[sdiy] Linear FM

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Thanks Magnus,

I should also have mentioned in my post that I've
already done some web research, but wasn't terribly
satisfied with the depth of information that I found.  
I'm looking for information that will lead me to what 
I need to do some FM work.  For example, I'm thinking
of doing some modularization of at least one of 
my FatMan synths, but I don't know if I can do anything
at all with sawtooth oscillators.  Sinewaves seemed
mentioned more than not, but other waveforms are not
necessarily discouraged.

I.e.: 

Would I be better off using VCOs that have sine,
saw, square, tri and PWM pulse?

If sine is most desired, just how pure must it be?
(can I get away with soft clipped tri waves?)

Would I be able to at least do *some* experiments with
saw, PWM and square?

Is it futile to play with only 2 or 3 VCOs?

Typical patches and their results?

I've heard a couple of MP3 samples of FM and I like
the metallic quality I heard and would like to add
at least this to my sound palette.

Magnus Danielson <cfmd at swipnet.se> wrote:
>From: Scott Gravenhorst <music.maker at gte.net>
>Subject: [sdiy] Linear FM
>Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:54:10
>
>> Does anyone here have info site URLs or subscription 
>> info for a linear FM email list?
>
>I allways thougth JH kept his Lin FM court here at Synth-DIY!
>
>Merry Christmas,
>Magnus
>

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