MATRIXSYNTH: 1962 Electronic Music Handbook by Norman H. Crowhurst


Sunday, March 08, 2009

1962 Electronic Music Handbook by Norman H. Crowhurst

via this auction
"Here in one concise volume is everything you ever wanted to know about vintage electronic musical instruments, including the famous RCA Mark II Synthesizer and that ethereal favorite, the theremin. Photos, diagrams, and vacuum tube schematics galore. VERY scarce title. Overall, the 47 year-old book is in excellent condition. Paperback, 128 pages. First edition, first printing. Copyright 1962.

Contents Include:
1. Introduction to Musical Instruments
2. Sound Reinforcement by Microphone
3. Sound Reproduction by Pickups
4. Introducing Electronics into the Design
5. Purely Electronic Musical Instruments (tone generators, analysis & synthesis)
6. Transducers for Musical Instruments (microphones, pickups, speakers, effects)
7. Electronic Circuit Elements (incl. tremolo & vibrato)
8. Installation and Servicing Details (matching, hum, acoustic feedback, servicing)"



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