A master thesis from Aalborg University
SeeSaw: a hybrid synthesizer balancing between analog motion and a digital sound: SeeSaw: a hybrid synthesizer balancing between analog motion and a digital sound
[SeeSaw: a hybrid synthesizer balancing between analog motion and a digital sound]
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Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2022
Submitted on
2022-10-08
Pages
58 pages
Abstract
SeeSaw presents and discusses methods for implementing a hybrid synthesizer, by employing a digital embedded platform for editing digital signal processing algorithms in realtime. The aim of the project is the development of multiple instrument patches using synthesis techniques and methods in Max/gen visual programming language. Analog circuits are developed as supplementary modulation effects for enhancing the digital audio core. Moreover, the project investigates the impact of electro-mechanical parts both from sound aspects and design interface perspective. The majority of the digital synthesizers are based on simple knob/button interfaces that lack intuition and expressive quality. In return, this research aims to address these challenges by proposing a new hybrid digital interface, designed and reinforced by analog circuits and mechanisms, that allows for syn-aesthetic human-machine interactions.
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