[sdiy] dumb wavetable question

[Andre Majorel]

On 2011-02-05 13:38 -0800, David G. Dixon wrote:

> What is the big draw of wavetable synthesis?  Is it:
> 
> 1) to gain access to an infinitude of waveshape possibilities?
> 2) to overcome certain limitations inherent to analog VCOs?
> 3) to render MIDI/computer control more convenient?
> 4) all of the above?
> 5) some other reason?

Wave tables give you timbres that cannot be done with the usual
two VCO - one VCF architecture. Like Hammond organ or vocal type
sounds.

The quantisation noise can also bring a pleasant grittiness.

Have you played the early eighties Namco arcade games ? Dig dug,
Galaga, Pacman, Pole Position ? It's all 4-bit wave tables and
it sounds wonderful.

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André Majorel http://www.teaser.fr/~amajorel/