About the book
Since 1960, with the advent of musical electronics, composers and musicians have been using ever more sophisticated machines to create sonic material that presents innovation, color and new styles: electro-acoustic, electro, house, techno, etc. music. The music of Pierre Henry, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Daft Punk and many others has introduced new sounds, improbable rhythms and a unique approach to composition and notation.
Electronic machines have become essential: they have built and influenced the music of the most recent decades and set the trend for future productions.
This book explores the theory and practice related to the different machines which constitute the universe of musical electronics, omitting synthesizers which are treated in other works. Sequencers, drum machines, samplers, groove machines and vocoders from 1960 to today are studied in their historical, physical and theoretical context. More detailed approaches to the Elektron Octatrack sequencer-sampler and the Korg Electribe 2 groove machine are also included.
Editions of Electronic Music Machines
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781786303257
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119618102
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119618089
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119618119
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Since 1960, with the advent of musical electronics, composers and musicians have been using ever more sophisticated machines to create sonic material that presents innovation, color and new styles: electro-acoustic, electro, house, techno, etc. music. The music of Pierre Henry, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Daft Punk and many others has introduced new sounds, improbable rhythms and a unique approach to composition and notation.
Electronic machines have become essential: they have built and influenced the music of the most recent decades and set the trend for future productions.
This book explores the theory and practice related to the different machines which constitute the universe of musical electronics, omitting synthesizers which are treated in other works. Sequencers, drum machines, samplers, groove machines and vocoders from 1960 to today are studied in their historical, physical and theoretical context. More detailed approaches to the Elektron Octatrack sequencer-sampler and the Korg Electribe 2 groove machine are also included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Electronic Music Machines about?
Since 1960, with the advent of musical electronics, composers and musicians have been using ever more sophisticated machines to create sonic material that presents innovation, color and new styles: electro-acoustic, electro, house, techno, etc. music. The music of Pierre Henry, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Daft Punk and many others has introduced new sounds, improbable rhythms and a unique approach to composition and notation.
Electronic machines have become essential: they have built and influenced the music of the most recent decades and set the trend for future productions.
This book explores the theory and practice related to the different machines which constitute the universe of musical electronics, omitting synthesizers which are treated in other works. Sequencers, drum machines, samplers, groove machines and vocoders from 1960 to today are studied in their historical, physical and theoretical context. More detailed approaches to the Elektron Octatrack sequencer-sampler and the Korg Electribe 2 groove machine are also included.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Electronic Music Machines?
Mathematics and Science > Physics > Classical mechanics > Wave mechanics (vibration and acoustics)
Where can I read a sample of Electronic Music Machines?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781786303257
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Electronic Music Machines?
Jean-Michel Réveillac
Who is the Publisher of the book Electronic Music Machines?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Electronic Music Machines is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781786303257) and ebook(ISBN 9781119618102) and ebook(ISBN 9781119618089) and ebook(ISBN 9781119618119)
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