There is currently a discussion on the Csound mailing list about how to emulate a theremin waveform. I put together this chart that displays the output from the Big Briar Etherwave with various settings. As some of you already know, Big Briar is Moog.
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Synthesized Bach in W. Carlos Style – Stereo
Video posted to YouTube by Elhardt
Link discovered via matrixsynth.com
Here are some experiments I did in trying to mimic the style of Walter/Wendy Carlos’ synthesizer technique and style of timbres. Carlos was using a 1960’s era patchable modular Moog synthesizer with a different architecture than that of the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer. Each one has some advantages and disadvantages over the other but both use analog circuitry.
All I can say is Bravo!
As many of my friends can attest to, I’ve listened to a lot of Wendy Carlos over the years. Elhardt has managed to perfect the sound design, arrangement and performance stylings of Carlos. Be sure to check out the Scarlatti piece, too.
Memorymoog Shirt
I picked this shirt up from my local Urban Outfitters recently. The choice of using the Memorymoog as the graphic is especially fitting.
Links:
Moog Patents
US Patent 3,475,623:
Electronic High-pass and Low-pass Filters Employing the Base-to-Emitter Resistance of Bipolar Transistors
“I have been collecting copies of Moog patents, those invented by Robert Moog and as well as those assigned to Moog Music, Inc., and the synthesizer-related patents of Norlin Music, Inc., the company that purchased Moog Music. I present them here along with some hopefully entertaining commentary.”
– J. Donald Tillman
Visit Moog Patents at www.till.com.
Discovering Electronic Music
This is an educational film from 1983 describing a little bit of the history and tools of electronic music. The best thing about it is that it is behind the times for 1983, and seems more like a 1970s film. Frequently featured is a Moog modular! Also featured is a Fairlight, but as an analog obsessive, I’m less interested in that.
This reminds me of the old Encyclopedia Britannica films we watched back in high school. Despite being quite vintage, the content of the film is still relevant today.
Moog Cookbook Presents: Black Hole Sun
I have a passion for electronic music.
Trippy and weird. Just how I like my coffee.