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The "Make: Analog Synthesizers" Book Story   A former editor (and published Author) at the O'Reilly Publishing Company who was working with O'Reilly's Maker wing, prior to the reorganization that saw Maker Media become its own entity, called me one day. He introduced himself and mentioned that he frequented the MFOS site and enjoyed his time there. He asked if I would be interested in writing a book about Synth-DIY for O'Reilly/Make. I was totally flabbergasted (I believe that's still a word). He made no promises but told me to write up a proposal and send it to him, indicating he would present it at an upcoming meeting. Three or four months after sending the proposal I emailed to ask if the proposal got shot down and thank him for his consideration. To my amazement he said: "we just talked about it today and it looks like a go."... I was floored.   It took two more nail biting months to hear that I had gotten the contract. After a private but thorough victory dance of excitement I started writing. The chance to document in actual book form many of the things I'd been learning over the years came as an incredible opportunity! It was a pleasure working with the top shelf editors, project managers and artistic directors at O'Reilly Media and Maker Media.   This book was a full year in the writing, editing, and reviewing process. I believe it will take your synth-diy passion further and higher. It will answer a lot of your questions about analog synths, synth-diy, tools for your shop, soldering tips. The book contains trouble shooting advice, and assorted information about using ICs I consider to be essential to synth-diy. The explanations about op-amps, negative feedback and integrators may finally clear up a few things about those black boxes.   I decided to make the NOISE TOASTER (a relatively simple project) the project synth of the book in order to allow more new people to be able to access synth-diy. There are two chapters on the NOISE TOASTER (making one and how it works). However there is also plenty of good information for the hardened DIYer. The appendices contain info on CMOS, Op-Amps and Feedback Theory, the LM13700 Dual Transconductance Op Amp and more. When all is said and done you can move on to electronic music creativity exercises using your NOISE TOASTER and Audacity (or your favorite DAW).   No one can put everything into one book but I poured my heart and tons of what I've learned over the years into this one. May it be a useful tool for your current and future synth-diy work. Make: Analog Synthesizers is available at these fine book sellers: Buy 'Make: Analog Synthesizers' at SynthCube