[sdiy] Thoughts on drum synth

[Magnus Danielson]

From: Chromatest Pantsmaker <chromatest.pantsmaker at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Thoughts on drum synth
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:16:54 -0500

> 
> 
> Tim Ressel wrote:
> 
> > Because the radius is much larger than the length, the
> > end effects kinda swamp the tube effect. That's why I
> > said the filter would have a low Q. 
> 
> Would this still be the case with "square" drums?  I don't know much
> about drums, but I believe the drummer from Pantera has "square"
> drums, where the drum diameter is the same as the drum length.  I
> guess this gives them a certain "oomph" to them.   Maybe square means
> the length is same as radius?  I don't know.  I would think just by
> making them square, your math would be easier.

Uhm... no. The math is still horrible, but slightly different.

With respect for all the non-math guys, I restrain myself from a too
long message detailing them both. There's bookes devoted to this, go
for Acoustics and Vibrations.

Also, the bed is calling for my attention, so I'll go and rest my back
there... head agrees and the bottom feels at home with it, so there's
a plan right there.

Cheers,
Magnus