JavaScript for Sound Artists: Learn to Code with the Web Audio API

This book teaches JavaScript programming for creating interactive audio applications with the Web Audio API. It covers oscillators, audio file loading and playback, basic audio manipulation, panning, and time, and is suitable for nonprofessional programmers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Introduction:
Are you a sound artist looking to expand your skills and create interactive audio applications using JavaScript? Look no further! "JavaScript for Sound Artists: Learn to Code With the Web Audio API!" by William Turner and Steve Leonard is the perfect guide for you. In this comprehensive book, you will learn the basics of JavaScript language programming, enabling you to build browser-based audio applications like music synthesizers and drum machines.
What You'll Learn:
- The fundamentals of JavaScript language programming, including variables, data types, loops, functions, and objects.
- How to use the Web Audio API to create and manipulate audio in real-time, including oscillators, audio file loading and playback, basic audio manipulation, panning, and time.
- The ability to enhance your browser's capabilities by combining JavaScript with the Web Audio API.
- An approachable and example-based teaching approach, making programming more accessible to nonprofessional programmers.
- Downloadable code examples and links to additional reference material available on the book's companion website.
Who This Book Is For:
- Sound artists, musicians, and developers interested in learning to program in JavaScript and create interactive audio applications.
- Anyone who wants to explore the possibilities of web-based audio and enhance their understanding of audio technology.
- Professionals seeking to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of audio programming.
Why This Book Is Unique:
- Focuses specifically on JavaScript for sound artists, providing a comprehensive and practical guide to programming with the Web Audio API.
- Uses a hands-on approach, with annotated examples and explanations to help you understand the concepts and apply them in your projects.
- Provides a unique context for teaching JavaScript, tailored to the creative audio community, making it the go-to resource for learning programming in this field.
- Offers a comprehensive coverage of JavaScript, including aspects of the Web Audio API, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced programmers.
Conclusion:
"JavaScript for Sound Artists: Learn to Code With the Web Audio API!" is a must-have book for anyone who wants to unlock the power of JavaScript and create stunning audio applications. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your audio projects to the next level. So, why wait? Start your journey into programming with JavaScript today and explore the endless possibilities of web-based audio!

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 151 x 225 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032062723
Edition number: 2 ed