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Journal Article

Pseudo-Noise Timbre Generators

Authors: Burhans, Ralph W.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 20 · Issue 3 · pp. 174–184 · April 1972

Abstract

The serial bit stream produced by a pseudo-noise (PN) generator has a high harmonic content which may be filtered by direct parallel sum selection from the PN register output. The result is a variable-timbre element for electronic music devices. A digital programmed clock source, a PN generator, and output analog signal processors when combined have potential for a low-cost music synthesizer apparatus. PN methods have other audio applications in both simple and complex computer-oriented systems.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
20
Issue
3
Pages
174–184
Publication date
April 6, 1972
Affiliation
Department of Electrical Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article