My first real granular synthesis track, the second half is nothing but four different granular synths. For those who care:
Granular synthesis is a basic sound synthesis method that operates on the microsound time scale. It is often based on the same principles as sampling but often includes analog technology. The samples are not used directly however, they are split in small pieces of around 1 to 50 ms in length, or the synthesized sounds are very short. These small pieces are called grains. Multiple grains may be layered on top of each other all playing at different speed, phase and volume.
The result is no single tone, but a soundscape, often a cloud, that is subject to manipulation in a way unlike any natural sound and also unlike the sounds produced by most other synthesis techniques. By varying the waveform, envelope, duration, spatial position, and density of the grains many different sounds can be produced.
The result is usable as music, sound effects or as raw material for further processing by other synthesis or DSP effects. The range of effects that can be produced include amplitude modulation, time stretching, stereo or multichannel scattering, random reordering, disintegration and morphing.
What atonality was to harmony and melody is, IMHO, granular synthesis for 'tone'. I dont particularly appreciate atonality but gran. synths rock. :D Hope someone agrees. ;)
http://www.last.fm/music/Sleutelbos/_/It+Might+Have+Been?autostart
I have had to sit through too much atonal art music experiences from years in college. had enough of that.
however, I do have a capacity for non melodic sound works. it is better if it is musical .
I have a vague recollection of a composer creating a melody that was both familiar and unfamiliar to a listener.
he understood scale and tones. using certain ascending and descending notes he create a melody that was distinct and indistinct. like I said it is a vague memory.
Nice exercise of creativity. Learn and experiment with new things is always fun. And listen new sounds, too.
I didn't know anything about granular synths. You are always showing new paths.
Thanks again!
