[sdiy] The definition of synthesizer

[Tim Parkhurst]

If you think about it, an analog synth IS an analog computer...

Tim Servo

> -----Original Message-----
> From: John L Marshall [mailto:john.l.marshall at gte.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 3:58 PM
> To: music.maker at gte.net; synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] The definition of synthesizer
> 
> I will agree with that definition. Analog sound synthesizers use analog
> computer components; oscillators, intergrators, differentiators,
> multipliers, non-linear modules.
> 
> 
> Take care,
> John
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Gravenhorst" <music.maker at gte.net>
> To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 10:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] The definition of synthesizer
> 
> 
> > Ah, this explains all the other crap that American Colleges teach
> people...
> >
> > Mirriam-Webster has this:
> >
> > Main Entry: syn*the*siz*er
> > Pronunciation: -"sI-z&r
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1869
> > 1 : one that synthesizes <an expert synthesizer of diverse views>
> > 2 : a usually computerized electronic apparatus for the production and
> > control of sound (as for producing music)
> >
> >
> > I'm not a person who knows a lot about production synths of the past and
> > present.  Is the part about "usually computerized" true?  I supposed, by
> > now, most of the ones in existence are probably computerized one way or
> > another...
> >
> > Grant Richter <grichter at asapnet.net> wrote:
> > >>From the American College Dictionary
> > >
> > >"Synthesizer: A person who practices synthesis"
> > >
> > >"Synthesis: The combining of separate elements into a coherent new
> whole."
> > >
> > >>From the mailing list homepage:
> > >
> > >"A mailing list called 'synth-diy' has been created for people who are
> into
> > >synthesizer electronics and/or building synthesizers."
> > >
> > >So the list charter invites "building persons who combine separate
> elements
> > >into a coherent new whole."
> > >
> > >Division is the opposite of synthesis and is inherently off topic.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
> >



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