[sdiy] How do you write an AVR softsynth ??

[Paul Maddox]

Doug,

> How in the world do you get smart enough to write an AVR synth like Jarek
> did? What books do you read? Are there any sites dedicated to such things? 
> I
> have searched and found a lot of stuff but it's all general purpose DSP 
> not
> specific to a softsynth for a microprocessor. I have read Hal Chamberlin's
> book and while it is excellent, again it doesn't address a standalone
> softsynth.

The techniques shown in these books are the basis for what Jarek has done.
Much of the maths and theory will be the same, its only the 'application' of 
these techniques that will differ.

Also, practice is a HUGE part of this, writing a simple oscillator on an AVR 
is a no-brainer, writing a simple EG isn't hard, a 1 pole filter isn't too 
hard, *BUT* putting them alltogether requires patience and practice.

Paul