[sdiy] The definition of synthesizer

[John L Marshall]

I will agree with that definition. Analog sound synthesizers use analog
computer components; oscillators, intergrators, differentiators,
multipliers, non-linear modules.


Take care,
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Gravenhorst" <music.maker at gte.net>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] The definition of synthesizer


> Ah, this explains all the other crap that American Colleges teach
people...
>
> Mirriam-Webster has this:
>
> Main Entry: syn·the·siz·er
> Pronunciation: -"sI-z&r
> Function: noun
> Date: 1869
> 1 : one that synthesizes <an expert synthesizer of diverse views>
> 2 : a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and
> control of sound (as for producing music)
>
>
> I'm not a person who knows a lot about production synths of the past and
> present.  Is the part about "usually computerized" true?  I supposed, by
> now, most of the ones in existence are probably computerized one way or
> another...
>
> Grant Richter <grichter at asapnet.net> wrote:
> >>From the American College Dictionary
> >
> >"Synthesizer: A person who practices synthesis"
> >
> >"Synthesis: The combining of separate elements into a coherent new
whole."
> >
> >>From the mailing list homepage:
> >
> >"A mailing list called 'synth-diy' has been created for people who are
into
> >synthesizer electronics and/or building synthesizers."
> >
> >So the list charter invites "building persons who combine separate
elements
> >into a coherent new whole."
> >
> >Division is the opposite of synthesis and is inherently off topic.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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