977...
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Gorges, Peter
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1994
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 | Vintage Synthesizers
Mark Vail is another "milestone" in synth-writer's history. This book gives you very interesting background-info to rise and fall of Moog, Arp, Sequential, Oberheim etc. Often the pictures are too dark...
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Vail, Mark
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1993
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 | Keyfax 4
The ARP-2600 won't be found here any more, but there are "brandnew" classics (at that time) listed like the JD-800 and others... A very nice upgrade to the predecessor-printings of Keyfax...
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Colbeck, Julian
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1993
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 | Key Report
Shall this be the german equivalent to Keyfax? No chance - this is just a quite ordinary collection of synth-descriptions. Not very detailled and with some really superficial information... sadly mostly pictures are too dark...
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Schäfer/Wagner
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1992
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 | Jean Michel Jarre - Waiting for Cousteau
Calypso and more. 'Waiting for Cousteau' is not the best album of JMJ, no way. This songbook shows note for note how unspectacular the music is. Sure, you get some background information about His work, and that's nice. Good colour pictures of His majesty, thanks.
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Warner Chappell Musi
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1991
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 | Roland JD-800 Manual
We HAVE TO add this user manual to the literature list. It's simply a great piece of synthesizer literature. Contains not only detailled explanations, drawings and graphics about each part of the JD-800, but also lots of background information (music theory, how to create realistic string sounds, about using effects, etc). 200 pages.
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Roland Corp.
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1991
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 | JD-800 Patch Book
A series of JD-800 patch books, released by Roland Corporation US. Includes 64 exciting patches, created for the JD-800 Programmable Synthesizer by professional musicians from around the world...
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Roland
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1991
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 | Synthesizer von Gestern (1)
Great german book. Matthias Becker had a beautiful collection those days. And most of his articles are brilliant to read. High-quality pictures by Dieter Stock.
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Becker, Matthias
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1990
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 | Jean-Michel Jarre Songbook
Although it's a songbook, it IS a piece of literature. Nice to see what the bassline of Oxgéne IV exactly looks like. And, most important, there are some excellent pictures inside (e.g. JMJ sitting in front of a - totally unpatched - Moog System 55). Worth looking out for.
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Publication I.D. Mus
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1989
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 | Synthi-MIDI-Sampling
Here you find many pictures of famous keyboard player in action...
 | basic information concerning synth modules and synthesis methods. Great pictures of musicians..! |
 | if you're looking out for detailed facts about specific synthesizers - forget it. |
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Röllin/Thaler
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1988
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 | The Electronic Musician's Dictionary
A-Z dictionary - all you need to understand your studio equipment (hopefully)...
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Anderton, Craig
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1988
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 | Drumcomputer
Not a very comprehensive publication, but still: it's the only drumcomputer book I know... nice pictures of the complete Roland TR-series, EMU SP-12, Böhm Drums, Yamaha RX11, Linn 9000 etc.
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Lonardoni/Merck
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1987
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 | The Complete DX7
Even if you're no FM-enthusiast, this book gives you a lot of information about Midi, advanced programming techniques... (280 pages)
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Massey, Howard
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1986
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 | The New Complete Synthesizer
Everything needs to be complete, hm? Interesting pictures of OSCar, Synclavier etc. Some musicians mentioned & shown as well: Trevor Horn, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson...
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Crombie, David
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1986
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 | Keyfax (2)
Basically it's the same as Keyfax 1. A few keyboards like the brandnew JX-10 were implemented. This great book is still available these days..!
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Colbeck, Julian
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1986
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 | Keyfax (1)
I personally love his articles. Julian Colbeck is definitely one of the best synth-writers. Keyfax is a collection of reviews of most existing keyboards, except modular systems...
| great reviews about all kinds of keyboards. Definitely one of the best synth-books available. |
| no modular synths inside, what a shame... |
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Colbeck, Julian
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1986
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 | The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers & Drum Machines
Wow, I like this one... it's written by a MUSICIAN !!! Sure, it is NOT complete (eg. 28 keyboards in total), but Dean Friedmann still brings you those instruments closer. Not by too much technical details but his experience as musician... there are not TOO many of those around..!
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Friedmann, Dean
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1985
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 | Das große Synthi-Buch
Another basic piece of literature. Although it shows Oberheims on the ouside, you find DX-instruments and FM-theory inside...
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Röllin/Egli
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1984
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 | Synthesizer Basics
Nice collection of articles considering synthesis, sound systems, recording. Mostly they are from the US-magazine keyboard...
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Hurtig, Brent
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1984
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 | Electronic musical instruments
Foreword by Herbert Deutsch: most electronic instruments are discussed, such as e-guitars, rhodes pianos, clavinet etc. moog synthesizers up to modular developments such as Roland's System 100M and NED's Synclavier are implemented as well.
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Kettelkamp, Larry
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1984
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 | Formant Musik-Synthesizer Erweiterungen (Additions)
Just like the first part, this book contains a lot of information. Rather rare modules such as "Parametric Equalizer", "Digital Reverb" or the "Krimisizer" are shown as well...
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M.F.B. Aigner & Elek
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1981
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 | The Synthesizer
Rolands modular-synthesis-edition. Mainly it's the nice System-100M used for expamples... Consists of four books.
| valuable documentation of synth-history. A must-have for any modular freak |
| quite rare and therefore over-priced on the vintage-market. Not obligatory for ordinary synth enthusiasts |
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Roland Corp.
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1981
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 | Synthesizer
Introduction by Klaus Schulze... Some great adverts inside like Crumar Stratus/Trilogy, CMI Fairlight, Wave 2.0 etc...
| some rare pictures of synths, some interesting and unusual adverts, historical preface by Klaus Schulze. |
| for the synth-enthusiast: book without any groundbreaking new information considering synthesizer-technology. |
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Fachblatt
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1981
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 | Synthesizer
I'd call this the small german version of Roland's "The Synthesizer"... quite a few explanations and examples of System 100M, plus interesting adverts, e.g. from Synthesizer Studio Bonn and Yamaha (GX-1, CS-80...)
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Bock, Wolfgang
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1981
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 | Das Synthesizer Handbuch
A small but very nice book! You won't find too many breandnew information inside, but some of the pictures are brilliant. Mostly Korg instruments are shown, but also the beautiful Roland System-700. View the nice Korg-picture with all PS-instruments...
| small, but nice book about KORG instruments, some rare pictures inside. |
| pictures not coloured, what a shame! |
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Schreiber, Bernd
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1980
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 | Spiel den Synthi
Nice book about the EMS Synthi A (VCS3) with lots of educational aspects...
| great educational printing about sound theory and the EMS AKS/VCS-3 synthesizer. |
| currently only available in German. |
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Rehberg, Ludwig
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1980
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 | EM - Versuch einer Bilanz der elektronischen Musik
Very interesting publication. Sadly only available in german. Massive text, few pictures. Concentrates on important technicians/musicians and development of electronic music, synthesizers. Comes with rare picture of Tangerin Dream sitting in front of all their Moog synths (mostly modulars)...
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Prieberg, Fred K.
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1980
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 | Formant Musik-Synthesizer
How to build it and how to play it... This is truely a piece of modular synth's history... Very nice layout, lot of information...
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C. Chapman & Elektor
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1978
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 | ARP Odyssey Patch Book
As with the 2600 patch book, this is very useful. 75 patches. Estimated release date 1978.
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ARP Instruments, Inc
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1978
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 | Electronic musical instruments
Another book of this titel... the original book dates back to 1971, this is the fourth printing. It's a rather theoretical literature, with drawings and schematics. Mainly dealing with Organs, but certainly the Moog-babies and typical pictures of System-55 and Moogs Studio-Setup are not missing...
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Crowhurst, Norman
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1977
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 | Electric music - a pratical manual
Great little piece of literature, introduction by Robert Moog !!!
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Jenkins/Smith
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1975
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 | The Development and Practice of Electronic Music
Overview to the praxis of electronic music up to the 70ies. Some rare instruments shown such as Buchla 200 etc...
| one of the most comprehensive and wide-ranging documentation about synthesizers and electronic music up to the 70ies. |
| quite a lot of information only is of historical value today. |
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Appleton, Jon H.
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1975
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 | Electronic Music Circuit Guidebook
The book with ALL the working circuits - from a simple sound simulator to a complete music synthesizer... Paia Gnome and other Paia instruments are used for explanations...
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Ward, Brice
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1975
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 | Electronic - Pianos und Synthesizer
The german equivalent... Modules of an analog synth are listed and shown as schematic diagrams...
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Tünker, Helmut
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1975
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 | ARP 2600 Patch Book
Learning about a synthesizer might be easiest with a patch book. 100 patches plus some 25 pc 2600/3620 facsimile pads put together in a folder. Estimated release date 1975.
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ARP Instruments, Inc
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1975
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 | Electronic Music Techniques
A Musical Approach to the Roland SH-1000 Performance Synthesizer, its by Benjamin Suchoff and its a total of 55 pages. It tells you about the SH-1000 & how to use it in performances. In addition, it has some sheet music in it, too.
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Benjamin Suchoff
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1975
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 | Learning Music With Synthesizers
How to create electronic sound ... ARP Odyssey is used as basis... who wonders...
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Pearlman, A. R.
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1974
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 | Electronic Musical Instruments
New edition with comprehensive information about Wurlitzer pianos, Baldwin organs, Hammond organs etc (400 pages)
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Dorf, Richard H.
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1968
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 | Electronic Musical Instruments
Detailed technical explanations of organs (320 pages)
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Dorf, Richard H.
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1954
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