Play with Sound

Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers

Tommaso Rosati, Timothy Hsu

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English

Focal Press
31 January 2025

Theory of music & musicology; Music recording & reproduction; Audio processing

Play with Sound: Manual for Electronic Musicians and Other Sound Explorers offers a thorough introduction to music technology by centering on curiosity and creativity in the exploration of the fundamentals of sound.

With color illustrations throughout, this book covers topics regarding audio software, acoustical principles, electroacoustic systems, audio processing, sound synthesis, and communication protocols. Each chapter features creative exercises that utilize live electronics, production, and composition to unearth the theories presented and develop technical and musical creativity. Additionally, interactive graphics and lesson slides are available as digital resources to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.

Play with Sound is an ideal textbook for beginners of all backgrounds looking for an introduction to music technology, production, and live electronics. By engaging with this book, everyone, including traditional students as well as those learning outside the traditional classroom setting, will be able to expand their musical skills and professional opportunities into the world of music technology.

By: Tommaso Rosati, Timothy Hsu
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9781032796826
ISBN 10: 1032796820
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 31 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tommaso Rosati is an Italian sound artist who explores creativity halfway between an academic and a pop approach. He loves augmented instruments, adores music tech design and visualization, and constantly hunts for sounds and musical gestures. Timothy Hsu is a faculty member in Music Technology at Indiana University – Indianapolis. He loves to mentor students to explore the intersection of musical creativity and technical innovation. His research interests center on aspects of human and environmental sustainability through music technology and acoustics.