Synthesis Theory II

with Craig Stuart Sapp
Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Spring 2003

This class covers advanced topics in computer-music synthesis theory. The main topics this year will be Spectral Modeling Synthesis and Physical Modeling.

Class Times:

Tuesdays	1400-1520
Thursdays	1400-1520

Location:

Conservatory 314

Textbook (see also Recommended Readings)

Perry Cook, Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications. A.K. Peters; 2002. ISBN 1-56881-168-3. ($39 at Amazon);

Topics (Syllabus) (Assignments)

Physical Modeling Synthesis
Discrete Fourier Transform
Spectral Modeling Analysis/Synthesis

Grading Policy

15% take home mid-term exam
50% final project
10% participation
25% Assignments

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