SV: Re: SV: Re: [sdiy] Much progress on Buchla waveshaper analysis

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Martin Fay <martin at martinfay.com> wrote:
>karl dalen wrote:
>> As far as i know there is no other instruement then
>> the electronic that can generate a endless sustain!
>> 
>> Wind instruments die when air ends (as in blowing),
>
>Have you come across "circular breathing", it's a technique that 
>digeredoo players use and also far from unknown among jazz players. A 
>master of the art can keep a near flawless continuous note going for a 
>_long_ time, multiple minutes!
>
>
>Martin

Yes!  I used to be able to do this with a clarinet.  But a master I was
not...

I think that bowed instruments, such as violin, are also capable of this
when powered by a proper musician.

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