Overtone Ideas
Added 2023-09-26 16:32:39 +0000 UTCBringing order to overtones can lead to interesting sounds while allowing freedom to experiment with the source. Something i do from time to time to create samples or for lead sounds. Something I did back with this short here.
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To be honest, the topic of overtones or harmonic series is so broad that I could make multiple videos on it—and I probably will. :D As for the split devices, they're useful only in specific situations. For example, with 'h.split,' you can disable certain harmonics, but not all, and only in a particular way. This makes it mostly useless to me most of the time. The 'f.split' device also makes it difficult to isolate specific harmonics. In my opinion, these devices are more for toying around; they become obstacles when you're trying to achieve something specific. 'Loud Split' is the only device I frequently use to single out the loudest partials, and yes, I could have shown that in the video. :D I've been working on FFT-related things in PlugData recently because I have some specific ideas I want to explore. Expect some video or informational content coming soon.
Polarity
2023-09-26 22:03:02 +0000 UTCNeat tricks with the Vocoder and Resonator bank. Just, honest question… Can’t some of this work with the Spectral Suite? After all, if Pitchmap uses scale notes, it probably uses equal temperament (12TET), which isn’t actually harmonic. With spectral modules, you can isolate harmonics, modulate the inharmonic content, etc. (And since this video was about overtones, I expected it to get into the nitty-gritty of the overtone series, which is very useful as a way to understand issues with 12TET.)
Alexandre Enkerli
2023-09-26 20:18:52 +0000 UTC
