This compact volume presents the art of sound and light synthesis. It contains a history of electronic art, its theory, composition and performance techniques. The author focuses on “real-time composition, the glue of sound and light synthesis” and gives some keys to understanding the interaction between various instruments.

After an introduction to wave theory, the author offers a complete description of three sound synthesisers (ART 2600, Synthi AKS and Mini-Moog) and briefly discusses new digital techniques. The second part offers and introduction to light synthesis through various media: films, videos and laser shows. The final chapter investigates the light-sound creative processes and the interactions between the two media.

Table of Contents:

• Prologue: An Ode to Electronic Instruments in the Arts
• A Brief History
• The Nature of Waves
• The Synthesizer: An Interactive Electronic Wave Instrument
• The Computer
• Oscillographics and Film
• Videographics and the Electronic Arts Studio
• Laser Light Forms
• Composition