>Have _lots_ of questions but dont know where to start right now...
>oh yes, one very basic question: a "patch", i presume that is the
>same thing as i refer to as a "sound"? Is this a general term for
>programmed sounds?
Yes. In the early days of analog synthesis, most synthesizers were modular designs. Different modules (VCO, VCF, etc.) were connected together with short cables called patch cords. A series of connections, which resulted in a sound, became known as "patches."
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