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Subject: Re: [AN1x] me myself and I

From: Bruce Wahler <bruce@...>
Date: 2002-06-06

>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."

Regards,

-BW

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