Sound Synthesis Introduction
The teaching unit focuses on principles and algorithms of digital sound synthesis. The theoretical approach covers in-depth details on the implementation with examples in Python, as well as the use of relevant approaches in music history and commercial devices.
Topics
Introduction
Additive Synthesis & Spectral Modeling
- Additive & Spectral: Introduction
- Fourier Series: Sawtooth
- Fourier Series: Square Wave
- Fourier Series: Triangular
- Additive & Spectral: History
- Additive & Spectral: Studie 2
- Additive & Spectral: Spectral Modeling
- Additive & Spectral: Partial Tracking
- Additive & Spectral: Parabolic Interpolation
- Additive & Spectral: IFFT Synthesis
- Perception of Partial Phase Relations
- Additive Synthesis in SuperCollider
Modulation
AM & Ring Modulation
FM Synthesis
Other Methods
Subtractive Synthesis
Practical
Distortion
Sampling & Processed Recording
Practical