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Published on 02/11/04 at 22:44
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Released in November 1995, the Prophecy can be acquired for himself or as an option for the Trinity or Triton. Modeled on the VL1, was the first that could have made him the competition. It offers in its synthesis Moss (Multi Oscillator Synthesis System) a summary of complete physical acoustic sounds, but it is not as good as Korg has not really invested in the development of physical models. It may be noted the complete absence of PCM.
UTILIZATION
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Despite the care given to the ergonomics of this synthesizer (aftertouch, wheel, ribbon controller, nice screen ...), the interface control and scheduling problem, as difficult to understand. The factory sounds have undoubtedly been made with an external editor. The device is not really developed for physical models, and changing sounds and controls necessary for expressive performance are unwieldy. Demonstrators stores can not even use it. In these circumstances it is difficult to convince a potential buyer.
SOUNDS
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It offers a total of 5 types of synthesis: analog subtractive classical VPM (Variable Phase Modulation, FM equivalent), modulation (Cross / Sync / Ring), Comb Filter Oscillator and physical models (reed, brass and pluck). Unfortunately, it is not designed to take advantage of a breath controller, it is not directed either to a faithful imitation of acoustic sounds. No complete construction of the instrument is proposed.
OVERALL OPINION
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Yamaha, Korg and Technics are the first manufacturers to attempt to use the technique of synthesis by physical models. Their business strategies are different, and distinct steps. It should be noted that all the synthesizers using synthesis by physical models employ exclusively models of waveguides. If manufacturers adopt this synthesis giving a variety of names (S / VA, MOSS, Acoustic Modelling ...) it is indeed always the same technique.
When you consider all that is missing in these synthesizers, physical models seem to be a beautiful place in the market.
Instructions available here: http://virtualacoustic.free.fr/HTML/downloadZ1.html
Released in November 1995, the Prophecy can be acquired for himself or as an option for the Trinity or Triton. Modeled on the VL1, was the first that could have made him the competition. It offers in its synthesis Moss (Multi Oscillator Synthesis System) a summary of complete physical acoustic sounds, but it is not as good as Korg has not really invested in the development of physical models. It may be noted the complete absence of PCM.
UTILIZATION
Extract http://virtualacoustic.free.fr
Despite the care given to the ergonomics of this synthesizer (aftertouch, wheel, ribbon controller, nice screen ...), the interface control and scheduling problem, as difficult to understand. The factory sounds have undoubtedly been made with an external editor. The device is not really developed for physical models, and changing sounds and controls necessary for expressive performance are unwieldy. Demonstrators stores can not even use it. In these circumstances it is difficult to convince a potential buyer.
SOUNDS
Extract http://virtualacoustic.free.fr
Demos available here: http://virtualacoustic.free.fr/HTML/Demos.html
It offers a total of 5 types of synthesis: analog subtractive classical VPM (Variable Phase Modulation, FM equivalent), modulation (Cross / Sync / Ring), Comb Filter Oscillator and physical models (reed, brass and pluck). Unfortunately, it is not designed to take advantage of a breath controller, it is not directed either to a faithful imitation of acoustic sounds. No complete construction of the instrument is proposed.
OVERALL OPINION
Extract http://virtualacoustic.free.fr
Yamaha, Korg and Technics are the first manufacturers to attempt to use the technique of synthesis by physical models. Their business strategies are different, and distinct steps. It should be noted that all the synthesizers using synthesis by physical models employ exclusively models of waveguides. If manufacturers adopt this synthesis giving a variety of names (S / VA, MOSS, Acoustic Modelling ...) it is indeed always the same technique.
When you consider all that is missing in these synthesizers, physical models seem to be a beautiful place in the market.