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Subject: Re: Delay Module

From: "mmarsh100" <mmarsh@...>
Date: 2002-02-26

Yes! Very cool, indeed.

Mike

--- In motm@y..., "mate_stubb" <mate_stubb@y...> wrote:
> Nobody is mentioning the most interesting use for a voltage
> controllable delay with very short delay times - analog physical
> modelling. To do 'tuned resonator' types of blown pipe emulations
one
> needs precise voltage control with sub millisecond resolution,
along
> with voltage control of feedback. If it has to be digital to
achieve
> that much control, so be it - but it will take a purpose-built
> design, not a hacked up pedal.
>
> Check out this article about Ron Berry and his analog acoustic
> modelling techniques, if you are not already familiar with him:
> http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/1997_articles/jul97/ronberry.html
>
> I've often wished to talk with him in greater depth - I'd dearly
love
> to explore this side of synthesis. I wonder what technology he used
> to build his own delays...
>
> Moe
>
> >>>>>>
> Feedback on the suggestion, yes! On the delay, maybe not. That's
> what the Time Machine is for! A 'little' delay would free up a TM
to
> do 'bigger' stuff.
>
> Remember, I suggested very small delay times: 0 to 5 ms, or even
2.5
> ms. Do you still need oodles of bucket-brigade for such short
> delays? If not, then the chip problem is moot, no?
> <<<<<<