Subtractive synthesis has proven through use to be a highly efficient method for sound production. Yet many have described the sonic results as 'cold and lifeless.' This is particularly true when a synthesizer is employed to simulate a known acoustical instrument. This paper describes a device which overcomes the aforementioned problem but also produces a number of unique side effects as well.

Author: Tavel, Donald L.
Affiliation: Musico, Indianapolis, IN
AES Convention: 67 (October 1980) Paper Number: 1676
Publication Date: October 1, 1980 Import into BibTeX
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