Sythesis
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ARP Odyssey Patch Book
Classic Odyssey recipes—great for learning its mod routes, sync tricks, and gain staging.
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ARP 2600 Original Patch Book
Semimodular fluency in a book; patch-by-patch signal-flow training.
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Electronicus Patch Book
Compact patch ideas with a focus on practical textures and performance setups.
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Buchla Music Easel Manual – Allen Strange
West Coast control flow, function generators, and performance-forward patches.
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Electronic Music – Allen Strange
The classic: synthesis building blocks, studio methods, and composition strategies.
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Composing Electronic Music – Curtis Roads
Modern compositional approaches: micro-time, spectra, and algorithmic thinking.
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Music Synthesizers (AMODAC) – Delton T. Horton
Bridges theory to bench-top: period circuits, calibration notes, and use cases.
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An Introduction to the History, Theory & Practice of Electronic Music – Herbert A. Deutsch
Historical context plus practical technique from a Moog co-conspirator.
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The Complete Guide to Synthesizers – Devarahi
Plain-language walkthrough of synthesis methods with musician-friendly examples.
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RTS Foundation
Groundwork concepts and terminology—useful as a structured refresher.
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RTS Practical 1
Hands-on exercises that reinforce fundamentals with small, testable patches.
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RTS Practical 2
Follow-on studies emphasizing modulation depth, routing variations, and timbre shaping.
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Synth Cookbook
Patch “recipes” organized by function; helpful when you’re stuck and want a spark.
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Synth Secrets – Gordon Reid
The beloved Sound On Sound series compiled—deep dives on *why* patches work.
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The Complete Synthesizer
Survey text spanning architecture, patching, and real-world studio considerations.
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Welsh’s Synthesizer Cookbook – Fred Welsh
Systematic subtractive design from raw wave to finished voice; great for ear training.
