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Journal Article

A Computer-Controlled Polyphonic Synthesizer

Authors: Rossum, David P.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 29 · Issue 12 · pp. 895–901 · December 1981

Abstract

A computer-controlled electronic music system designed for composition, orchestration, and live performance is described. The system comprises a custom designed microcomputer and up to 64 voice cards, each containing a complete analog synthesizer of moderate complexity with associated circuitry to allow computer control of over 100 voice-definition parameters. The computer has independent control of each card and, in addition, implements a sophisticated polyphonic sequencer.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
29
Issue
12
Pages
895–901
Publication date
December 6, 1981
Affiliation
E-mu Systems, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article