lec 15- analogue synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
what is analogue synthesis?
A
a method of generating sound from electricity by running it through circuits
2
Q
who made the first studio to make electronic music?
A
herbert eimbert
3
Q
what is subtractive synthesis?
A
partial removal of the spectrum f a complex source (pulling sound through a filter)
4
Q
what are the common waveforms of subtractive synthesis?
A
sine, square, triangle, sawtooth
5
Q
what do gestures (patterns of sound) help remove?
A
randomness
6
Q
what was the EMS VCS3?
A
a portable synth
7
Q
how many states do 1 bit, and 8 bit have?
A
1 = 2
8 = 256
8
Q
what audio compressions are lossless?
A
.wave and .aif
