[sdiy] Analog Computers, Rocket City

[Phillip Harbison]

Adam Inglis wrote:
> These old analogue computers could be pressed into audio synthesis
> duties, couldn't they?

I suppose they could be used to build filters, balanced modulators,
and perhaps envelope generators. I'm not sure what you would do for
an oscillator. They are basically just a collection of integrators
and multipliers. I believe the heart of the integrator is a very
accurate operational amplifier. If you have LTspice, there is an
analog computer simulator you might find interesting.

http://www.edn.com/design/analog/4376400/A-virtual-analog-computer-for-your-desktop

> Has anyone done it or were they all destroyed?

I'm fairly sure the casualty rate was 100%. :(

-- 
Phil Harbison