[sdiy] Additive Synthesis - Wendy would say it works...

[harrybissell]

> On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Glen wrote:
>
> > Harry recently said something on Synth-DIY about fourier-based additive
> > synthesis not being a viable synthesis method, or something along those
> > lines. (I'm sure he'll correct me, if needed.)

yes... I will :^P

>
> Anyone questioning about whether additive synthesis is viable or not
> should go ask Wendy Carlos. ;)
>
>
> Of course, getting anything useful out of additive can be really really
> hard, even if you're Wendy Carlos. She spent years developing her Synergy
> libraries. The fact that she tuned all those partial frequency and
> amplitude envelope by ear - no FFTs involved, etc. - is simply amazing.
>

Ahh YES. That is exactly my point. There is no set of easily operable controls
to get to a desired end result.  You may get fantastic results... at a
fantastically
high price (in labor)

Also, the engines for generating fourier or other synthesis USED to be very
expensive.
That may not be true anymore... but without the concept of some global "phat"
controls
the synth will be all but inaccessible.

I'd rather work with a bbd....   NOT :^P

H^) harry