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Mixed sinewaves

Mixed sinewaves

2006-02-06 by Aaron Lanterman

>>>> Just from two mixed sinewaves?? Exactly how did you patch that?<<
>
> The trick is to detune them at least 1-2 octaves appart, and maybe a
> fifth above that. Also, feed each oscillator into a separate gate,
> then trigger one EG with the pulse out of another one (the one
> opening the LPG with the higher-pitched osc). This causes a slight
> delay between both sounds, making it sound bright and rich.

That example shows up on Wendy Carlos' "Secrets of Synthesis" CD (done 
with a Synergy, not a Buchla, but same idea) - she shows how if you 
detune slightly you get instant marimba.

Fantastic CD.

- Aaron

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