A Digital Signal Processing Primer: with Applications to Digital Audio and Computer Music

Book Details

• Author: Steiglitz, Kenneth

• Publisher: Dover

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 320

• Release Date: 18-11-2020

• ISBN: 9780486845838

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.0 x 0.7 inches

About The Book

Kenneth Steiglitz’s Digital Signal Processing offers an approachable and clear introduction to the world of digital signal processing (DSP). Focused on digital audio applications and computer music, this book is an essential read for students and professionals alike who are interested in the intersection of technology and sound. Its user-friendly style makes complex concepts easily digestible for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and computer science courses.

This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including phasors, tuning forks, the wave equation, and the fundamentals of sampling and quantizing. The text also explores more advanced concepts such as feedforward and feedback filters, periodic sounds, transform methods, and filter design. It offers a deep dive into the theory and practical applications of DSP, especially within the realm of audio and sound production.

The book provides a hands-on approach, with numerous questions and suggested experiments that not only enhance understanding but also allow readers to apply their learning in real-world scenarios. Whether you are a composer of computer music, a multimedia developer, or a science enthusiast, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed to engage with digital signal processing theory and techniques effectively.