MOTM

Elan,

 

One book I would recommend you reading is The Acoustical Foundations of
Music by John Backus:

http://www.amazon.com/Acoustical-Foundations-Music-Second-Edition/dp/0393090
965

 

John L Rice

 

From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Argitoth
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:33 PM
To: Kenneth Elhardt
Cc: George Kisslak; motm@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: motm patch book? wha?

 



Hey Elhardt, I think I understand your frustration now. This is my guess.
Paul wanted you to create acoustic-sounding patch examples using MOTM
modules so that Paul could advertise MOTM as being able to do such a thing,
which would amaze people and increase MOTM sales. I'm guessing this idea had
nothing to do with you. I think it's a bad idea. No one needs MOTM modules
to do what you do, but I see Paul's logic. People are easily amazed by your
work. People say:

 

"HOW DO YOU DO IT? Tell me exactly what modules you used, exactly how they
were set, draw a patch diagram, give me a step-by-step instructions, spoon
feed me!"

 

For those people who talk like that, all this synth stuff is a hobby and
they'll never contribute to the betterment analog synths. By creating this
MOTM patch book you are targeting the "spoon feed me!" audience. That's the
wrong audience. For the few who actually care and could benefit, such as
myself, I would never ask for a patch diagram nor ask what company's product
you used. I wish you could create a book that speaks of theory and synthesis
techniques, tips, tricks, and insight. It would answer questions such as:

 

How is sync useful for a violin emulation?

What frequencies must be removed or added to create the correct formants for
an oboe?

What waveshapes are best for clarinet?

How do you analyze something you want to synthesize and start attempting to
do it?

 

I'd buy it. If not a book, then whatever you feel inspired to create. I
think what people don't understand Mr. Elhardt, is that you DO actually want
to spread your knowledge, and you've proven that to me. I hope you find a
way to spread your knowledge in a way that keeps you going (makes you $$$),
keeps you inspired, and provides knowledge to those who can benefit.

 

Thanks for all the advice you've given me already! I hope didn't miss the
mark with this e-mail...

-Elan Hickler