Topmusicanswers
- Do all analog synths sound the same?
- How do you link synths together?
- How does an analog synthesizer work?
- How many voices do I need synth?
Do all analog synths sound the same?
The simple answer is no. Synths do not tend to sound the same, though they do have the capacity to generate similar sounds. All synthesizers have their own set of filters, LFOs, wave generators, all of which have an impact on the sound. The synth sound possibilities are endless.
How do you link synths together?
One way to link your synths together is by daisy-chaining them together via MIDI connection. This is a practice electric guitarists will be familiar with, as the process is much the same as that of daisy-chaining pedals together on your effects pedalboard.
How does an analog synthesizer work?
Analog synthesizers generate their sounds by manipulating electric voltages. The oscillator shapes the voltage to produce a steady pitch at a given frequency, which determines the basic waveform that will be processed elsewhere in the synthesizer.
How many voices do I need synth?
The typical rule for polyphony is to have twice as many voices as what you play at a single instance. If you only play 4 notes at a time (ie, 3 note chord plus a base note), then you'll want 8 voices.
