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Subject: Re: Granular synthesis - was Future module vote - VC Phase Shifter

From: "Tentochi" <tentochi@...
Date: 1999-05-14

Then what is the difference between wavetable and granular. I have heard
both the Microwave (wavetable) and Kyma (granular). Is wavetable just one
type of granular?

What kind of setup would you need to do granular on a modular? I can't even
begin to imagine...

--Todd

> From: "Dave Bradley" <daveb@...>
> Have you explored granular synthesis? Briefly, it is a technique for
> deconstructing sound into "grains" (small snippets), and reconstructing to
> make new timbres. Samples or oscillators can be used as the sound sources.
> Operations include playing grains backwards and forwards,
> controlling grain size and density, etc.