Electronic Music and Sound Design - Theory and Practice with Max and Msp - Volume 2

I am an Arts Technology student. In some of my classes, the subject matter is about sound design using Max6 (Max/MSP). The tutorials that come with the software are close to being useless in actually understanding the software. When I found the first volume of Cipriani and Giri's book I purchased it in the hope of alleviating my confusion. It accomplished that and a whole lot more. I like the dual chapter format (theory/practice) which provides detailed instruction on what the chapter is about while coinciding with the how to. After having read volume 1 twice and implementing what I learned, I realized that I desperately wanted the next volume. I was very pleased that it was finally released and I bought it four days later. I am now half way through this volume and can hardly wait for the third volume. I highly recommend these books for anyone interested in learning about sound synthesis; especially those who are new to Max6.

I'm studying audio engineering at ITESM and Max is one of the programming languages that is used throughout the entire career.These two volumes are the absolute best resources I've found to learn not only this programming language but also found it to be a great resource for sound design. The examples in the book are explained with so much detail that sometimes I don't even use the externals that come with the books.I'm really looking forward to the third volume.

Would just like to add to the all the positive reviews. This book has taught me more than multiple classes and tutorials put together. If you want to learn Max/MSP, just get this as well as the first volume. It's everything you need to basically get the tools to do whatever you want

This series is probably the best resource of Max/MSP that you can buy.I haven't finished this one yet, but I already love it. I've learned more with Vol.1 (and a few hours into Vol.2) than a semester in college.I'll buy Vol.3 blindfolded, whenever it comes out.

Would have been nice if you could find the examples to download. I feel ripped off. It just seems useless with out them since they have these objects that start with vs., what ever that is.

i would like to know if it's possible to get a digital format

i found this book excellent for many reasons : first the subject is explained very well , the theory part is very interesting and it is full of examples that you can use and enjoy them..... if you are interested in the roots of electronic music i suggest this book, it is excellent ..

This series of books is brilliant. a constant source of both inspiration and reference. excellently written and the downloadable resource is invaluable to anyone wanting to learn to use max/msp.cant wait for volume 3 !

Amazing book. I love it.

I really love every page of this book which I'm reading now. The contents are explained in deep detail which I can easily understand, learn and then use what I've learned in practice. It's not just about Max MSP, as it explains very different topics in signal processing and simultaneously stimulates the reader's creativity.

Max/MSPを使用した、デジタルサウンドデザインの教科書第二冊目です。vol1も基礎的ながらかなり歯ごたえのある内容でしたが、vol2は本も分厚くなり、更に深い分野を学習します。セオリー→実践→Maxのテクニック→セオリー…という流れはvol1と同様です。最初はサンプリングの構造から始まり、ディレイ等エフェクト、ダイナミクスプロセッサーなど、前作より複雑な内容になっています。計算式やグラフもバンバン出てきます。どのカテゴリから始めても学習できますし、終盤はMIDIやMax for Live(Live Api含む)も取り扱っているので、順に追っていってわからなくなったら飛ばして好きなものから学んでもいいと思います。ただ、vol1の内容はある程度おさえておいたほうがいいかと思われます。自分にとっては、vol1共々これ以上の教科書はありません。

As a sound designer & electronic musician, I am always seeking novel ways to create or mangle sounds. This book is an invaluable tool for any serious sound addict wanting to further both their general knowledge of the subject and MSP skills.D.Nolan

Invaluable for someone like me learning in isolation.