Getting Started with Axoloti, the Book

janvantomme 2015-08-05 19:07:49 UTC #1

Since the community is very new, and there aren't a lot of resources available to get started with patching, I've decided to write a book about Axoloti.

The book will teach you how to create basic synthesizers, drum machines and audio effects. These are the chapters I've planned. The first chapter is available as a free sample.

Chapter 1: Creating Your First Synthesizer
Chapter 2: Creating a Polyphonic Synthesizer
Chapter 3: Diving into Sound Design
Chapter 4: Creating Drum Machines
Chapter 5: Creating Audio Effects
Chapter 6: Adding Physical Controls

The book will be self-published via Leanpub. Working without a publisher will allow me to keep the book more affordable.

Enough talking for now. Get the book over here: https://leanpub.com/getting-started-with-axoloti/

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alexk 2015-08-06 11:15:53 UTC #2

great! looking forward!

Metallo 2015-08-31 16:13:44 UTC #3

Looking forward for the book to be completed!

janvantomme 2015-08-31 19:02:15 UTC #4

I've just published Chapter 2 of the book. The first chapter is still available as a free sample. If you want to read the second chapter, you'll have to buy the book.

Metallo 2015-09-01 08:12:37 UTC #5

Thanks for that, I just purchased the book

kausto 2015-09-01 08:23:33 UTC #6

Eh. Decided to purchase it too. Thanks!

urbanspaceman 2015-09-01 08:40:58 UTC #7

if i buy the book now, i will get the complete version in the future?

janvantomme 2015-09-01 10:20:20 UTC #8

@Metallo @kausto Thanks for buying the book.

@urbanspaceman Yes, you will get the complete version. I'm planning to publish a new chapter every month, so the book will be finished by the end of the year. You will get an updated version every time I publish a new chapter.

anon5189335 2015-09-01 10:22:24 UTC #9

Hej Jan

Nice book I did read first chapter. I was wondering if you have any plans to write about making your own objects from scratch? Would be really interested in that

janvantomme 2015-09-01 10:35:02 UTC #10

I don't have any plans to write about custom objects at the moment. The book is for people who just get started with Axoloti, and want to learn about patching. Creating custom objects is a way too advanced topic.

urbanspaceman 2015-09-01 10:37:44 UTC #11

Thanks @janvantomme

urbanspaceman 2015-09-01 10:50:12 UTC #12

+1 for custom object

anon5189335 2015-09-01 10:53:49 UTC #13

Thanks for the answer.

Yeah it is a different level that using the objects that comes with Axoloti. Coming from Nord G2 I am very familiar with many of the objects and how to set them up, though still learning how to work Axoloti, specifically.

I just feel like I want to dive deeper into it. I want to dive deeper than it was possible on the G2.

Anyway, I already got a few tips on how to get started, so will start of with alot of reading

Inaba 2015-09-01 19:44:34 UTC #14

just purchased as well

Joker 2015-09-04 18:40:35 UTC #15

Let me know when the book is availiable!

best,
Joker

janvantomme 2015-09-05 13:09:50 UTC #16

The book is available now, it's just not finished yet. If you buy it on leanpub, you will get an updated version every time I publish a new chapter, or make edits.

dreamer 2015-10-03 02:11:02 UTC #17

Also supported the cause for this nice introduction manual.

When can we expect the next update?

JSZ 2015-10-03 10:01:03 UTC #18

What I would like to see is a list of all the objects with practical examples of how to use them. There's so much in there that I don't have a clue about.

janvantomme 2015-10-03 10:06:34 UTC #19

Chapter 3 is almost finished. It just needs some editing, so it will be available next week.

janvantomme 2015-10-03 10:10:48 UTC #20

Most objects have examples. Click the triangle on the object and choose help. If there isn't a help file, it will be added sometime in the future.