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TRACK ENVELOPE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- analog synthesizer
1, record 1, English, analog%20synthesizer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- analog synth 2, record 1, English, analog%20synth
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike digital synthesizers, which use mathematical algorithms to create their sounds, analog synths generate sound through the use of oscillators, filters, and envelope generators. This creates a sound that is warm and rich, with a character that is difficult to replicate with digital synthesizers. Additionally, the use of analog circuits also leads to a natural distortion and unpredictable variations in sound, which can add depth and character to a track. 2, record 1, English, - analog%20synthesizer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- analog synthesiser
- analogue synthesizer
- analogue synth
- analogue synthesiser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- synthétiseur analogique
1, record 1, French, synth%C3%A9tiseur%20analogique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- synthé analogique 2, record 1, French, synth%C3%A9%20analogique
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- track envelope
1, record 2, English, track%20envelope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VOR 1, record 2, English, VOR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- secteurs de route
1, record 2, French, secteurs%20de%20route
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- secteurs VOR 1, record 2, French, secteurs%20VOR
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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