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Subject: [AN1x] Re: breath controller

From: "Jerry Aiyathurai <tuskerfort@...>" <tuskerfort@...>
Date: 2002-12-28

> Hi Jerry,
> Try controlling the ring modulator with the breath controller.
Make the
> range subtle and find the right modulation frequency to sweep.
Since the BC
> is more logarithmic than linear it might give some very musical
effects.
> For that matter, try mapping it to the delay... just a puff now and
then
> would give an echo.
> I've always wanted to experiment with one for the guitar synth
since
> both hands are always occupied and pedals aren't as quick as a
wheel or
> ribbon. They are a bit pricey, though.

Hey Ed:

Thanks for the tips. Yeah, I'm more of a puff now and then kinda guy.
I used to play french so I would think I would be decent at it, but I
tried the "purist" settings (no blow, no sound) and was pretty
underwhelmed with the results. I didn't realize it was logarithmic.
That would explain a lot. I am beginning to dream of synths with
logarithmic and force-feedback/variable resistance controllers. (On a
guitar, it's harder to bend from 1 to 2 semitone than it is from 0 to
1.) Seems limitations are what make some instruments musical........

Cheers,

Jerry