[sdiy] Additive Synthesis Doesn't Work?

[nN AAt e e]

my cents for a simple additive synth... whether DSP or FPGA, in a
minimal-musical setup, three oscillators with let's say about 10 harmonics
max.  we already know this is incredibly simple... but the interface would
be where it gets complicated. show how about it's kept simple?

each osc channel can have two sets of knobs - one for the ratio of each
harmonic [encoders can display the ratio on an LCD], and then one for the
volume. it can have a few tools worked in, to say - interpolate volume
scales for the harmonics. each set can have the knob for the base and then
however many knobs for each harmonic... yeah you guys get the idea.

most of you guys seem to be talking about crazy unlimited additive fourier
synthesis... we need to set _some_ limits :P

my idea is a little more based on additive osc, than full additive synthesis
without any filters... but yeah, additive is always pretty anyway :P

- nate