Creating Modulation Matrices for Modern Synthesizers and Effects in Csound and Cabbage
Accepted to the 6th International Csound Conference.
Abstract
When designing synthesizers and effects often the most important and characteristic component is its modulation capabilities. When looking at commercial hardware such as pedals by Chase Bliss, essentially every parameter can be modulated internally, as well as controlled via MIDI and CV. Alternatively, hardware such as Sequential’s Prophet 6 offers limited customizable modulation, which helps establish the synthesizer’s signature sound. Internal modulation presents an interesting problem as one doesn’t want to limit the modulation capabilities of the user, while also not sacrificing CPU. One solution is to build all-encompassing internal routing matrices into your plugins. The following paper will explain how to create a routing matrix for synthesizers and effects inspired by the one in Ableton’s wavetable synthesizer.
Keywords: Csound, Cabbage, ntrpol, Modulation, Matrix, Plugins
Transgender Representation in Electronic Music and American Culture
Introduction
LGBT+ individuals have historically been marginalized in the United States of America and are now using their voice, image, and music to challenge the gender binary and the hegemony of the rich white male ruling class. The focus of this essay will be on the transgender electronic music producer Sophie Xeon, the adversities she faced personally, and how her experience relates to that of other marginalized individuals and communities. To understand the context of modern electronic music, it is important to understand the historical context of the genre and how this has influenced its current state.
The Yellow Wallpaper and the Oppression of Women
Introduction
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