1981 Musical Applications of Microprocessors by Hal Chamberlin

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"Despite the title, one of the most comprehensive books on modular analog synthesizer design ever written. Apart from a little cover wear, the book is in very good condition. Hardcover, 661 pages. Original copyright 1980."

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Musical Applications of Microprocessors, 2nd ed

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"Despite the title, this is one of the most comprehensive books on analog synth circuits ever written. Apart from a little cover wear, the book is in very good condition. 672 pages..."

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Musical Applications of Microprocessors and Hybrid Synthesizers

via Chris Ryan on the Rhodes Chroma list:

"This month I've posted an excerpt of Chroma-related material from Musical Applications of Microprocessors by Hal Chamberlin. I've wanted to add this to the site for years; thanks to Chris Borman [21030194+] for contacting the author, who kindly provided reprint permission, and for supplying scans of the relevant pages."

Interview with Hal Chamberlin

"Way back in 1980 a book titled "Musical Applications of Microprocessors" became the companion for many Engineers designing musical instruments in the 20th century. In 1985, the book was expanded from its original 660 pages to a whooping big 800-odd pages. Till this day, the book (albeit outdated) is still seen as a source of learning for many students in this field. The man who wrote that book is Hal Chamberlin.

For the last 16 years, Hal has been employed by Kurzweil (now known as Kurzweil Music Systems). There, he has been quietly working away on both hardware and software for the many products that Kurzweil make.

Sonikmatter caught up with Hal (at the Young Chang factory in Korea) while he was finishing up on his design of the "remote control" for the new Kurzweil KSP8 Effects Module. Here is what he had to say:" link

Hal Chamberlin - Musical Applications of Microprocessors

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"Hal Chamberlin - Musical Applications of Microprocessors. 2nd edition, 2nd printing (1985). This is a classic book on both analog and digital synthesis. The first half is devoted primarily to analog synthesis and the architecture of an analog synthesizer. The second half delves into the fundamentals of digital synthesis. The book is written very well; complex topics are broken down and accompanied by plenty of clear figures."