Hello,

I've tested the Zack and Cort algorithm which allow a timbral mix between two samples (audio example IO6 in Pd manual) but found it somewhat limited (I had been especially much more impressed a few years ago by a demo in Ircam, where the sounds of the MGM Lion and a human voice perfectly mixed).

I guess algorithms for mixing timbres has progressed since Z&C. I would be interested in publications on this topic, as well as patches if there are some.

Also, Speech Synthesis has been there for a long time now. Beside the most obvious vocoder application, are there other work being done to apply these techniques in the field of music ? I would be interested in getting directions in this area.

Thanks,

Thierry

Hello,

here is a link to a semi-improv ( a planned improv, i could say ! ) I did with Pure Data. Nonetheless it's completely done in Real-time, using controls from a NanoKontrol and mouse.

I used Johannes Kreidler FFT subtractive filter, plus several additive and FM synths, coupled with Delays and Panos.

Bye,

Thierry

This is stunning as well as your site.

Thierry

Absolutely stunning. I'm just starting with audio synthesis and Pd. I'm going to analyse your work !