Audio Processes: Musical Analysis, Modification, Synthesis, and Control by David Creasey from Focal Press describes the practical design of audio processes, with a step-by-step approach from basic concepts all the way to sophisticated effects and synthesizers. The themes of analysis, modification, synthesis, and control are covered in an accessible manner and without requiring extensive mathematical skills. The order of material aids the progressive accumulation of understanding, but topics are sufficiently contained that those with prior experience can read individual chapters directly.
Chapter 1. Introduction
PART I — ANALYSIS
Chapter 2. Audio Data Fundamentals
Chapter 3. Time Domain Analysis
Chapter 4. Frequency Domain Analysis
PART II — MODIFICATION
Chapter 5. Basic Modifications
Chapter 6. Filtering
Chapter 7. Distortion
Chapter 8. Audio Data Techniques
Chapter 9. Modulated Modifiers
Chapter 10. Acoustic Environment
Chapter 11. Dynamics Processes
Chapter 12. Frequency Domain Methods
PART III — SYNTHESIS
Chapter 13 Basic Synthesis
Chapter 14. Signal Generators and Shaping
Chapter 15. Sample-Based Synthesis Methods
Chapter 16. Additive Synthesis
Chapter 17. Subtractive Synthesis
Chapter 18. Noise in Synthesis
Chapter 19. Blending Synthesized Sounds
Chapter 20. Modulation for Synthesis
Chapter 21. Waveguide Physical Models
Chapter 22. Granular Synthesis
PART IV - CONTROL
Chapter 23. Process Organisation and Control
Chapter 24. Control Mapping
Appendix A. Mathematics for Audio Processes
Appendix B. Windowing and Window Functions
Appendix C. Block Diagram Techniques, Index