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PARAPHONIC SYNTHESIZER [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Music
CONT

A paraphonic synth can play multiple notes at a time, but only has one voice architecture — in other words, every played note shares the same VCA [voltage controlled amplifier] envelope. This means that you cannot play one note and then trigger a second note while the first note continues to ring out. If you play a second note then either the first note will trigger again, or it will simply stop/end.

Key term(s)
  • paraphonic synthesiser

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique électronique
CONT

On trouve aussi des synthés para­pho­niques. Par para­pho­nie, il faut entendre capa­cité de jouer plusieurs notes en même temps, mais à travers un goulot d'étran­gle­ment à un moment donné.

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