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A list of non-free textbooks on audio DSP.

  • A Digital Signal Processing Primer by Kenneth Steiglitz
    • Great introduction to the mathematics of DSP.
    • Focuses more on mathematics and does not have many example effects.
    • ISBN-10: 0486845834, ISBN-13: 978-0486845838
  • Audio Effects: Theory, Implementation and Application by Joshua D. Reiss and Andrew McPherson
    • A comprehensive book describing how to make common audio effects.
    • ISBN-10: 1466560282, ISBN-13: 978-1466560284
  • Code Your Own Synth Plug-Ins With C++ and JUCE by Matthijs Hollemans
    • Step-by-step guide that teaches how to build a synthesizer plug-in.
    • This book is aimed at beginners and is light on the mathematics, with in-depth explanations of the algorithms used.
    • ISBN-13: 979-8866751853
  • DAFX: Digital Audio Effects by Udo Zölzer (Editor)
    • Explores good modern advanced effects. It's made by the DAFx annual scientific research conference.
    • MATLAB is used for its code examples, but GNU Octave could probably be used as well.
    • ISBN-10: 0470665998, ISBN-13: 978-0470665992
  • Designing Software Synthesizer Plug-Ins in C++ and Designing Audio Effect Plugins in C++ by Will Pirkle
    • One of the most highly recommended resources for entering the world of audio DSP.
    • Great beginner resource that teaches fundamental DSP concepts without going into too much mathematics.
    • The synthesizer one is better than the effect one imo, so go for that if you plan on only buying one.
    • Focuses on teaching concepts, not on writing performant code. His coding style is not that efficient for real-world use.
    • ISBN-10: 0367510480 and 1138591939, ISBN-13: 978-0367510480 and 978-1138591936
  • Digital Signal Processing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists by Steven Smith
    • Another book recommended to beginners.
    • Focuses more on general DSP rather than audio DSP.
    • Uses MATLAB for its code examples, but GNU Octave could probably be used as well.
    • ISBN-10: 075067444X, ISBN-13: 978-0750674447
  • Digital Signal Processing: Concepts and Applications by Mulgrew, Grant & Thompson
    • Covers the basic principles of DSP in an easy-to-digest way without going into too much mathematics.
    • Focuses more on general DSP rather than audio DSP.
    • Uses MATLAB for its code examples, but GNU Octave could probably be used as well.
    • ISBN-10: 0333963563, ISBN-13: 978-0333963562
  • Discrete-Time Signal Processing by Alan Oppenheim and Ronald Schafer
    • A comprehensive book covering all the essentials of DSP.
    • Focuses more on general DSP rather than audio DSP.
    • ISBN-10: 0131988425, ISBN-13: 978-0131988422