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How Can Wave Shapers Prevent Generative Music from Becoming Repetitive?

Wave Shaping and Wave Folding in Generative Music

One criticism often directed at generative music is that it can become overly predictable.

A patch may continue evolving for hours while remaining within a… read more

How Can Formant Filters Create Voice-Like Sounds in Modular Synthesis?

Formant Filters and Vocal Timbres in Generative Music

Human voices possess a special quality that immediately attracts attention.

One reason is the presence of formants.

Formants are spectral emphasis regions… read more