The sounds and textures that you've always dreamed of creating are just a few mouse clicks away with the help of sampling and synthesizing in the virtual studio. "Sampling and Soft Synth Power!" helps you develop the skills you need to run your studio virtually from your own computer. All you need to start is a MIDI keyboard, a computer, your favorite DAW application, and a few good soft synths and samplers. In this book, you'll learn all there is to know about programming today's hottest soft synths and samplers, including the synthesis fundamentals that drive them and how to unleash their creative potential. You'll also learn the basics of recording techniques and how to use them when recording your own samples. Work through in-depth tutorials on recording and editing samples and learn how to select the right gear for your soft synth studio.

Features

• Create sounds and samples from scratch.
• Covers both Mac OS X and Windows.
• Contains in-depth explanations of synthesis and sampling technology.
• Learn to integrate soft synths and samplers into any home recording studio.