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COMPLETELY NEW TO SYNTH.

Post by LeatherLung » Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:54 am

Okay, I've been getting pretty interested in playing the synth. I want to able to play songs like Enter Shikari and write my own music. I'm a complete noobie and everyone on this forum seems to be experienced so sorry if i come across as stupid >.<. I was just wondering what i should do to learn how to play and stuff, like i can get the keys down but i'm not so sure about the knobs. Are there any beginner books like at Barnes and Nobles at all?
Just please fill me in with things i need to know in a beginner's terms.





http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.c ... sku=702244

The keyboard i'm thinking of getting for reference :D
TY in advance.

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Re: COMPLETELY NEW TO SYNTH.

Post by space6oy » Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:01 am

head over here & read up.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/resources/

then hit the synth's manual.

sorry i don't have a specific recommendation, but also there are TONS of books on synths.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... er&x=0&y=0

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Re: COMPLETELY NEW TO SYNTH.

Post by Stab Frenzy » Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:51 am

Read this, starting with the ones on the bottom and working up.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/allsynthsecrets.htm

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Re: COMPLETELY NEW TO SYNTH.

Post by sequentialsoftshock » Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:07 am

BUMP

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